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I didn't, they were going too FAST!

A very good resource on the board is Boatman. He has an incredible knowledge of old outboards. Send him a PM and he can advise you. Heck he may even have the parts you need.

Check for a hole in your fuel system, it sounds like a fuel problem. I was at Pices marine in Oakville yesterday, and they have some 25 - 30 hp tillers for sale there. Not sure of the pricing though....

Hear! Hear!

It would be a fun thing to do, but getting the tackle would be difficult I think. PS: Thanks for the fish! And other stuff.

I was not to impressed with our goaltending USA's was incredible!

My brother and I fired up the motor and found out that it runs really well on 5 out of the 6 cylinders.... 0 pounds compression in the #5 cylinder. So I decided to pull the head to find out what was going on. Well I pulled the head and here are the results..... The piston in question This one looks different than the others.

It's a good thing he did not get wrecked on the course.....Those guys are NUTS!

Garry did someone poop on your cornflakes? That post is not a reflection of your usual good humour and willingness to share. I'll see you in the spring.

I will try to post a pic of it tomorrow. In short, yes.

I have a trailer winch that I use on my boat. I find that it works quite well. I put it into freewheel to deploy the anchor and crank it up when it is time to move.

I was waiting for someone to articulate just that sentiment. When I took posession of my current home I was literally ankle deep in used cat food....Anyone who has been in my home would not know that fact unless I told them. This house is much more my home because "I" rebuilt it. It took a long time, I am still not done, but the sense of ownership and pride is much greater than if I had "written a cheque". As to selling it off to some unsuspecting buyer, you guys don't know me. I could not do that and sleep at night. Not to promote another board, here is a link to the same thread. http://bbcboards.zeroforum.com/zerothread/...985-ranger-370v

I am surprised I did not hear the videographer slapping the misquiters. That is amazing footage.

Where does one go to buy gel coat? I have access to a commercial body shop supplier, so that is my first thought. Any ideas, knowledge???

Careful, I may take you up on that....

Mechanically the boat is fine, except for the lower unit seals. Steering is excellent, I do not know about the wiring yet, but I am confident it will be relatively easy to toubleshoot if there is a problem. The glass work will be done to the best of my ability, heck if I can tape drywall, I should be able to smooth fiberglass. Only trouble is getting the boat upside down. Good thing my neighbour has a mini ex and a skidsteer. The seats I am going to get done by a local shop, depending on the cost.

Consider using stainless steel cable on a hitch winch instead. Fasten the winch to the boat and you can deploy and wind up with the winch.

Apparently there is a way of checking the transom for rot with a multimeter something to do with the conductivity of water. I have taken the motor and reefed on it with no flex seen. However I was by myself and may not of had the best perspective to check as I worked it. Does anyone here know the multimeter procedure?

Aww, what do you know about tackle anyway..... A private schoolin' by JP himself. I'd be listening.

Under no circumstances do you want to turn this offer down! Garry can take you from greenhorn to competent in a morning. As an added bonus, he's OK company too.

I am torn about that right now, I would like to do it up right, that is the way I try to do things, but I also do not want to throw good money after bad.

Welcome to OFC we are a decent bunch for the most part, that of course does not include me. Ask anyone on the board....

Here are some more pics. I ghave stripped the carpet and wire brushed the bow and helm decks. In the helm deck I found evidence of a prior repair, On the bow deck I noticed that the deck appears to be swelled on one side. Is this a concern? As well, I went under the boat and found this crack: It si just ahead of the pad. This is about the mid point of the hull Here is the keel at the bow Now on to the wiring.... I pulled the bow controls out to see what was going on there and also to access the bow hook bolt. It is a little loose. When I pulled it out here is what I found. cut wires on the run and charge switch... CAn these be restored and or used to control an aftermarket on-board charger? And a coiled up wire that appers to be from a depth sounder. ANy idea what brand that is from? Thanks for any and all advice.

Huh; and here I thought you were calling an obese dog.....

It was great to meet and re-meet everyone there. Dave gave a great presentation as always, and I finially have a GPS for the new boat. Hirk was there dispensing advice and knowledge, heck, everyone was free with thier expertise. That is one of the defining things about this board. Thanks again everyone for a very nice time.