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    Successful conversion of a Jupiter to a centre console?

    Anyone remember???? I remember Barato2 was working on one a year or so ago... but can't remember if anyone ever actually completed the project.... Anyone recall one? Jim
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    Lost Rear Gunwale/Transom Cover Piece --- Passenger Side...

    Hey Fellas, Ok... so went for a 32 mile ride last Friday with the whole crew. All went well.... Except that the dock hand at the restaurant tied the boat to tight to the dock. As it turns out there was a bolt head right under the rear edge and it cleanly sheared the back left...
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    1968 Starcraft Jupiter - Rebuild

    Got the 70 installed this weekend! Runs great! Really is the right motor for the boat. Cruises great in the 25 to 32 mph range --- although I did not open it up as it is a new powerhead/pistons/etc. So it needs to break in for a while. Another interesting thing... when I had the 24...
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    Starcraft Withdrawl...

    Ok... so been a bit MIA for the last while --- been out enjoying the waterways!!! However, since I don't have a Starcraft in dry dock for the fall/winter/spring building season, I have a boat that will be named simply "Starcraft IV"!! If it's ok with the moderators and you guys, I would like...
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    It may be time to give our significant others a promotion... to...

    Fella's, In the spirit of the season and in light of what we fella's are permitted to do with our hobby, I was thinking that it was time we promote our significant others from Admiral to "High Command". Without their consent, understanding and uhhh sound reasoning among other things, we would...
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    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration Really does look like checking to me as well. Another option would be to sand as Bluefin suggested and then use Helmsmans spar varnish and put 3-4 coats. Then you can paint over it when done. Best guess is that you would need a max of 2 quarts --- roughly...
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    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration No problem here in Canada..., :):smug::rolleyes:
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    1965 Merc 500 --- Crack in Lower Unit...

    Hey Fella's, I have a 1965 Merc 500 Short Shaft with a crack in the LU that is leaking bottom end oil out of it. Couple of questions: - Would you advise stripping the guts out of the LU and having it welded? - Can I take the LU guts, pickup a long shaft LU and swap the guts? - Does anyone...
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    1964 Starcraft Jet - Rebuild

    Hmmmm getting excited about another project here... so I thought I would admittedly prematurely... post a sneak peak of what will be making it's way to my garage this weekend... :) Just couldn't resist! :) :) Just a little peak... It's gonna be a "busy" winter! J.
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    2 Boats --- Unsure of Make or Model --- But Cool looking...

    Ok... came across these at a junk yard --- but for sale. Anyone hesitate a guess at the make/model? The silver one is my preference! Love the dash! Bit of a hole that was patched at some time... More in next post... Whatchuguys think??????? :)
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    Am I Being to Stingy Here....

    Ok... here's the deal... 1 12' aluminum boat with a motor (can't honestly remember)--- needs work but easy fix up 1 14' classic 50's runabout with 40 hp lark (I think) only running on 1 cylinder but cosmetically in decent shape. Boat is a disaster and needs a complete re-build --- aka massive...
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    1988 90 HP Johnson - Runs Rough When NOT Under Load

    Hey Guys, I have a 90 HP Johnson that runs rough only when not under load and only when at speed! So lemme give you the good and bad: The Good: - Starts great - Idles great - Low speed operation is great - Acceleration is great - Runs great when off plane (or off the "Step") --- will run...
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    Furthest Distance Driven to Pickup Your Boat...

    Just out of curiosity... what is the round trip distance you have driven to pickup your boat... Mine was a paltry.. 400km or about 250 miles!
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    I'm thinking this might be too much motor...

    Some have been worried about too much or too little power for their tinnies... I'm thinking that the photo below illustrates a good example of the former. When the motor appears larger than the boat... it might be time to de-power. FYI: This boat runs a solid 93 mph!! Anyone else seen a...
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    What is everyone using to tow their tinnies?

    Expanding upon what northface posed regarding towing a 16' boat behind a Corolla would work, I was curious to know what others are using to tow their tinnies. I found an old thread for what people use to tow --- bug most of the entries were for towing pretty large glassers. If there is a...
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