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    1957 Johnson Javelin

    It's come time for some brutal self-honesty. I'm never going to finish my restoration of my vintage motor. I want to put my boat in the water, but I keep running into problems so I haven't. My question for you pros: It runs. I did something with the steering cables, and I'm tired of the...
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    Mile Master pressurized gas tank repair

    Hi all - the gasket around the tank cover has crumbled off, and I need a new one of those and think I should replace the double line hose, and maybe some gaskets too - I see there are a lot of those involved. The brass connectors are in good shape - but I can't see inside. Is there a gasket or...
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    Johnson Javelin RJE-18 muffs?

    My motor is ready to be fired up. Before I trailer it to the water, I'd like to start it up in the driveway. Last time it was a hairy project involving a giant trash bin full of water and a box for it to stand on because it wasn't tall enough. Then trying to empty it so I could pull it out...
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    I need this cover!

    Re: I need this cover! Ok. I'm a giant jack-***. I got everyone off on a wild goose-chase, and here's why: that motor I posted in the pic isn't mine; it's a photo I snagged off an ad on ebay. I was just using it for reference, to show what cover I was talking about. I do indeed have an...
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    Vintage AlumaCraft "Queen of the Waters" 15'

    Re: Vintage AlumaCraft "Queen of the Waters" 15' Hi, Lori! I have a 1958 Alumacraft Deep C with a 1957 Johnson Javelin 30 hp (see photo). The trailer I bought it on was junk, not the original anyhow, and I sold it for $50. My boat project is ongoing, and I get to it when I get the gumption...
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    Restoring Alumacraft Deep C

    Re: Restoring Alumacraft Deep C I'm at the bottom of my own project. Going sloooowwwww. Picking up a part here and there, heading oh, so slowly toward the water... It has new seats, and the motor ran well until I actually put it in the water.:confused: The controls were goofed up and I took...
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    I need this cover!

    Re: I need this cover! Somewhere, somebody asked for photos of my motor. Doug does have a cover, it's from a seahorse so isn't technically correct but will fit for now. Thanks for the referral - I'm glad to have a go-to guy.
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    I need this cover!

    I should be working, but I'm obsessed. Here is a photo of the cover/faceplate I need for my RJE-19. The mechanic cut a piece of aluminum, spray painted it, and stuck (I don't know how) it over the open space. I said "won't I need to get at the controls?" He said "nah". I've had a hard time...
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    1957 Johnson Javelin 35 hp - control box, etc.

    I finally got a carburator installed, and I couldn't get it into neutral to get it started. It started in the driveway with the garden hose, but not when I got it in the water! I took the control box apart, and the wire wasn't tightened with the set screw, so I did that and got forward...
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    How do I attach images?

    I can't seem to add an album. When I click on User Control Panel, nothing happens. I understand I need to create an album to add pictures, but I can't get past the first step! Can anyone help?
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    How much does my boat weigh?

    I'm looking for any specs on my 1958 Deep "C". I can't seem to find a thing - and I am on the quest to at least know how much my boat weighs. Does anyone know where I could find this out? Thank you!!:confused:
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    Which hitch kit for Kia Soul?

    I have a 15' alumacraft, and it's all ready to go...except I have no way to get it to water. I'm towing about 2 miles to the boat ramp, and I asked Kia if towing anything voids my warranty, which it doesn't. I've gotten a price of $330, but a longtime boat man said he'd put one on for me if I...
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    1957 Johnson Javelin 35 - battery?

    I finally got my motor repaired, and now I need a battery. They run about $100 +/-, and I saw a post here that said the motor really doesn't need the 650 cca battery I was about to buy. Is it possible I can use a smaller battery and charge it up between uses? The posts were from 2003 so I...
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    2005 15 hp Suzuki on a 1958 Alumacraft

    While I get my 1957 Johnson Javelin restored, I want to put this Suzuki on my 1958 15' Alumacraft. It's being sold by a nice little old lady for $1350 and it's nearly brand new. The boat has a steering wheel but the motor has a tiller (?) so the "good old boat boys" (sorry if that offends...
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    1958 Alumacraft Deep C - what's it worth?

    I've been offered $1200 for my boat and trailer. I still have the '57 Javelin motor, but it's missing a carburator, so my best thinking was to just get a new motor and try to sell the Javelin for parts, but now this offer's come up. I live in Florida, and sure would love to have my little boat...
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