This Old Boat

5,473 topics in this forum

1. Update on my starweld 1 2 3 4

   By hookedupf7, December 21, 2018
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   • Sunshine
   • November 21, 2019

2. Fish finder turns off when boat engine turned on

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

3. New Spark Plugs for Mercruiser 4.3L V6 1991

   By Adk1, April 25, 2014
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   • Adk1
   • May 6, 2014

4. Motor bogs down at full throttle

   By floatfisher, August 11, 2014
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   • Has Been
   • September 10, 2014

5. What to use for flotation foam

   By sstout, March 6, 2019
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   • garrymny
   • April 1, 2019

6. Question about stringers What would happen?

   By Xxx, January 31, 2014
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   • Rough House
   • March 15, 2014

7. Kicker motor size

   By shawn.faherty1, February 11, 2019
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   • Sk8man
   • April 1, 2019

8. 4 stroke vs 2 stroke power 1 2

   By Prof T, September 23, 2016
   • 38 replies
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   • Xxx
   • December 30, 2016

9. Rough running 4.3 MerCruiser at idle

   By Misty IV, July 30, 2012
   • 13 replies
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   • Gill-T
   • August 3, 2012

10. Outboard mercury problem

    By RD9, June 29, 2014
    • 21 replies
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    • love42779
    • July 13, 2019

11. Aluminum Boat Painting

    By idn713, February 7, 2013
    • 12 replies
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    • idn713
    • February 9, 2013

12. Two transducers?

    By Lobster, December 5, 2012
    • 11 replies
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    • jimski2
    • December 25, 2012

13. Boat Re-wired & Other Repairs, Before & After 1 2 3 4 5

    By Todd in NY, April 13, 2018
    • 110 replies
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    • Todd in NY
    • July 29, 2022

14. Replacing rivets on a Deep-V Aluminum Boat???

    By uglyokuma, February 13, 2007
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    • uglyokuma
    • February 14, 2007

15. Starcraft 210 Fishmaster Yamaha F 200 Performance issues Need Advice. 1 2 3

    By Trorun, September 25, 2015
    • 52 replies
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    • rusty1034
    • July 28, 2017

16. kicker motor sizing

    By gbill512, May 11, 2009
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    • big easy
    • May 28, 2009

17. Correct oil pressure?

    By Misty IV, April 18, 2011
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    • Misty IV
    • April 20, 2011

18. 1990 24ft Bayliner Trophy?????

    By Richard, March 4, 2011
    • 24 replies
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    • lakebound88
    • June 8, 2011

19. Lowrance Service GPS module not responding error

    By gpiatt, August 4, 2010
    • 10 replies
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    • drlfc
    • December 23, 2010

20. Starcraft or Alumacraft? 1 2

    By seadragon, March 6, 2017
    • 44 replies
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    • size don't matter 15
    • April 11, 2017

21. cracked block help!! 1 2 3

    By MINNOWNITE, November 4, 2019
    • 51 replies
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    • Bozeman Bob
    • June 14, 2025

22. The BEST Hull Cleaner I've ever used 1 2

    By longbow, August 15, 2017
    • 29 replies
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    • RobertHan
    • May 4, 2021

23. 3M 4200 or 5200 sealant for mounting transducer board to aluminum boat? 1 2

    By Netbender, April 11, 2018
    • 30 replies
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    • Netbender
    • April 23, 2018

24. How to add charging to manual-start Merc 9.9 4 stroke?

    By Gill-T, March 15, 2015
    • 15 replies
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    • RSF
    • October 8, 2015

25. Spectrum boats?

    By floatfisher, March 15, 2013
    • 7 replies
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    • floatfisher
    • March 18, 2013

26. Transom motor weight ratio to boat size

    By skanperch, December 4, 2015
    • 11 replies
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    • Chas0218
    • December 9, 2015

27. Installing Hydraulic Steering 1 2 3

    By jigstick, April 2, 2018
    • 50 replies
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    • jigstick
    • June 13, 2018

28. Getting rid of Mercruiser power assist 1 2

    By Chas0218, March 19, 2021
    • 36 replies
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    • Chas0218
    • June 20, 2021

29. Need the curent best pricing on Raymarine EV-200 Sport Pilot Autopilot - T70159 1 2 3 4 6

    By vetting, March 17, 2014
    • 129 replies
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    • JTM203SOUTH
    • July 24, 2014

30. Mercury 75hp Outboard Question

    By Guppy35, March 16, 2015
    • 22 replies
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    • rolmops
    • March 24, 2015

31. Lowrance not recognizing transducer

    By SalmonSniper, June 12, 2020
    • 9 replies
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    • Andre wallyandre
    • June 13, 2020

32. Aluminum offshore boat suggestions

    By hawkeye625, August 9, 2010
    • 19 replies
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    • Knotlost
    • September 3, 2010

33. Yamaha 9.9 four stroke water pump pictorial

    By skipper19, June 15, 2015
    • 2 replies
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    • lakebound88
    • June 16, 2015

34. Mercruiser 485/185HP Questions

    By Michael, June 25, 2014
    • 12 replies
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    • Bozeman Bob
    • September 9, 2021

35. HELP! Oil coming from lower unit

    By Ice Pirates, June 3, 2014
    • 9 replies
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    • Chas0218
    • June 17, 2014

36. 4.3 mercruiser issues 1 2

    By hawkeye625, January 11, 2018
    • 38 replies
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    • Firechief48
    • May 10, 2018

37. 18 or 20 feet 1 2

    By tlr426, March 19, 2013
    • 28 replies
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    • Chas0218
    • March 22, 2013

38. None of rocker switches work- help!

    By Senor Snagger, March 21, 2015
    • 21 replies
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    • traveling man
    • March 25, 2015

39. Power cord for older cannon down riggers 1 2

    By Phisherman585, March 11, 2015
    • 27 replies
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    • Captain Jim
    • April 9, 2015

40. Mounting a Kicker Motor

    By longbow, June 5, 2017
    • 21 replies
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    • Sk8man
    • June 6, 2017

41. Anybody using auto pilot system on kicker motor only not hooked to out drive

    By crazyfisherman911, February 4, 2014
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    • sherman brown
    • August 27, 2021

42. New tracker boat opinions 1 2

    By hookedupf7, September 29, 2017
    • 30 replies
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    • tuffishooker
    • October 8, 2017

43. Best seat mounting method for 12' aluminum fishing boat?

    By 1lastweekend, April 25, 2020
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    • TrophySeeker
    • April 26, 2020

44. 17' too small?? 1 2

    By rfed32, October 9, 2019
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    • tuffishooker
    • December 4, 2021

45. Replacing wing nuts with Nuts & Washers for battery termianls

    By waterlogged, September 29, 2013
    • 8 replies
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    • FLXTroutman
    • October 5, 2013

46. Advice on downrigger mounting location

    By On the Hook, September 29, 2014
    • 21 replies
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    • LongLine
    • October 9, 2014

47. Leaking Live Well Intake

    By Jdavismmu, May 19, 2016
    • 11 replies
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    • Adk1
    • May 20, 2016

48. Raymarine Smart pilot X5-R repair? 1 2

    By BrokeOff, September 12, 2020
    • 41 replies
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    • Tondi
    • August 15, 2023

49. Inline Fuse Between Battery & Fuse Block???

    By Todd in NY, April 6, 2018
    • 12 replies
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    • Todd in NY
    • April 7, 2018

50. Bunk versus roller guide one 1 2

    By tim, February 16, 2018
    • 25 replies
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    • Bozeman Bob
    • November 28, 2020