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1995 Eclipe 210 SCS

Last post by duckie3860 « Sat Aug 23, 2025 7:13 pm

by duckie3860 » Sat Aug 23, 2025 7:13 pm

Just purchased a new to me Eclipse 210 SCS.
This is my first post her so hoping to here from other eclipse owners.
pics please.

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Trolling Motor on Outboard Engine Mount Minn Kota RT160

Last post by Gmanjef « Mon Apr 14, 2025 1:02 am
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by MattMan » Wed May 04, 2016 9:26 pm

With a high bow on a lot of vessels, a traditional electric trolling motor isn't an option. Even with a long shaft on Minn Kota and Motor Guide. Not...

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88 Gran sport Stringers

Last post by DaveKamp « Mon Aug 05, 2024 10:36 pm
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by RMO » Sat May 08, 2021 7:07 am

I picked this boat from the wife of a Gentlemen who passed away, apparently this boat was his passion into his seventies, she didnt want it to sit so...

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Mon Aug 05, 2024 10:36 pm
All Original 1972 Wellcraft 165 Sport Airslot

Last post by JMA1979 « Sun Jun 16, 2024 12:17 am
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by 1972Airslot » Mon Jul 15, 2019 8:54 pm

I am new to this forum but wanted to share some photos of a really nice, all original, 47-year old Airslot. The boat was purchased by to my father in...

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Sun Jun 16, 2024 12:17 am
1973 24' Wellcraft Airslot Weekender

Last post by hopwhisperer « Fri Feb 23, 2024 11:15 pm
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by Aboutlastnight » Sun Apr 21, 2019 10:58 am

I need your help

Finders keepers.... Just purchased a 1973 24' Wellcraft Airslot Weekender... This vessel was found on the trailer in the woods....
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Removing Livewell 180 Fisherman

Last post by DanErb02 « Mon Nov 27, 2023 11:35 am

by DanErb02 » Mon Nov 27, 2023 11:35 am

Hello all, love my 180 Fisherman but hate how much room the livewell takes up, would much rather have a flat floor with a leaning post. Has anyone...

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Mon Nov 27, 2023 11:35 am
Screw Trim Insert and Windshield Screw Molding

Last post by A1251 « Sun Jun 11, 2023 6:16 pm
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by ormsbeef » Sun Jun 11, 2023 9:49 am

I am working on replacing the screw trim inserts for the side windows of my 1995 Excel 26SE. I have found hundreds of sources for .6" inserts,...

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Sun Jun 11, 2023 6:16 pm
Paint match/manufacturer Wellcraft top tubes

Last post by A1251 « Sat Dec 03, 2022 6:32 am
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by AGITH » Fri Dec 02, 2022 4:35 pm

The black powder coating on my metal bars for the top are showing some salt water corrosion. I'd like to refinish them where this is an issue. Does...

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Sat Dec 03, 2022 6:32 am
New Breaks

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by jsorol » Wed Aug 31, 2022 11:39 am

Before and After

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Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:12 am
Raritan 85 Ice Maker

Last post by CptBill « Tue Jul 05, 2022 3:44 pm
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by Gran Finale » Tue Jul 05, 2022 11:39 am

I have a Raritan mobel 85 ice maker on my '88 Gran Sport. The compressor seems to work fine and the box gets cold. I can hear it periodically try to...

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Tue Jul 05, 2022 3:44 pm
Counter sinking screw holes as a repair?

Last post by CptBill « Tue May 17, 2022 3:35 pm
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by wdkerek » Tue May 17, 2022 10:11 am

Good morning folks,

As I take stuff off of the hull that is outdated, there are several screw holes that need to be covered.

at least a few will be...

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Tue May 17, 2022 3:35 pm
Can anyone explain Outboard Engine Height Mounting secret in plain english.

Last post by Bt Doctur « Fri Apr 01, 2022 12:04 pm
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by alrobot » Mon Mar 21, 2022 1:51 pm

Hi:
I repowered my 1995 218CCF with a 275 Verado. I suspect it was mounted too low. I'm trying to figure out the correct way to measure this. The...

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Fri Apr 01, 2022 12:04 pm
Installing a davit/pot puller

Last post by CptBill « Fri Dec 31, 2021 1:37 pm
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by Amclaurin » Tue Dec 21, 2021 11:19 am

Morning All,
I’m new, first post. I have a 03 coastal 25’ that I’m looking to install a pot puller. We have a Brutus but we’re looking to install...

