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    Free Boat

    Assuming you are referring to a 1969 Pacemaker boat (often called an Alglas), these vessels were built with solid molded fiberglass hulls, reinforced with resin, and often featured a combination of fiberglass-encased plywood or timber in the longitudinal frames, transom, and engine stringers.
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    What is your worst day on the water?

    25 foot pacemaker wooden boat ( they measured at the waterline then so back then 30 + ) I was on the flybridge in the state channel ( L.I. N.Y. great south bay ) 40 Ft of water /12 fathoms My parents were actually on board for a day trip,( my dad talked me into this boat as he said he would...
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    Double lip/extended lip seal - which way does it install??

    The flexible "lips" always are on the pressure side ( think of automotive main seal, oil tries to get out, lips swell and hit crankshaft, lips inside
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    1965 Pacific Mariner 16'

    You found the right wife ! (see the 1st post here please )
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    How To Remove This Prop Help Needed

    Take a clear picture and /or If you have misplaced your McGard ID Registration Card which was included with your lock set when originally purchased, check in your vehicle glove compartment as this is the most common place for the I.D. Card/Sticker to be stored. If you are unable to locate the...
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    1976 mercruiser 140 carb

    Adapter plate ? That's what we did with the old slant 6 engines-lol
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    New to boating safety, looking forward to learning from everyone!

    Find your nearest Coast Guard Auxiliary and ask them if they have a safety course coming up. Also always remember the 1/3 rule for fuel.
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    1973 StarCraft SS 16 Restore

    I just purchased a 1974 Starcraft and am going to repower it with a 40hp Yamaha power trim and tilt, I am not going water skeeing I just want to get on plane, originally I had a 30hp and will also add an auxilary outboard in the case my main fails. I would like recommendations, also I may not...
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    new project

    starcraft, sorry, new to this
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    new project

    1974 aluminum
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