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Location: Grafton, WI | Steve knows what he's talking about! Just follow what he said, and you'll be good.
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| Excellent job!!! You did a great job. I did work on my Esox Mag a few years ago and know how much effort is required to do things right. In my case, I removed the single console and fabricated a double wide, walk-around console. I love how it protects me from the elements and so does the person who rides with me. I also was able to add a waterproof storage box in the dash as well. Good luck on the water.
Steve
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| I have an 88 Marauder that may also be getting a face lift soon. This thread has given me some initiative to get going. But I have some question first.
Esoxmd - Did you put in a bilge pump? If so it's got to be under the gas tank. How did you leave yourself room if the bilge needs replacing. Would you have to take out the gas tank? How much did it cost you to get it painted? Was it actually painted or gelcoated?
Steve - Are decals still available for an 88??? Do you have paint codes? I also have a leak when my livewell gets full. I thought it was a leaky hose so I replaced all hoses and a new pump. It still has a leak but only when the livewell gets overflowing. I'll have to put a garden hose in there and fill it up and take a look. Any ideas where it may be leaking?
This is a great thread for someone like me wanting to put some new life back into an old but still seaworthy craft.
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| This is my second Tuffy. My first was an 86 Marauder that I did a little cosmetic repair on before selling it. I was able to get replacement decals from Tuffy for that one so I assume you can for your 88 too. The Tuffy wording you see on the front of my new console came from a fiberglass placard on the original console. All I did was fasten it to the front of the new console and carpet around it. As far as for your livewell leaking, you are best to do as you said. Fill it with water and see where it leaks. Good luck and post pics when you're done. You're only limited by your creativity, time and effort. Your wife may add money to that list, but like I told my wife.. That's her opinion. hehe
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| MuskyCat - Thanks for the info nice looking update there!!!
Steve W. - Can I still get decals for my Tuffy? What about paint codes? Any idea or where to look for the livewell leak? If I can't find it I'll have the boat in your area next week and again in mid July. Could you look at it if I can't find the leak??? Thanks in advance..............TC |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | If the livewell is leaking when full, my bet is the overflow hoses or fittings, or the top seal on the well. Plug all the openings, fill her up, and see where water comes out. Decals are available, just call the factory. See www.tuffyboats.com for details. |
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Location: Grafton, WI | Todd -
There is a bilge pump in there, and unfortunately the gas tank would have to come out to repair it. Not the best option, but the only one I had.
A friend of mine who is a painter did the paint job. So, my cost was just the paint, and time to help sand, etc.
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| I have an 1989 Marauder. I want do do what you did to your boat....Looking for a materials list...I have a little different plan I want to build in some muskie tackle boxes in the front deck. My email is [email protected] me info please. I would really like that.
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Location: SW MI | That is some awesome stuff. |
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Location: Home of the 2016 World Series Champion Cubs | A great web site about restoring boats is www.tinboats.net. I know it primarily covers "tin" boats but they are all rehabs and offcer great ideas and advice on anything and everything that goes insode your boat (livewells, gas tanks, storage, seats etc etc.) I know that many of you would stand to benefit from checking it out. Not to take away from what has or would otherwise be shared here its just a bit more (ie 11). |
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Location: Wisconsin | You did some great work. It is like a new boat. Awsome. |
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Location: Kronenwetter, WI | I'm envious of you guys that can do work like that. If I tried something like that it'd be a nightmare. Well done, guys. |
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