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    Model of early 80s IO StarCraft?

    I have found it quite common for the HIN and the state registration to be off like that. A boat hull could easily be laid up in 1982 and then sold by the dealer during the following calendar year and the year registration would show the boat as new in 1983. Also bare hulls that would be used...
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    Nobody fishing?

    Yep, a fun time but I noticed the aspeck used the collective term we. Actually I let him fish from the lucky side of the boat. He caught all the fish, I almost caught one but it was a sunken branch.
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    prop depth on mini pontoon

    Looks like a fun boat to tool around in. Nice job.
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    Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96

    John Adams and John Quincy Adams (father and son) William Henry Harrison and Benjamin Harrison (grandfather and grandson) George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush (father and son) Benjamin Harrison (the 23rd president) was the grandson of William Henry Harrison (the 9th president). James Madison...
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    Hull ID Number Location on pre-1972 boat - Pacemaker

    •Prior to Nov. 1,1972 there were no requirements for a “HIN” to be assigned to recreational boats. Manufacturers used mostly serial numbers. The serial number assigned to the vessel by the manufacturer was unique to that manufacturer, but had no prescribed format beyond that specific...
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    Spindle

    If it was mine I would slide the bearing to where it normally would be and see if the fit is ok without any wiggle. If so I would run it.
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    Spindle

    That's a better view. Probably from when the spindle was welded to the axle tube.
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    Spindle

    Maybe it is just the lighting or the color rendition of my computer screen but that axle appears to have been subject to high heat in the area of the inner bearing.
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    Need help identifying 69 fiberglass boat

    Unusual but not rare. Used to see that a couple of times a year back when I was working the lake. I do remember seeing a Ranger bassboat with a port side helm. The only Ranger I ever saw configured that way.
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    Help with Boat Info

    Depending on what state or province you are in be certain you have all the paperwork needed to show you are the owner of the boat. It could be a real shame to put hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars fixing it up and find you can not get it registered for use.
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    Need help identifying 69 fiberglass boat

    The year would be around that time since Kiekhaefer was absorbed into the Brunswick company around 1961 and was no longer it's own corporation.
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    blower CFM needed for proper ventilation

    Found this on a boat insurance site; A Rough Guide to Selecting Blower Sizes For engine spaces up to: 70 cu. ft - 100 c.f.m. blower 71 to 100 cu. ft. - 150 c.f.m. blower 101 to 300 cu. ft. - 250 c.f.m. blower
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    Help with decision and direction . . .

    Either option would probably work out with your background. If I was in the same situation I would investigate joining one of the several United States Power Squadron groups in your area and go with the smaller boat as a starter. This will give you a chance to not only update your skills but...
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    Help ID a barn find.

    Champion, probably early 1940's, Don't know the value, https://www.ebay.com/itm/144681533327?hash=item21afb0ff8f:g:DDsAAOSwZgxbie5y
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    Got ME a nice something, BECAUSE!!! :)

    If you want to impress your boating buddies get the Navy line launching kit for your 500. Just the thing when the wind is taking you away from the fuel dock. An average range of over 330 feet with the floating head. Distances of 700 feet are claimed for the non-floating long distance head.
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    Unknown knob please help

    Remote live well drain valve, It is now in the closed position, when the handle in over the empty square it is open. To test it while the boat is on the trailer put water in the live well. It should hold water, move it and you should see water run out onto the ground. When you don't plan on...
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    Where Do I Get Marine Quality Non-Slip Strips?

    I have cut my own for years from left-overs from nonslip ice shield used in roofing. Boat trailers, utility trailers, steps on equipment, etc. Never had any go bad or peel in over twenty years of use. Was also free!
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    Need help identifying 69 fiberglass boat

    Mercury used the Quicksilver name on many of their accessories including their steering systems. Brunswick who owned Mercury also had their own line of boats that used the Quicksilver name.
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