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  1. matt167

    Using old mercruiser 140 engine in boat that had 3.0L with alpha one gen 2

    Bolt pattern on the crankshaft is different so the old flywheel won’t bolt to the new engine. One of the aftermarket companies makes parts to fit it together.
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    Restoring a trailer vs replacing a trailer

    True I could do that. We used to do stretched tires at the shop I used to work at with ether.
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    Restoring a trailer vs replacing a trailer

    My only hang up now is. The tires on the shoreline might not make it to where I’m going to swap the motors. The starcrafts old trailer is 4 lug as well so I can’t buy just one set of tires. The shoreline has nice galvanized wheels so buying assemblies won’t make sense. But getting trailer tires...
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    Restoring a trailer vs replacing a trailer

    The StarCraft is almost 400 lbs lighter than the Four winns fiberglass 16 foot that it currently has on it. 1960 lbs per brochure vs 1,400 lbs per the 1971 StarCraft brocure… both the donor Four Winns and the shoreline trailer are 1986 so I can only guess they were sold/ put together from new
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    Restoring a trailer vs replacing a trailer

    I don’t take the interstates. Don’t. Need to. I do have a blacktop company and a transfer station local so checking it wouldn’t be hard
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    Restoring a trailer vs replacing a trailer

    I had to think about it for a minute but your right. I will probably tow test it to see where it’s at. Or put a scale on it
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    Restoring a trailer vs replacing a trailer

    Correct no brakes on either. I know I can go to a metal supplier and will as long as I can get it galvanized
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    Restoring a trailer vs replacing a trailer

    Because you are increasing the size of the lever. The axle needs moved forward to balance the load. I’m changing the boat itself so that would need done anyway. The tongue weight should be 10% or a little more of the gross total trailer weight
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    Restoring a trailer vs replacing a trailer

    It’s 3x3 Galvanized tubing and the tongue is. 72” long. I did the rough guess measurements and measured forward 2’ and it would still actually fit. But I’ve found 8’ tongues at eastern marine and the axle can slide forward. It has notches for it. I love towing with a long tongue trailer. Both...
  10. matt167

    Just a reminder that summer will be here soon...

    Going out fishing on my dad’s boat next weekend.. behind my work is a very large reservoir pond that I think is fire department water access. But it’s huge. Big enough that waves will come up on a windy day. Makes me itch to get out.
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    Fuel tank repair

    Given I know someone who just about blew himself up, and burned his shop down welding a gas tank…. I would advise against it. There are ways. Filling with water is sometimes the answer. That’s a lot of water.. I’d have a new one re fabricated
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    Easiest Conversion

    Just buy a 1.98 leg off of Facebook marketplace or SEI. You might be able to prop it close enough to work with what you have. I would drop in a 3.0L until you have time to make the switch to a 4.3L which is more involved. 3.0s are cheap and that will get you back on the water. A good used 3.7...
  13. matt167

    Outboard motor weight

    75hp rating. About 200-250 lbs depending on power tilt and trim or not
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    Old Glasspar boat

    Made before HIN was standard. 1972 or older if memory serves. A boat without paperwork is a hassle or impossible depending on state. The boat likely is going to need transom, deck, stringers and although there’s a good chance the motor will run. It too is going to need to be gone through and...
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    Restoring a trailer vs replacing a trailer

    It’s a Shoreline that’s in question. Different company than shorelandr I think. They could be a subsidiary of the same. Anyway it has 14” tires if I remember correctly. The Tee Nee that the StarCraft is on is on 185/ 80 13s
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    Thinking about building a boat this fall

    Design like that with a cabin screams Chugger boat, which is a design that could be built in a month or sooner depending on how ambitious you are
  17. matt167

    How to find out the Hp and top speed of my Volvo Penta engine please

    What engine? Speed is dependent on Hp, hull length and weight
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    Restoring a trailer vs replacing a trailer

    Looks like they have several lengths. I’ll have to measure and see what I need. The trailer has a few extra sets of holes to move the axle
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    Restoring a trailer vs replacing a trailer

    My big StarCraft is sitting on an older Holesclaw or Tee Nee trailer that is structurally sound. But it’s in sad shape. It needs new rollers and everything. Wiring, wheels tires and bearings even before I move it. My little boat was easy as a brand new trailer was $900. I simply towed a new...
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    Where you buy gasoline is critical.

    I have a trailer boats. So I fill up the boat with the truck
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