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    What can I expect when I cut into this? alumacraft 1448mv

    that looks good. =D> Ive always wanted to install my battery the same way. thanks for the information.
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    Pods or not

    I would try moving weight foward(gas battery,ect.) or mabye trim tabs.
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    alumacraft hull flex

    Should I use stainless rivets on the floor, or are aluminum rivets strong enough?
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    alumacraft hull flex

    The rivets are leaking slowly,about a drip every 10 seconds. is it worth rebucking first to see if they seal up if not then replace? Once I get the rivets to seal up ,I will be puting a 1/8 aluminum floor directly on top of the bottom ribs. Should I also run aluminum sheet along the sides as...
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    alumacraft hull flex

    nope all factory. I bought it new. waves where coming over the bow. It was all we could do just to keep pointed into the waves. Beaching was out of the question cause of the rocky shore. Im actually suprised we made it.
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    alumacraft hull flex

    I have a mv 1648 center seat side console and at the end of last years fishing season I was caught in a large storm with about 3 foot waves. Ever since then the boat started to leak. I never had the time to look at it till now. There are 8 rivots leaking all on the same rib support. All are on...
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    Fuel tank issue

    Check out summitracing.com. they have 100s of plastic and aluminum fuel cells for drag racing. Just put in how many gallons you want and then start picking the right dimensions. tons of other options as well.
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    bow gas tank

    Ben were did you get the vent and filler neck/cap? looks good
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    2005 mercury 90hp 2stroke????

    My buddy has a 04 90/65 jet on his 04 crestliner 1860 cc. It has plenty of power, with 3 people 30 mph no problem and that is at 5000 feet altitude. If I remember right the jet weighs 270 lbs. In Idaho it is a common jet to have and he has had 0 problems with it.
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    bow gas tank

    Hey lckstckn2smknbrls that looks good, did it change how your boat planed? Is it any worse in waves?
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    bow gas tank

    Im wanting to install a gas tank to the front of my alumacraft mv1648 and I am looking for any cool ideas people have thought of. It has the factory bow platform. Has anyone moved both the battery and the tank to the bow? Thanks
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    tach question

    Ive seen those but I need it to run up to the steering console. Can the gauge be mounted that far away? I have a alumacraft 16 ft mv1648 side console. Just like you Im trying to set up the boat weight balence and trim.
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    Lowe 20' Olympic Jon Boat

    Nice find! =D> Your motor probly came with the jet. My jet has a 60 powerhead but has a 40 hp cowling. Jets are rated 30% less than the powerhead.
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    tach question

    Hello everyone. I have a 2009 mercury 40 jet on my jon and was wondering how to wire up a tach. Do I need a smartcraft harness or can I wire it myself? trying to find p#s for the smart craft is a pia. Also what tach guages do you guys recommend? thanks
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