This Old Boat

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1. Can I paint my aluminum boat with Rustoleum? 1 2

   By King Fish, July 15, 2017
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   • MINNOWNITE
   • October 3, 2019

2. Sea nymph help 1 2 3 4 11

   By NymphO, February 25, 2018
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   • chinook35
   • April 13, 2023

3. Primer ball won't stay hard...need help! 1 2

   By IUP30, May 28, 2014
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   • CaptSpike
   • June 3, 2014

4. Solid Blind Pop rivets for aluminum hull repair

   By carpedium, April 10, 2012
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   • mblaney
   • May 2, 2012

5. 2018 Tracker Targa V-18 WT setup 1 2 3 4

   By codybuehler, September 30, 2018
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   • Pitch55
   • February 28, 2022

6. 2012 Tracker Pro Guide V-175 WT - Cracked Hull 1 2 3 4

   By FleetTracker, December 11, 2015
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   • meangreencj7
   • April 18, 2021

7. Starcraft islander fans 1 2 3 4

   By Little Crappie, June 5, 2013
   • 79 replies
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   • Diversion
   • June 15, 2013

8. How do you lift a boat off the trailer for hull work? 1 2

   By Todd in NY, July 29, 2016
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   • blueghost1
   • July 26, 2018

9. MerCruiser oil specs

   By Misty IV, November 6, 2010
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   • HPORT
   • November 18, 2010

10. Kicker motor steering options 1 2

    By pjprod, January 7, 2016
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    • Xxx
    • March 11, 2016

11. Think i have a bad gimbal bearing but could it be more???

    By MarkNY, June 4, 2012
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    • Xxx
    • June 10, 2012

12. Tracker fuse panel

    By Mayb4, July 8, 2018
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    • guffins fisherman
    • July 29, 2020

13. Lowrance Elite 7 problem. Help?

    By lineman49, April 9, 2013
    • 22 replies
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    • mpetersen
    • May 11, 2016

14. 70 hp johnson outboard wont go full speed 1 2

    By rock44, August 17, 2014
    • 37 replies
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    • Tim G.
    • October 21, 2020

15. Mercruiser 120 specs 1964- 72 Gm 1 2 3 4 7

    By FishingTheFL, September 20, 2016
    • 166 replies
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    • FishingTheFL
    • November 14, 2016

16. Plumbing kicker to main fuel tank 1 2

    By SylvanTroller, March 24, 2019
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    • SylvanTroller
    • April 16, 2019

17. Question; Pros/Cons of using a trolling plate?

    By Todd in NY, June 6, 2016
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    • Todd in NY
    • July 24, 2016

18. Sealing underside of plywood floor.. 1 2 3

    By VooDoo, September 25, 2018
    • 51 replies
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    • JennieLeadbetter
    • June 29, 2019

19. Downrigger Motor Rebuild 1 2 3

    By Nameless Fish, February 13, 2017
    • 51 replies
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    • lrg355
    • April 19, 2020

20. Mounting a new kicker motor with power tilt. 1 2

    By retsey, December 11, 2011
    • 25 replies
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    • f1sh-0n
    • March 8, 2012

21. Anyone ever convert a mercruiser from points to electronic ignition

    By vetting, April 3, 2014
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    • lineman49
    • April 4, 2014

22. steering with a kicker?how? 1 2 3

    By Kuba, March 6, 2013
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    • salmonite
    • June 20, 2013

23. Safe replacement for MerCruiser 25W-40 oil

    By Misty IV, October 26, 2014
    • 17 replies
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    • Misty IV
    • November 3, 2014

24. Decking Replacement - Boat Rebuild 1 2 3 4 7

    By carpedium, April 11, 2012
    • 159 replies
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    • carpedium
    • August 8, 2013

25. How big of a kicker?

    By Kuba, March 8, 2013
    • 22 replies
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    • Roughrider IV
    • April 24, 2013

