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I got this switch panel for my boat, but it had no instructions. Can y'all explain how I wire this thing up? It appears all the switches are "daisy-chained" together. Thanks

Looking for an affordable option for my boat. I take my boat to our campground and leave it in the water for 2 weeks hooked to the dock. I also take my battery out every time to charge it. What is a good bilge pump option? I'd even do a handpump if I could find one that has a decent volume...

Gonna go get it tomorrow most likely.

Motor is supposed to be a 1972 Johnson 25hp (model# 25E72R). I've ordered a service manual also. I am just getting started on working on this thing. It is/was missing the hose that goes from the motor to gas tank. I've got some things that I'm not sure what they are, wondering if y'all can...

https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=22382 This is my build thread. Got a good deal on a 1972 Johnson 25 hp to put on my boat. Boat is 14' long and 4' wide, using that formula I "should" be ok. Plan on really beefing up transom anyway with either double layer 3/4" plywood or...

Is the motor in the picture a short shaft? I have no model number.

It's a Bluestar boat, out of business LONG ago. Just wanting to find something that will work. The piece I have circled in the photo is missing, and all that is there is some jagged aluminum that will cut and leaves an opening. Don't care about the manufacturer, just want something. I've...

I'm no carpenter...not even close. I was wondering if there are any trucks or tips to cutting wood at a contour or curve? I'm going to be cutting wood to match the side of my boat (which is curved) and also some "ribs" to support my decking. This of course will be curved as the bottom of the...

I've been reading, and still not quite sure what I need to do. I've attached some pictures that I labeled that might help explain my questions better. Please advise and feel free to contribute.

14' Blue Star v-hull Will be mildly decked I am 220 Trying to decide between a 9hp or more. I'd love the biggest, but money will decide that. What can I expect out of a 9.5 hp older Evinrude versus say a 15-20hp. It will only be used on river and upper areas of lake. Not trying to beat...

Found a 1967 Johnson 20hp motor. Last run 4 years ago, needs points (new points are included). Said carb would need cleaning from not running of course. Guy was askin $300, got him down to $250. How does this deal sound? How hard is it to change points (know nothing of points). Anything to...

My boat had none. How do I determine if I need some? The boat was decked without foam when I got it. I have removed everything, and wondering if I should do some before re-decking. How should I determine where and how much? Thanks

Ok, found an 18 hp Johnson outboard on Craigslist. Owner said he bought it, brought it home, checked compression (120 on both), pull rope broke, and now he's selling boat and all. He is willing to sell motor alone for $100, said it needs new pull rope and tiller handle repaired. I find it hard...

Got this 14' Blue Star in the beginning of October 2011. It came with a trailer with bad tires and bearings, two trolling motors, two flip seats, and a few other items. Got it for $500, which around my area is pretty good. Had to haul it home on a flatbed trailer due to tires and bearings. Got...

Got a 14' semi-V Blue Star that I am wanting to re-do. I'm fixing to use some aircraft stripper to get the old paint off. Got a few areas I'm gonna coat with some 5200. Trying to decide what to coat the bottom with. What do y'all recommend? Thanks in advance

Well, brought her home today. It's a Blue Star Superchief 140 (best I can tell). Gonna spend the winter "restoring" her best I can...I hope. PLAN: Strip bottom, beat out a couple of dents, and reseal...maybe with Gluv-it, Paint exterior Boat is completely decked out, but wood has seen it's...