Pocket tunnel bateau

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  1. Cajunpockettunnel
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    You might want to inspect the needle. It might have some corrosion.
     
  3. Cajunpockettunnel
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    The carbs were out of sync. I got it running again. I think my throttle cable is worn. It doesn't return enough to bring it back down to a decent idle.
     
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    A bad fuel hose will create all kinds of problems. All this time I thought I was having electronic problems. Now this girl runs like a scalded ape.
     
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    A room with a view.
     
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    Look at the underside. She turned out to be a modified sled like what DogCavalry is building. Not by design, but by accident.
     
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    There's one seat. Still have some bracing and varnishing to do but it works.
     
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    That is the lower unit drain plugs. There's not a piece of shaved metal on them. This motor just gets better and better. The gear case is at 100%.
     
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    Brand new paint and decals. IMG_20210418_170851237_HDR.jpg
     
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    That is a sweet ride René!
     
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    It needs some more paint and varnish, but, other than that it's good!

    Thanks!
     
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    It looks real good. A wrap for the bimini top is good insurance when trailering.
     
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    I have one. The bimini never stays down unless it's at the house. I pull it with the bimini up.
     

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    I always tow with it down and secured. I've seen bad things happen to open biminis on the highway.
     
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