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    1964 Starcraft Bahama - Classic Preservation

    For a few years now, I have been watching for a "classic plastic" boat to turn up, that was in near original condition and could be easily brought back to preserve the boat as original. My last few boat projects have involved modifications to the the boats that basically recycled the boat with...
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    Bonita Bay Boat - Replace transom & add casting deck

    Well, its been awhile since i was on here ...... again i got side tracked with other projects like a new bathroom redo i promised the Admiral....but this time it also included some fun getting a 15' flats boat i picked up on the cheap ($240.) , ready for water. It needed a total redo of transom...
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    Carb Removal 1994 Johnson 9.9 ?

    It appears that trying to remove carb on Johnson 9.9 Rope start...one must first remove the recoil starter housing.....has anyone done this and can give me steps to take & advice on how to do it without it all unwinding in big mess, etc. ?
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    PL to Bed the Floor?

    Questions regarding PL vs PB for bedding my floor....... Will PL stick to the cured epoxy on the stringers and underside of deck with just a sanding to ruff it up??? I'm considering using the PL Premium instead of thickened epoxy.....can I walk on the deck in 12-24 hrs later or do I need to...
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    Convert 14' runabout into fishing boat for the SW FL flats

    I am planning to start a rebuild of a 14' runabout from 1964 to use for a fishing boat in SWFL flats. From the condition, it will need new floor from stringer to finish paint. Probably the transom too..... I will cut the Deck back up to the bow to hold my trolling motor and build a lower...
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