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    65 HP Johnson fouling plugs at slow speed; low power output

    G'Day, Mates! Mickdougal's on another tack. 1973 Glastron V-173, all original and a beauty to behold. Took her out twice and both times she has oil-fouled the plugs. This is, of course, the 3-cylinder 2-stroke engine. Fresh gas, Lucas synthetic mixed 50:1. New NGK B7HS-10 plugs. This boat has...
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    65 HP Johnson 3-cyl tachometer inoperative

    Ahoy, Salty dogs! As my classic 1973 Glastron approaches seaworthiness I am baffled concerning the tachometer. It didn't work when the previous owner got it and, amazingly, it still doesn't. On a whim I connected my fluke multimeter across the battery terminals with and without the engine...
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    Help me with flotation decisions

    Re: Help me with flotation decisions Hey, guys. I took a new tack on the Invader project. Rather than use up the entire boating season my wonderful wife encouraged me to start looking for another (non-project) boat. Then while browsing Craigslist she found this gorgeous 1973 Glastron 17 foot...
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    Help me with flotation decisions

    Re: Help me with flotation decisions Sorry, but it seems like one can overlook the basic details all too easily. I should have mentioned that the boat has this starboard list at rest. This is friend Joe standing on the port side, counteracting the list, and it is still evident. I am...
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    Help me with flotation decisions

    In September 2012 I bought my first boat. It is a 1979 Invader, 20', with good finish, fair upholstery, and the usual weathering for a 30+ year boat. I am learning. Boy, am I learning! I got it in the water yesterday after completely rebuilding trailer brakes, and doing all the service I...
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