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Old 05-09-2014 | 08:22 PM
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I read about Presta compound and I might try it.
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Old 05-09-2014 | 08:29 PM
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start searching on craigslist. there is about 10 million bunk trailers for sale cheaper than you can restore the roller you got for a 20ft boat. been looking for a trailer for my 24ft.
invest in a nice cooler for grass island.
buy the 30dollar permit for gratwick if you plan on launching there. a ticket is 25 bucks so a permit is well worth it
stay safe and have a great summer!!
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Old 05-09-2014 | 10:03 PM
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I thought a roller trailer was better, guess I was wrong......

We hang out at grass island, my cousin lives on the canadian side of Grand Island, west river IIRC??
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Old 05-09-2014 | 10:58 PM
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Captains call for a single 350? Are you planning on running the boat in your kids bedrooms while they sleep at night?
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Old 05-09-2014 | 11:16 PM
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^^^ HA HA HA ^^^

I know this engine isn't like the 600+ hp engines I usually work on (street cars) but I still think they sound good.
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Old 05-10-2014 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Jonesyfxr
I don't plan on breaking things....LOL, but sometimes the powers that be have other ideas!
If u don't break boat parts your not having any fun! Oh btw never use soft scrub on anything except the toilet. Buy yourself a big buffer and prep your hull with a wool wheel with 3m #1 then #2 then wax if you want to make it like new. Be careful of all edges. You will need some help to learn buffing but it's so worth it. Welcome to boating and the money pit. Lol. !!
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Old 05-10-2014 | 09:25 AM
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I'm already pretty good with a buffer. I just bought an 08 Sierra with 27,000 from a 75 year old man who I swear used his bushes as curb feelers. I have about 12 hrs into buffing my truck and got 99% of the scratches out. Also, I know a guy that works at a paint supply house who hooks me up with product too!
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Old 05-10-2014 | 09:32 AM
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Here's how we break in a 427 SBC......



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Old 05-30-2025 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by dykstra
Congrats!!!
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Old 05-30-2025 | 11:05 AM
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