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i know a lot of you guys have used durabak on the floors of your boat with success. i am getting mine (fisherman 20 center console) ready for paint and was thinking of painting the top of the sides, down the inside sides and also the floor with durabak. the outside is getting painted .. doing...

looking for someone parting out a boat with a fiberglass or starboard swim platform with brackets and even a ladder if possible.. thinking of making my single flotation bracket look and act like a bracket with swim platform. may use it whole or modify with a piece on each side of my...

if you have one or know where i can get one, please let me know. entire system needed. as always, thanks.. Brad

can someone post pics of their home made engine stand? i searched it, but the posts were old and no photos came up. also, i am thinking of getting a stand at harbor freight for cheap ... what has to be done to make it fit an outboard motor? also, anyone made their own lifting ring? i was...

i noticed on my boat that the only part of the floor that flexes when i walk on it is the area between the seat at the front of the console and the raised front deck. this is a small area that looks to be over the gas tank? i am a little on the portly side :beer: so i am sure a normal weight...

when i get my boat in shape, i plan on fishing the indian river inlet, surrounding bays, and offshore in Delaware. I have been fishing all my life in freshwater here in PA and on the Finger Lakes in NY, but other that surf fishing and an occasional party boat, i have not had much saltwater...

going to look at another motor on the way home today. how can i tell visually if it is a 2.0 or 2.5 motor? is there anything i can look for so i am sure what motor it is? thanks

i have a stainless prop that i need some info on. it says michigan wheel .. 013030 13.375 x 17 it has 13 splines .. i assume that is what the number stands for ... any ideas what this will fit?

when measuring a motor to see if it is a 25" shaft ... from where to where do you measure? i have questioned a few people about what size their motor is for sale, and they do not know ???? thanks

anyone know the weight on a 1994 merc offshore 25" 225 hp? i know that it is a 3.0 l and carbed. other than that .. i have no more info. thanks

trying to decide between a motor that BigShrimpin has .. an '86 175 2.4 and another one i found near my home .. a 91 2.0 150 motor. i was hoping some of you could chime in that have had expierence with either or both of these motors on your v20. i have no experience with either of them. my...

thought i would take a stab at posting some pics .. i have already posted quite a few questions and gotten great response here so far .. i have learned that PICS ARE REQUIRED!!!!!! she's a little rough .. but i cannot wait to get started. as i have said before .. i have had much experience...

getting around to removing the expired sea drive off my '85 center console. for those who have done this, are there any tips you can provide? i have messed with my share of cars, but this is my first boat project .. i would like to think i am pretty mechanically inclined:oh: the power head...

as i stated in the past, i am in the dark about outboards ... my sea drive came with a stainless prop .. what are the chances that this prop will fit the motor i buy to replace the sea drive? looking at either yamaha or merc. are they a standard size, or is each manufacturer different?

not home to measure and i came across a nice leaning post ... not sure what dimensions i can get away with .. mostly width i have a 85 20' center console .. i may bring this thing home, but would like to know it will fit. thanks

does anyone know of a "fair" marina in the indian river bay area of DE where i can keep my boat? i was thinking of getting a price if possible to just keep it there on the trailer, but better yet would be a slip in the water if possible. i know the latter can be quite expensive. but at diesel...

i am starting to look around for an outboard motor for my 1985 20' fisherman originally with a sea drive that has expired. i have a ton of experience with cars, but not much with boat motors, especially outboard motors. i have already found a flotation type bracket, so that is done. from my...

has anyone built or had an engine bracket built and has the dimensions and specifications? i would like to take them to several people i know and see how much they would charge to make a single flotation type bracket for my 20 center console.. thanks

if so, is there any special prep work necessary. my trailer is in need of some rehab.... what paint has anyone used out there with success?

looking to start putting together the pieces i need for my repower .. have an 85 20' center console. looking at a bracket (flotation type) on ebay for 400-500 dollars for single outboard, no platform, aluminum .. not sure if this is a good deal. any other ideas to find a nice used bracket...