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Fri Dec 31, 2021 1:37 pm
Hatches - 1999 Wellcraft Martinique 3200

Last post by Dwright529 « Mon Dec 20, 2021 10:42 am
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by Dwright529 » Fri Dec 03, 2021 10:11 am

My forward hatches are leaking. Does anyone know what the opening size is? I would like to order new ones before removing the old ones. I can't find...

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Mon Dec 20, 2021 10:42 am
Stringers and fuel tanks

Last post by skiffman09@yahoo.com « Fri Nov 19, 2021 1:03 pm
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by Rugerp904579 » Sun Feb 24, 2019 1:33 pm

Picked up an 85 airslot 185, pretty decent shape for its age. My questions are 1) what are the saddle tanks made of and are they a concern? Where are...

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Fri Nov 19, 2021 1:03 pm
Wasn't really looking for a project, But...

Last post by CptBill « Thu Nov 18, 2021 5:59 am
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by alrobot » Tue Aug 03, 2021 10:30 am

Here is the latest addition to my 95 218CCF.
The 200 Ocean Pro that came with it was a POS... Clearly wasn't taken care of by previous owner. No...

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Thu Nov 18, 2021 5:59 am
Adding sides to bimini?

Last post by CptBill « Wed Sep 29, 2021 6:34 am
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by ormsbeef » Tue Sep 28, 2021 4:18 pm

We are in the process of purchasing a 1995 Excel SE 26. It has a new bimini top on it. The current owner had it made at a canvas shop locally. He...

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Wed Sep 29, 2021 6:34 am
Upholstery for 1995 Excel SE 26

Last post by ormsbeef « Tue Sep 28, 2021 4:17 pm

by ormsbeef » Tue Sep 28, 2021 4:17 pm

We are in the process of purchasing a 1995 Excel SE 26. The seats have some tears and wear spots and we are thinking we want to have them redone. Any...

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Tue Sep 28, 2021 4:17 pm
1988 38KV Gas Tank Cleaning

Last post by CptBill « Mon Jul 12, 2021 2:54 pm
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by 88-38KV » Mon Jul 12, 2021 1:27 pm

I'm hoping someone has had experience in being able to properly clean out a fuel tank on an 88' 38KV without having to remove it but I fear that my...

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Mon Jul 12, 2021 2:54 pm
Re did my AC/DC panel

Last post by LMK « Wed Apr 28, 2021 10:16 pm
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by A1251 » Fri Jan 29, 2021 5:19 pm

I re did my AC/DC panel on my 1993 coastal 2600. Made it out of starboard on a piano hinge for full access to all the wiring.

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Wed Apr 28, 2021 10:16 pm
1986 American 190 Upholstery

Last post by Rangers842 « Wed Apr 21, 2021 2:09 pm
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by Rangers842 » Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:28 am

Hi,

New to forum and i need to replace some of my interior side panels. Does anyone have any templates of original panels?

Thanks

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Wed Apr 21, 2021 2:09 pm
New Windshield Wiper Install

Last post by Amclaurin « Thu Feb 11, 2021 8:05 pm
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by Amclaurin » Thu Feb 11, 2021 1:09 pm

Hi All,
New to the group. Looking for input on a wiper install. Any ideas on brands, any problems etc. There are currently no wipers. Plan on doing...

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Thu Feb 11, 2021 8:05 pm
2000 Wellcraft Sportsman 210 missing walkthrough window & frame

Last post by jonnymalibu « Tue Jan 19, 2021 7:24 pm
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by jonnymalibu » Mon Jan 18, 2021 2:39 am

Bought a 2000 Wellcraft Sportsman 210 missing the walkthrough window and frame. Didn't think it'd be difficult to find a replacement - was I wrong!...

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Tue Jan 19, 2021 7:24 pm
1989 250 costal

Last post by CptBill « Fri Jan 01, 2021 12:43 pm
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by bwheeler » Wed Dec 30, 2020 5:57 pm

I am looking for a parts diagram or list for my 1989 250 costal.. Any suggestions?

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Fri Jan 01, 2021 12:43 pm
removing some color stripes

Last post by thyme off « Thu Dec 03, 2020 8:36 am
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by Gran Finale » Mon Nov 02, 2020 10:50 am

i have an '88 Gran Sport that i am updating. In those days the hull paint jobs were pretty colorful! Mine sometimes gets called the Barney Boat...

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