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Recent content by rick12167

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    85' Enticer ??'s

    So after selling my restored 78' Predictor (to pay my lawyer) I'm going to be purchasing an 85' Enticer.My question is simple ,were there many i/o models produced in 85'? I don't see many of them online almost all are outboards.I'm traveling roughly 2 hrs from home to pick this boat up ,and only...
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    1984 Diplomat small block?

    Haven't been on the site since I sold my restored 78' Predictor (2014') and I'm looking to purchase a 1984 what looks like a Diplomat.Tried researching on line but found no info on the motor options for that model .Current owner says it had a s/b that cracked but has replacement 350ci out of...
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    1978 Predictor For Sale

    Selling my 78' Predictor .The add is posted Craigslist Cape Cod and the Islands.Boat is a steal with money invested .Price is low enough to afford the buyer to shttp://capecod.craigslist.org/boa/4293082417.htmlhip.
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    Merc 115 T.O.P. prop/speed ??

    24p SSteel on the way So I bought a 24p ss Lazer II off ebay for my Merc 115 ..the 21p aluminum is nice but I want 60-62 mph I'm hoping this gets me there ...no jackplate don't really want to invest in that for what may be very little gain speed wise..I'm just looking for top end ,and i'm...
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    Merc 115 T.O.P. prop/speed ??

    So I did search the forum on this and wasn't sure there was an answer I wanted to hear.Just put my 78' Predictor in last weekend after a 7-8 mth resto...ran really good motor is strong..I had a 17p on it when I bought the boat ,and after checking out forums bumped up to 21p aluminum.Boat runs...
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    Predictor hull plaques

    I'm looking for the black chekmate plaques that adhere to the recessed squares on the 78' predictor hull to finish my resto.Any help would be appreciated.
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    78' Predictor predictor project

    78' Predictor project Thanks..I have alot of time and $ into this boat.It was a basketcase when I purchased it for $1500. The motor ran,but wouldn't climb past 1500 rpm..I'm an I/O guy this is my first OB. 2 mechanics, 1 good ..1 bad and about 2k and the motor is now right. Stripped pt floor...
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    78' Predictor predictor project

    There was alot of work and pics in between,but this is what she looks like now
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    78' Predictor predictor project

    Picked this mate up 10/12 and reworked just about everything on it...
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    Cape Cod Checkmate

    Great site! Been a member for a few weeks.Just picked up a 1980 Predictor with a 1983 Merc 115 I/L 6. In process of restoring,hull and motor in good shape ,needs floor/stringer etc. I will post pics soon .Grabbed alot of useful info off the site already! Need help finding a Predictor plaque for...
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