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Forum: PROJECT SECTION Topic: Checkmate Starflite Overhaul |
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Posted: May 24th, 2020, 12:20 pm
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| So all that was the good news...... The bad news was the stringers and rear floors were rotted. The previous owner was more of an "engine guy" than a "hull guy" and when I went to look at the boat I was surprised that he seemed genuinely unaware the the stringers and floor were s... |
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Forum: PROJECT SECTION Topic: Checkmate Starflite Overhaul |
| OMCFORME |
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Posted: May 24th, 2020, 11:25 am
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| So after selling the Triad (miss it lol), and the Scarab project suffering from "scope creep" (added full repaint to the list....), I wanted something that needed less work to get rolling. Key criteria was also something more comfortable than the Triad for multiple passengers and better su... |
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Forum: PARTS FOR SALE Topic: Manual Jack Plate Cheap |
| OMCFORME |
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Posted: October 25th, 2019, 11:54 pm
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Forum: PROPS FOR SALE Topic: 18" Merc Through-Hub |
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Posted: October 25th, 2019, 11:49 pm
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| 14 1/4" x 18" Stainless 3-blade through hub, hubbed for Merc small shaft. Excellent condition. It's aftermarket without markings, looks kind of like a Laser 2 but with bigger blades. I'm tripping over it, $150 plus shipping for a nice ski wheel. Can send pics via text or email. Matt 587-43... |
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Forum: PROPS FOR SALE Topic: 22" Big Ear Chopper |
| OMCFORME |
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Posted: October 25th, 2019, 11:45 pm
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22" Merc big-ear chopper, appears totally stock (still has weed cutters), excellent condition. Small shaft Merc hub.
Cheap prop to get somebody started drag racing with a fishing motor.
$250 Cdn plus shipping.
Can send pics by text or email.
Matt
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Forum: TECH TALK Topic: fracture split connecting rods.. re-use? |
| OMCFORME |
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Posted: June 26th, 2019, 9:55 pm
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You may be interested to know that OMC has had a special tool for over 30 years to align rod caps with the rod to eliminate this issue.
Matt |
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Forum: PROJECT SECTION Topic: Another Project - 22 Velocity |
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Posted: April 26th, 2019, 1:41 pm
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Replies: 18
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| Mike, Great new project, I look forward to the progress. It is a remarkably similar project to my (still incomplete) Scarab overhaul. Your enthusiasm will be a good motivator :) There are some really good threads on S&F about Velocity construction over the years. A member named FUJIMO was one of... |
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Forum: GENERAL FORUM Topic: Seat Upholstery |
| OMCFORME |
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Posted: March 26th, 2019, 9:27 pm
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Replies: 24
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Thanks guys, I appreciate the advice, I’ll post up what I end up doing (quite some time away).
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Forum: GENERAL FORUM Topic: Seat Upholstery |
| OMCFORME |
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Posted: March 25th, 2019, 9:17 pm
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| I always knew Mike was a sharp guy, and I have also met his new “roommate” a couple times (first time on the Northbase dock actually) and she is the whole package, so VERY wise choice young Mister Winstone ;) Yeah Starboard is sort of soft, but it’s heavy and expensive. I’m kind of cheap lol, I migh... |
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Forum: GENERAL FORUM Topic: Seat Upholstery |
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Posted: March 19th, 2019, 8:45 pm
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Replies: 24
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Does anybody know what that sheet material is called that you can use instead of plywood for building foam seat cushions ? It’s soft enough to still be able to staple into it but won’t absorb water or rot.
Matt |
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