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    20 Overnighter- repower question

    I have an 86 overnighter that I put a suzuki four stroke 150 on . When I got the boat it had a 150 two stroke that was spent. Now I would have went up to a 175, however I was gung ho on suzuki and found a left over left hand motor nicely discounted. I can tell you that this boat is not a speed...
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    20' Overnighter Repower

    I did look at the e tech and had no objection to it. At the time I did not have the extra dollars for the e tec and I too had to make a decision based upon price and what I think is a good deal for the df 150 suzuki. I would like to have gone with the 175 but also new that for me and my use...
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    20' Overnighter Repower

    Oh I almost forgot. Lets say we compare weight of the e tec 150 vs four stroke suzuki that weighs 478 lbs the e tec is 418 lbs for a 20" shaft or a 433 for a 25" that is what you should need. You are only talking about 63 lbs vs 44 lbs. difference. I never get what everyones weight concern...
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    20' Overnighter Repower

    I have an 86 that repowered with fourstroke suzuki 150. Yes it does squat and the scuppers sit just about 1/2 under while at rest. I have had it in some snot both backing down and drifting. I am pleased with the performance and have no regrets. :)
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    GPS/Chartplotter under $500 any advice?VHF radio what model?

    I should have said safety first, have a paper map on board and do not rely on your gps map as a turn by turn direction finder as in the car. Know your waters and use the electronics as an aid.
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    GPS/Chartplotter under $500 any advice?VHF radio what model?

    ZROB, Your budget is low,understandable. If you have a true desire for gps marine mapping than of course a fishfinding/depth chartplotter is something of a must have than an all eggs in one basket technology is good and a brand I can recomend is Garmin series 400's and 500's. You have to...
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    Overnighter Fishbox Drains

    Bob, I did this project on my 86 overnighter in the spring. I am going to tell you to take the lower drawers and cabinet out from under the port seat and you will be able to access the entire network of fish box thru the hull and drain fitting in front of the seat. Makes the port side extremly...
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    175hp Suzuki four stroke

    I have a Suzuki f 150 on my overnighter and I am very pleased with its performance and power. It is true that you may need a good suzuki dealer to take it to but you will not need to very often. The difference between the 150 and 175 is the not much at all mechanically, other than air induction...
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    isotherm refrigerator

    :shock: :( Hopefully he learned how to fix them without the flame. :)
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    isotherm refrigerator

    ocdan, If you still have the freezer it can be fixed. Puncture and all.
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    Cracks

    I was told that the web cracks are standard for older gelcoat and you can not do much with them. If you did do a patch on them they most likely would return. On grady's web site in the owners manual for the boat from 1986 it even speaks of gel coat crazing and cracking. One of those ugly evils...
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    Gauge panel, waddya think

    cd, That looks awsome, got my wheels spinin!
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    Thanks for info on Thru Hull fittings

    Just be glad you made a good responsible decision to check them. :)
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    Overnighter thru the hulls

    I hear that. I will spend the money on more safety gear and carry the portable.
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    Overnighter thru the hulls

    Hey CD where do you have your stereo speakers located if you have one?