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    1970(71?) chrysler 45hp model 456HA parts availability?

    I purchased a boat last year with a 45hp chrysler on it. We messed around with it and got it to run well. Meanwile, I bought the exact same motor from a local guy for $25.00 that I was going to use for parts. It was sitting for awile, so I fogged it and let it go. I just started fooling around...
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    transom progress with pics and questions(more pics)

    working on my transom. all the wood is out. I ground out stress cracks and holes to prep for fixing. I have one spot of delamination. Do I grind until the delamination is gone, or have I gone far enough(last pic). I have some clean up to do on the bottom inside of the hull, but other than that...
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    Am I crazy?

    I'm in the process of replacing the deck in my boat(the floor) I was planing on replacing the stringers and transom also. The stringers are solid, exect for the exteme stern(back) foot or so. I will replace the rot on the stringers but leave the rest. the transom is pretty solid and dry except...
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    my new project

    Just picked it up today. An early 70's 14' glassmaster side console. Solid floor, transom, and the motor runs. I payed $350.00 for it. Now to rip it apart and make it a center console. I'll take pics and ask alot of questions as I go. http://s222.photobucket.com/albums/dd32/aquaholic14_album/
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    honeing cylindar question???

    Do I need to get oversized pistons or rings if I hone the cylinder walls?
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    anybody dealt with lanier marine in ga?

    I am interested in a new project boat and they have quite a few. One specific in mind, but being 13 hours away doesn't help. Any dealing with them, good or bad would be appreciated. thanks, chad
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    how available are parts for 70's motors?

    I am looking into buying a motor and have found some nice motors in the mid 70's year range. can I still get a full inventory of parts for these motors?
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    vintage outboard hp ratings/weight compared to modern

    I am in restoring a 1968 silverline belaire. I am about ready to repower and have a few questions. It has a max h.p. rating of 120hp. How do the h.p. rating back then and now compare. Also, how do they compare with the weights. For example, does a 100hp from 1968 weigh more or less than a modern...
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    vintage outboard hp ratings/weight compared to modern

    I am in restoring a 1968 silverline belaire. I am about ready to repower and have a few questions. It has a max h.p. rating of 120hp. How do the h.p. rating back then and now compare. Also, how do they compare with the weights. For example, does a 100hp from 1968 weigh more or less than a...
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    best multimeter to test marine electronics???

    can anyone recomend a good meter. I'm in the market for one
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    cost of a professional repaint(fiberglass)

    I am in the market to get my 16 foot silverline repainted. Can anybody tell me an average cost for a professional paint job? the boat would be striped down to the hull before it goes. Just looking for a general idea, like would it cost $500 or $5000. Also, if anybody can recomend a painter...
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    Frozen motor/rebuild questions

    I recently purchased a boat that had a 1985 50hp johnson vro that was ran with no oil and froze. My question here is, when a motor locks up, what damage is done to the block? does it warp, and can it be reused. Can I just get it bored and decked and go from there? I understand that situations...
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