26. Yamaha 9.9 problems starting and with staying running 1 2

    By genEus, July 25, 2012
    • 26 replies
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    • Mr.Esox
    • July 30, 2012

27. Help... a bearing buddy keeps falling off 1 2

    By Todd in NY, July 1, 2016
    • 28 replies
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    • Sk8man
    • July 29, 2016

28. Kicker motor size for 16ft aluminum

    By lousyfisher, May 22, 2015
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    • lousyfisher
    • June 1, 2015

29. mercruiser 454 head and cam info 330hp upgrades or mods

    By motoman, February 26, 2014
    • 12 replies
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    • Fish Hunter
    • March 24, 2014

30. New Boat..... Old Gas... What to do? 1 2

    By jimalbert, April 24, 2015
    • 42 replies
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    • jimalbert
    • May 21, 2015

31. Is 16 foot deep v to wimpy for the big lake? 1 2

    By Windknot, January 25, 2017
    • 33 replies
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    • King Slammin
    • February 5, 2017

32. best great lakes boat

    By Chinook Chaser, September 13, 2017
    • 24 replies
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    • Bearcat
    • September 21, 2017

33. Aluminum boat crack repair

    By becks, May 21, 2013
    • 19 replies
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    • lrg355
    • June 20, 2020

34. Lowrance autopilot cable steer 1 2 3 4

    By Andre wallyandre, February 14, 2018
    • 81 replies
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    • Andre wallyandre
    • January 9, 2020

35. 2 stroke oil synthetic vs. regular

    By Joe W, April 19, 2015
    • 14 replies
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    • Xxx
    • April 22, 2015

36. 12/24 volt trolling motor wiring HELP!!!

    By idn713, December 14, 2011
    • 11 replies
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    • idn713
    • March 14, 2012

37. Wiring downrigger best practices 1 2

    By tannero, February 2, 2013
    • 25 replies
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    • nlong27
    • February 28, 2018

38. What are signs of needing transom replacment

    By bandrus1, August 5, 2017
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    • 76 mfg inline6
    • August 8, 2017

39. ‘76 Sea Nymph FM-160 Fishing Machine Boat Rebuild 1 2 3 4

    By JZTIRF, January 18, 2020
    • 86 replies
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    • JZTIRF
    • March 28, 2021

40. Anybody own a Hewescraft Ocean Pro 220? 1 2

    By Rookie Fisherman, September 11, 2017
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    • Rookie Fisherman
    • September 30, 2017

41. TROPHY Boat recommendations

    By Gowiththefloat, October 16, 2018
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    • Tank
    • October 25, 2018

42. Starcraft islander restoration 1 2

    By DUGuy, June 9, 2018
    • 30 replies
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    • DUGuy
    • July 15, 2018

43. Marine vs. automotive oil filters

    By Misty IV, March 8, 2012
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    • tangler
    • March 11, 2012

44. Cannon mag 10 STX stopped working 1 2 3

    By BrokeOff, August 14, 2018
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    • Tesoro
    • February 27, 2021

45. Wiring New Downriggers 1 2

    By bassman69767, March 3, 2014
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    • RSF
    • May 24, 2014

46. Kicker Motor Mount on swim platform?

    By S * K, June 24, 2010
    • 9 replies
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    • S * K
    • July 2, 2010

47. Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2 out drive oil reservoir.

    By lrg355, June 28, 2019
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    • lrg355
    • July 12, 2019

48. New boat - Lund, Smoker Craft, or Hewescraft opinions 1 2

    By ddubs3, November 1, 2014
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    • jimski2
    • January 7, 2015

49. Crusader 454 life expectancy?

    By Sheepdog264, August 29, 2017
    • 12 replies
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    • Fishnut
    • September 13, 2017

50. Fish finder turns off when boat engine turned on

    By Lively1, August 31, 2014
    • 17 replies
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    • jigstick
    • May 23, 2017