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Berdink replied to the thread Late 70's to Late 80's - Worth shopping for?.

I'm pretty settled on a 70hp. I'm not trying to go fast. For everything I do, 20mph on plane is all I need. My current 1984 2-stroke...

Jun 24, 2026
Berdink replied to the thread Late 70's to Late 80's - Worth shopping for?.

It's a 18 foot Holiday

Jun 24, 2026
Berdink reacted to racerone's post in the thread Late 70's to Late 80's - Worth shopping for? with Like.

The late 70 / 80's model 3 / 4 cylinder OMC are excellent.----Pick one up for $500 or less to rebuild.----You would no longer worry...

Jun 24, 2026
Berdink reacted to saltchuckmatt's post in the thread Late 70's to Late 80's - Worth shopping for? with Like.

I would get a mid 80's 70hp JohnnyRude. Excellent motor. In my area there is plenty. IMHO, it's way better than a 50 Starcrafts are...

Jun 23, 2026
Berdink reacted to matt167's post in the thread Late 70's to Late 80's - Worth shopping for? with Like.

Stuff is available and currently not expensive. The OEM stuff will soon fade away though as BRP quit making Evinrude stuff. They will...

Jun 23, 2026
Berdink posted the thread Late 70's to Late 80's - Worth shopping for? in Johnson & Evinrude Outboards.

Hello, My 84 Suzuki 75hp lower unit is now shot. Parts support is dead. . I'm shopping for a used 50hp to 70hp outboard for my 1967...

Jun 23, 2026
Berdink reacted to SHSU's post in the thread '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable with Like.

There are varying opinions on Salt-Away, I personally haven't tried it so I can't say. That being said, 8 out of 10 trips will be in...

Jun 7, 2026
Berdink replied to the thread '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable.

Once a year for three days in brackish water. Would Salt-Away remove the salt from the carpet?

Jun 6, 2026
Berdink reacted to SHSU's post in the thread '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable with Like.

Don't carpet if you are going to use in saltwater. If not, then shouldn't be a problem. SHSU

Jun 6, 2026
Berdink replied to the thread '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable.

I've been really happy with my beater. It's not pretty, but it does the job and doesn't leak one bit. . I plan on keeping it ugly but...
Jun 5, 2026
Berdink reacted to airshot's post in the thread Bottom Bunks and Rust-Oleum Paintjob with Like.

I always used any cheap carpet I could find. Leave the bottom of the bunk board open, ( not covered in carpet) this way the water is...

May 29, 2026
Berdink replied to the thread Bottom Bunks and Rust-Oleum Paintjob.

I did, Majic, but I think it was bad.

May 29, 2026
Berdink replied to the thread Bottom Bunks and Rust-Oleum Paintjob.

Doing research I found that marine carpet specifically for bunks is supposed to be the best for painted boats. Of three recommended...

May 28, 2026
Berdink replied to the thread Bottom Bunks and Rust-Oleum Paintjob.

I did a forum search and found this: https://forums.iboats.com/threads/best-carpet-for-trailer-bunks.764966/

May 28, 2026
Berdink replied to the thread Bottom Bunks and Rust-Oleum Paintjob.

This is how far I've gotten with my conversion from all rollers.
May 28, 2026

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