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Recent content by fd7

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    predictor owners

    Just back from the lake. Put two 31lbs bags of sand up front. Huge difference. Porpoising, is that a word? Went away about 25mph instead of 35 mph as before. Bow doesn't rise as much in the hole shot. Did lose about 4mph top end. Spent a lot more time just cruising and enjoying ourselves. Good...
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    predictor owners

    I just had my new to me Predictor in the water this past weekend for the first time. 90 inline Merc. Porpoises until 35mph then planes out nice. Like on a rail up to 46 mph GPS. Motor trim all the way down, no weight in the front. Gonna try 50lbs up front this coming weekend. This is with a...
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    1980 Predictor

    After about 6 weeks of work, just about water ready. Wanted to take a sec and thank everyone who participates in this site. It's been such a great source for info while I progressed through bringing this gal back to life.
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    new michigan member

    thanks. Just finished carpeting my new floor and seat mounts. Mounts were the challenge. Always believed I thought well in 3 dimensions till I started duplicating those.
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    "Wanted" 1970's Checkmate round bucket seats

    the original vinyl has shrunk, from the sun likely. It had pulled nearly all the staples. Once I realized it couldn't be used as a pattern, I gave up. Vinyl could be used as a guide in recovering though. The stapling blocks had all rotted. I chiseled them out and recut them. I glassed them back...
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    new michigan member

    New from Michigan Hello All, figured I should introduce myself after lurking for a couple weeks. Already gleaned lots of good info here, great forum. Recently acquired a 1980 Predictor w/ 90hp I6 Merc. Replacing interior and doing some very tedious gel coat restoration, goes a lot faster...
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    "Wanted" 1970's Checkmate round bucket seats

    seats I have a pair from my '80 Predictor. Vinyl totally shot but the cores and foam pretty good. Also the mount brackets. Free if you pick them up. If you think you're interested, let me know and I can take some pics. Metro Detroit area.
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