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    Add Trim and Tilt?

    Need some guidance. I have a 1996 25hp Johnson. I'm looking to add power trim and tilt. Any suggestions on how I can do that?
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    Homemade anchor pole

    Made a simple anchor pole for my Tin today. Just a section of PVC with straps to attach it to the transom and a 6' section of aluminum flag pole. Looking for a fiberglass pole, but this will do for now. I used it today, it worked out great, simple to use and held the boat well in the soft...
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    1977 Mercury Decals

    Anyone know of a source for 70's Mercury decals. I'm looking for 15hp decals. Thinking about restoring a nice old motor and trying to line up some stuff before I buy it. Thanks,
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    Oar lock cover supports??

    I remember seeing a picture somewhere of an older alumacraft that had two metal cover supports that hooked into the oar locks. I've got a 1952 model K that has two sets of oar locks and this would work great. Just wondering if anyone else knows what I'm talking about or has an idea how to make...
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    Deck Hatch Trim??

    I'm getting ready to make a front deck for my 16' V. I want to put at least one hatch in the deck. I'm not planning on carpeting anything for easy of cleanup. I'm looking for some suggestions on something to use as edge trim for the plywood lid I'm going to cut to act as a hatch. Any idea's...
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    16' Alumacraft Model K build

    Well, I recently sold my 1981 Sears 1232 and my dad aquired a 1950's Alumacraft Model K for me so I can take his grandkids fishing at our club more safely. The boat was used by a rescue sqaud in TN for many years on KY lake....it has some rough repairs, but overall it is in pretty good shape...
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    Bus Bar Help

    I need some help picking a bus bar. I've searched the boards and hear them mentioned a lot, but oddly enough I havent seen too many recommendations out there for one to pick. I am looking to hookup Nav. Lights, Depth Finder, Bilge Pump and a 12V Accessory plug to a switch. I have the switch...
  8. J

    JFDBassers 1232 Mod

    This is kind of a different post since I've already sold the boat in question, but I really liked the simplicity of the setup and thought some others with 1232's would appreciate it. I got a 1981 Sears 1232 six years ago from my best friend as a wedding present ( my wife actually didnt mind...
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    1232 Seat Height Question

    First off, Love this site. Stumbled on it looking for info to rebuild my old 1981 Sears 1232... I have read almost all of the 12' mod threads I can find and have settled on floor boards with seats mounted to the benches. I am trying to decide on pedestal seat height. I want to mount my seat...
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    Gearcase Oil....old outboard

    Well, I found a gascap for my 1970's Sears Ted Williams outboard... who would have guessed that sears still has parts. Anyway...I figure I probably need to change the gearcase oil.....does anyone know if I can use Optimax racing gearcase lube? I have a bunch on hand for doing my big boat...
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    4.5hp Sears Ted Williams, Remote Fuel Tank Question

    Hey Guys, New member here....just getting my 81 Sears 1232 set up...nice change from my Bassboat. Anyway, I have a 70's era 4.5hp Sears Ted Williams motor...the motor runs great...fire's up on the first pull.....It has an onboard gas tank, but the cap leaks. There is a fitting for a remote...
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