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  1. redmen62

    Looking for my next winter project

    Hello everyone, Since finishing my restoration and engine rebuild on my '68 mark twain, I'm looking for my next winter project and wanted some opinions on what I'm tossing around. I'm in the chain o lakes in IL where the water is incredibly shallow and jet boats and jet skis are everywhere...
  2. redmen62

    Mercruiser 160 rebuild part 2

    Hello again everyone Still working on the 1969 Mark Twain project boat (18' v sonic)... Got the engine rebuilt and running well enough (little rough, but good enough for shakedown rides), fixed the gel coat and weak floor and hull spot, and took her out for the maiden voyage and we started...
  3. redmen62

    Inline 6 rebuild

    Hi all, Picked up a 1968 Mark Twain as a project boat; it's cosmetically pretty solid but has a few known mechanical problems (250ci 160hp MerCruiser)... We know that the engine has been submerged in water (previous owner forgot to put the plug in), he wasn't sure how high the water got, but...
  4. redmen62

    Aluminum Hulls

    Hey everyone, I'm new to the forum, and looking for some help... I'm looking at upgrading to a larger boat. I've looked at a couple of Marinettes, and am not sure about their aluminum hulls. I don't know much about aluminum boats, and any help, advice, or words of wisdom would be much appreciated.
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