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  1. THEPATRIOT

    Paint/prep Question?

    Here are a few pics of the flaking paint inside of my "64 MFG(glass).The sides have been painted once or twice???I have an electric sander,and plan to repaint with a roller(Rustoleum?).My question is,what grit of paper should i start/finsish with before painting?Also,should i prime it?Any help...
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    85HP Johnson PICS!(should i?)

    This is the 1969 85HP hrdro-electric Johnson i'm thinking of getting for my old MFG.This motor is CLEAN as new under the cover!The rest of it is super clean/straight also.No corosion,beat up parts ect...Here's the deal-$500-test run,compression tested,perfect controls and wiring.He's also...
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    Transom question?

    On my "64 Westfield the wood transom is curved.If it was to be replaced with new wood,how could it be done?(mine is solid still!)Thanks
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    Force price check?

    What would a clean original good running 1990 Force 125HP outboard be worth? +or-
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    Starcraft floor question???

    A friend has what we believe is a early to mid "60's Starcraft Riviera(anybody have a reference pic?).The floors are pretty spongy!Do these have plywood floors?He seems to think it's ok,but i think it's rotten.Any help from Starcraft owners would be great.
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    Gel coat cleaning???

    My "64 MFG has a light blue gel coat on top.It has black spots of ?All over it,what's a good cleaning product to scrub all this stuff off?I just want to get it CLEAN,and give it a good waxing.Also,what's a good wax to use?Thanks!
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    1969 Johnson 85HP questions?

    A guy i know has one for sale(w/controls and all wiring).It's a SUPER clean original ran in fresh water only.He bought from an old man who said it always performed great.He wants to do a compression test and have it running before i buy it.(he's hevy into boats)Are these GOOD engines???I read...
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    What year Johnson?

    A friend picked up an 85HP model#85esl69f serial#j3035591.Any info would be great!
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    Holsclaw?

    I'm in need of a vintage trailer for my "64 MFG and came across a clean mid "60's Holsclaw with coil springs.It has NO rust,but needs paint.The only thing it may need down the road is new coil springs,are they available???Also,are these good trailers?How could i estimate the value of the...
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    Outboard needed!

    I have limited knowledge of these engines,and will need one for my 1964 16FT MFG Westfield.I want something from the mid "60's-early "70's.I'm looking for something reliable,any idea's???(EVERYTHING i have is OLD!)This is my first boat,i'm doing what's called a "driver restoration" clean...
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    My $50- MFG!

    I just scored this 16ft 1964 MFG Westfield for $50-(w/papers!)off a "junkman"!It's ROCK SOLID front to back!!!He sold all the parts off it(motor/seats/trailer)and was going to scrap it :eek:.The blue gelcoat is nice,not all cracked up ect...I LIKE this one!:)
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    1978 1400 series?

    A friend just picked one of these up for $500-.The owner told him it was a good runner when put away a year or two ago.Are these decent engines?SERIAL #4866436.Also,what is the exact horsepower?He's putting it on an 18ft Starcraft Rocket.Any help would be great.
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    New Starcraft,need help!

    This is my first boat.It's a 14ft Starcraft (Arrow,i think?).The GOOD-It came with a trailer,Mercury controls and was delivered for $150-.It has new seats(4 years ago) that fold out and have underside storage.The BAD-the transom wood is WET PULP!Would a pourable transom be a good idea?I really...
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