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    looking at 71 slickcraft 28' any input

    looking at a 71 slickcraft 28' i plan on using it on the great lakes, i have not owned a boat this big, or one with twin inboards, has only 400 original hours on twin 327s, is a bit faded, but is in excellent condition, all original and not hacked up from a little old man, it appears he used an...
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    How much hp do need?

    I have a project boat with no motor that was originally an I/O, I am considering an outboard conversion, the boat is a 1969 allmand 25, it weighs in at close to 4,000lbs. with I/O installed, what would be a good outboard combo for this? i will be using the boat for cruising & trolling, any input...
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    info on john allmand boats

    I am new to iboats,:) i purchased a 1969 25' allmand boat this past summer (needs to be restored) i was wondering if anybody has any info if these were good boats or has ever owned one. i was able to find a web site that showed the history of them being built in Florida, but really wanted to...
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    acrylic latex paint

    i have to paint my 69 john allmand, has anyone used acrylic latex? topside? bottom? if so did you still wax it? what is the best paint for my buck? i trailer my boat and will only see fresh water in the great lakes. thanks for the help!
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