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  1. Bozeman Bob
    Please put radar on your boat if you fish Ontario . I cannot believe the IDIOTS that leave port in a fog or get caught in one that are in small boats without radar . It's a death wish for you to be out there without radar in a fog . And it's not fun when I am looking at my radar and some IDIOT without radar is on a fast collision course heading towards my boat . You are also out there in Lake Freighter shipping lanes , they ain't stopping or moving when your little blip shows up on there screen . My million dollar question is , what's your life worth ? Less than 1,500 then skip radar . Mine is worth more so I have it on my boats .
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    4 Mile State park has those Utes for around 40.00 per night . Heat ,air , fridge , sleeps about 6-8 people ,one big octange type tent on a wooden platform . Then rent a slip at the state park in Wilson .
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    Dublin Up Marine may have one , give Carl a call .
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    The motors are basically windshield wiper motors , they do not draw much amperage the.way they are geared . Run a separate deep cycle and charge it when sitting in your driveway .
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    Why in the world would you want to replace it with obsolete stuff , that drive hasn't been made in 30 years . Going to be a major head ache . V - 8 volvos are GMC engines with Volvo exhaust manifolds and that's about it . I would find a donor boat and go Mercruiser for the outdrive . At any rate your outdrive hole will probably need some fabrication for a replacement drive
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    Only outlet for that model is used , garage sales , marketplace,Craig's . I have new and original model and as noted the 1101 is a better rod . The guides are plastic lined vs all SS and action is notably different with the new one , not as good .
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    In the 40 years of selling tools and equipment to garages I have never ever witnessed a mechanic use a multi meter to check a battery , even if they did not have a load tester. As a matter of fact I just left a shop where they had a battery that showed 12.6 , put a load tester on it and that showed 62 amps out of a 200 amp battery. Not going to work on a starter that draws more than that number .
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    Voltage and amperage are two different animals. I can put 8 D cell volt batteries in a series and get 12 volts , not going to start your engine . A multimeter is pretty much useless in giving you the actual condition , it's all about the amps . How many amps does your starter draw ? I have a good idea , do you ?
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    How much $$ ????
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    Hardly a drop in the bucket and it all ran into running creeks that were warm or storm drains , that dump into the warm creeks . Like putting one ice cube in hot water in a bathtub and saying that will cool it off . Mother nature will self correct. Last year someone put up a post about it not being frozen over in January. Yep it froze over a week or so later .
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    Van

    Bozeman Bob replied to HB2's topic in Open Lake Discussion

    Rent a limo ?? Or hire a bus ?? Doesn't sound like your going to find a Van .
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    Snake oil salesmen . Been putting boats / engines away for over 50 years and have not fogged and or oiled the cylinders . Never had a issue , engine is only sitting for 6 months and oil resin is on the cylinder walls from normal use .Gas stabilizer takes care of the EFI system.
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    Moeller is one well known mfg . Pull the tank and look for a mfg name on it . Your going to need the dimensions at any rate , so out comes the tank .
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    for sale : usa 27 ft 1987 boston whaler

    Bozeman Bob replied to On The Deck's topic in Boats for Sale

    Sold the Rampage , kept the Whaler ,( per reply up a few post). If the offer was right , way over the asking price as the market has drastically changed since it was listed ,I might sell her . Looking at what's on the market and quality of those boats puts this around 35, -40,000.00 all day long . I have fished extensively on 27 - 29 Tiaras , 28' Rampage , 30' Pursuit , 28 ' Albemarle, all about the same class boat . The Whaler is a better fishing boat than all of the aforementioned boats , hands down , the rougher the better , including the ditch ,it is a tight fishing rig .. Anyone that passed on the original listing blew it . Have a nice day !!
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    Uhh they appear to be around 14 , not a good look .
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    Adding weight has never helped any boat go faster , period . How do you know for sure what motor or motors where on it when it hit 18 mph ? Does the display say what motors are on it for different speeds ? Lose as much weight as you can , foils will cause more drag because your UNDERPOWERED for the umpteenth time.
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    Previous owner took the chargers with him and left the 110 wiring . Not rocket science.
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    Yes ,osmoses I believe it's called. Metal will start to pit. And usually it's a lot heavier.
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    Do not use any wood that is pressure treated .
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    Air doesn't freeze. Best to drain correctly and if compressed air is available blow it out . Pink stuff is good for fresh water system. If you use the pink crap for whatever reason in engine block , I wouldn't count on it not freezing under extreme cold . Have seen it expand when put in freezer.
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    Not sure where anyone said lowering the pitch would drop it " 2 mph " . It will lower the trolling speed by tenths . Issue is over revving engine by mistake and fuel consumption will be worse in any case.
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    Had a small area like you mentioned,once we opened it up it turned into a 90% deck rebuild . You might not feel it but I bet the mush has set in and spread ,it will eventually go soft as well .
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    Your going to burn 1 gallon per hour with the 4.3 so saving on fuel vs a kicker is minimal. You can idle , just like a car , all day and it will not " load " up . Trolling bags will plant - stabilize your boat when in the ditch . Also if you have to bump up the throttle a little with the bags that helps with oil delivery to the cylinder heads .
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    Might want to find the source of the water intrusion. That 12 x 12 could be a lot bigger once you dig into it . Rarely is it confined to what you feel vs the actual rotting underneath.
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    The fuel pump is working , otherwise it wouldn't start or run . They are either good or bad , no in between . If it was me I would buy a new or rebuilt one before having mine done local . Maybe try customrebuiltcarbs.com which I have used 6 times over the last 4 years on various boats . Jegs is another option .
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