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  1. Bilge Pump Wiring

    I am putting in a small bilge pump in my 20' flatbottom river boat. Currently there is no electronic stuff on the boat other than starting. ...

    Started by akbou, 13 Hours Ago 12:28
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  2. Lightbulb hull extension

    I dont know what im talking about about just curios. I have A 25 wooldridge classic. What happens if you weld say a foot long or so hull extion the...

    Started by Magnum Man, 04-10-2010 15:20
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  3. Free Volvo Penta Ford 302 short block and heads

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    Started by Soundfisher, 2 Days Ago 15:03
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  4. boyeson reeds 150 merc carburetor

    has any one out there switched to boyesen reeds on ther outboard? are they all they say they are. how much more fule savings did you get out of them?...

    Started by bentfin, 3 Days Ago 10:40
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  5. jon boat to airboat

    i was wonderin if any one has done this and has any pointers i have a 20ft. monark i was thinking or putting my hopped up v6 stock car motor in it...

    Started by akscotty, 06-13-2010 02:40
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  6. Building a Drift Boat

    I plan on building a 18 foot Don Hill Fly Fisherman. I am not sure what wood I am using but i plan on glassing the entire boat. if anyone has built a...

    Started by Rippin' Lips, 4 Days Ago 19:04
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  7. 350 to 383?

    Anyone convert their 350 to a 383? Did you gain enough hp and torque to make it worth the extra parts and machining?

    Started by Boud'arc, 10-21-2009 20:15
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  8. Cutting a 21" transom to 16"

    I have a short shaft motor I want to put on a skiff on a lake It's a 16' x 64" with a 21" transom, I think it's a starcraft but the data plate...

    Started by gottago, 06-28-2010 22:15
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  9. Media Blasting An Aluminum Boat

    I just bought a 1998 Harbercraft Landing Craft center console. The boat has had a hard life, but it isn't really banged up too bad. Like most...

    Started by Sobie2, 01-14-2010 10:36
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  10. High thrust vs. regular 50 4-strokes

    Tried this in the boating section, but no luck so here goes: Curious about you guys' opinions on high thrust vs. standard 50 4 stroke motors;...

    Started by Big Jim, 2 Weeks Ago 11:01
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  11. 16' G3 Mods

    My Yamaha 1652 G3 with a F60 Jet never could get up on step very well. Dewey's installs the outboard with a motor jack that pushes the outboard out...

    Started by akk80, 2 Weeks Ago 09:43
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  12. removeable rocket launcher

    Is there anyone in AK that makes them? I have a 95 hewes river runner and I want one for when I go salt fishing. I found a few online but shipping...

    Started by Ronster, 07-27-2010 08:20
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    3 Weeks Ago 17:19 Go to last post
  13. UHMW - pro's and con's

    This thread is the outcome of a conversation among a group of boaters discussing the pro's and con's of UHMW and its increasing popularity as boaters...

    Started by AlaskanOutdoorsman, 06-02-2010 01:37
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  14. The Old Jetcraft

    A week ago my wife & I pulled the old jetboat(my father & I used to take it out a couple times a year in the early 90s until I disappeared to the...

    Started by liquidd9, 07-27-2010 17:04
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  15. suspension seats?

    I've got a 20'wooly sport and the 2 front seats a mounted on storage boxes with swivels. I've seen some of the "big" suspension seats that are...

    Started by TBLOOMA, 07-21-2010 12:13
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  16. Red face Darn didn't see Grease Zert for Center Bearing on Driveshaft

    Well learned a lesson, read manual and it will tell ya there is a grease zert on the top of the bellhousing that lubes the center bearing which...

    Started by alaskapiranha, 4 Weeks Ago 16:04
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  17. TRIM TAB on jet BOAT

    Anybody have experience with these I just bout some trim tabs by nauticus for my 1852 alweld with a 70/50 jet. I noticed in the instructions they...

    Started by wiso_67, 4 Weeks Ago 19:36
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  18. WTB Aluminum diamond plate

    Looking to finish a small jet boat floor w/ aluminum diamond plate. Have enough for up at the bow, but need an approx 4'x5' to 4'x6' sheet for the...

    Started by akscott, 4 Weeks Ago 17:17
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  19. Sound/Noise Reduction for Sport Jon - Dynamat?

    I'm considering changing out the foam in my engine compartment, hood, maybe even going further and attacking the rear of my boat to quiet things down...

    Started by AlaskanOutdoorsman, 07-26-2010 15:04
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  20. New boat canopy

    Got a quote for a canopy, height 5'10" 95" beam and appox 9' long. It's would be made of 100% water proof fabric, I'm told it's the best you can get,...

    Started by Vmaxxer, 07-27-2010 21:34
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  21. Old 24' Bayliner Trophy Mods.

    I know this area doesn't get a lot of traffic but oh well. I have a 1986 Bayliner Trophy and I'm doing some minor mods to the boat. I'm a DIY kinda...

    Started by OneMoreCast, 06-27-2010 18:00
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  22. Question Woolridge 20' x+ power

    looking to power a 20' woolridge with 150-175 hp jet outboard,any advice will be greatly appreciated.

    Started by Juno57, 07-07-2010 22:37
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    07-20-2010 23:16 Go to last post
  23. outboard jet transom questions??

    so I am looking at a seaark 1652 tunnel that needs a transom raise in order to accomodate the 25 inch outboard that will someday sit on it. does...

    Started by rosscoak, 07-17-2010 20:32
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    07-18-2010 17:02 Go to last post
  24. Yamaha F50 to 60

    what do U know about changing HP by changing PC board.

    Started by akmike55, 07-12-2010 17:21
    • Replies: 2
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    07-13-2010 16:59 Go to last post
  25. Talking Volvo Penta Workshop Manual to download

    http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?p=2360521#post2360521 Up to 1993 it said, I did the PDF and saved & printed one for my AQ125A for free. ...

    Started by alaskapiranha, 07-10-2010 13:58
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  26. mounting seats in an aluminum skiff

    I want to mount some plastic bases/swivel seats (with qwik releases) in an aluminum skiff with aluminum bench seats (underfilled with floatation) so...

    Started by gottago, 07-07-2010 21:59
    • Replies: 4
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  27. Exhaust Manifolds Cracked & needing INFO

    Both of my Exhaust Manifolds are cracked almost in half, guess the guy who winterizes got me. What I would like help with is what will fit and hope...

    Started by alaskapiranha, 06-25-2010 07:19
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    07-09-2010 10:06 Go to last post
  28. 1875 extreme shallow mods

    Ok, i bit the bullet on a new boat. I am looking for somewhere that sells a live well for the 1875 xs, Or some where that can have one specially...

    Started by northern extreme, 07-07-2010 15:13
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  29. Curcuit Schedule / Fuse Identifier

    Blew a fuse and couldn't see which one it was yet I knew what it went to. So I started to write down which was which, so then being bored thought I'd...

    Started by alaskapiranha, 07-06-2010 14:03
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  30. Marine Plywood?

    Who in Alaska sales marine plywood? Do you have to do anything with it? Like seal it? With what? Thanks Bob

    Started by bob noble, 07-05-2010 09:15
    • Replies: 3
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    07-06-2010 12:01 Go to last post

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