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I finally saved enough pennies to get my new tank. The general rule of thumb is $10 a gallon and sure enough my 75 gallon tank was just shy of $750 delivered. With an EFI 4 stroke 150 75 gallons should give me all of the range an 18 footer could use. The tank...



I wanted to install a drain that would let water that collected in front of the ...

I have spent the last week trying to finish up the last of the topside dry-fitting so I can disassemble everything and gelcoat the liner and cuddy. I want to drill all of the holes before, not after gelcoating.

I made a new "dashboard" and got my new Yamaha gauges installed. I also fit up the new 704 binnacle controls, new trim tab switch, and new key switch .

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In anticipation of the arrival of my new fuel tank, it was time to make sure the coffin and hatch were ready to go. The hatch was a little soft and really heavy so I suspected it may need some work. Indeed...



The entire hatch core was soaked and rotten. I scored the bottom skin and got out the chisels etc...

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With the HT and leaning post dry fit it was time to move on to last bit of dry fitting. I was happy with the way the post and HT came out...



After 30 plus years, things at the helm were also ready for dose of attention. I removed the OMC controls and trim tab switch. I sent the tab switch in for an exchange at Boat Levelor. The gauges are all old OMC ...

Originally Posted by MacBarry

All I can do is look at pictures until next Salmon season. The Doc. said no boats or fishing for one year after my transplant. It is a long time boys.