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  1. WalleyeSniper

    The overall rundown on Velvet Drives?

    I have researched quite a bit, only to be even more confused than when I started when it comes to V drives. I have only rebuilt outdrives and had alternative boats, so this is my first full inboard. A 1981 Sportcraft 270 with a straight inboard to where the engine is tilted back it seems...
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    1981 Sportcraft 270 repair underway - transom, stringers, & repower

    Came across an 81' Sportcraft 270 for $1500 and jumped on it. The hull is in great shape, so that's essentially what we were buying. Here on Lake Erie's central basin, we love these boats and I've have owned a few Sporties thus far. We decided to do the stringers, transom, and repower her. Just...
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    Boating on Suspended License (Ohio)

    Can you legally operate a powerboat on Lake Erie (Ohio) if your state Drivers license has been revoked/under suspension? I have a friend who is wanting to get into boating. BUT, he has a suspended driver's license here in Ohio for speeding/12pt suspension. I know in many states, if you have a...
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    Which Outdrive Is This?

    I know this is probably been addressed 100x, and I've seen many explanations and comparisons on the forums. But, for the life of me, I cannot decipher which outrive I have on my new (used) boat. The best I can come up with, is that it's more than likely "R/MR Alpha One". But, even if I'm...
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