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    Help-Your experiences/suggestions welding bow or chine on Chieftains

    Found a "deal" on CL in Ohio for an older 18' Chieftain OB, Shoreline trailer and 105 Chrysler (no title on the motor so no good to me) owner says bow metal has a crack and one chine edge is cracked. He bought it as a project and thinks bondo is the way to go. I know its not, but before I...
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    HELP your thoughts '88 Mirrocraft 20' Cuddy 115 Suzuki VRO and 9.9 Yamaha 4s Kicker?

    All, Have been lurking for sometime, learning from the masters and been watching for a bottom feeder short OB Chieftain or Islander to fix or a turn key I might be able to afford. Of course just got my furlough notice this week.... last kid still in college, wood boat isn't finished But.....ran...
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    Info/Pictures for 1980 MFGDuchess Tri-Hull Deck Replacement Stringers, Framing, Foam

    Am getting ready to replace the deck/floor in my 1980 MFG Duchess Tri-Hull. Would like information and pictures of similar vintage MFG stringers, subfloor and foam that I may find i.e. by 1980 what material was used for the stringers, is there foam and any other details that may have been...
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    Heights of Chieftains vs. Islanders?

    All, I've been lurking here for some time and have to say this site has a great group of really helpful folks with a wicked sense of humor and a lot of knowledge. I'm thinking about buying a Starcraft and it looks like an 18' foot outboard would be what I could easily tow and launch and fit...
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    Replacement "SS staples" for 1980 85HP motor cover gasket

    Hi, I'm looking for replacement SS staples to be able to install a factory replacement gasket on this motor's cover. I'd appreciate any sources for them and installation techniques or if there is a substitute for this gasket such as a crimp-on automotive type gasket that is used with good...
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    Photos needed of tri-hull MFG 80 Duchess or earlier MFG Gypsy stringers/subfloor/foam

    I would appreciate any photos and information showing what the framing, floor and foam should look like before I pull mine up. Also if it can be done without removing the cap. The floor is soft in some areas but the transom is fine. PO had not regularly drained the 3 inner plugs inside the...
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    Dash Plate Source- Ignition Switch + Choke

    I have a 62 Gale 40HP Sovereign and am looking for the dash plate for the key ignition switch and the choke button. Missing on my boat, the switch was epoxied in from the rear and looks bad so plan to replace it and a factory style plate if not an original would cover the hole and look...
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    Newbie Dutchess TriHull Floor Replacement

    Am trading into a 1980 15' Dutchess with 85HP Evinrude w/T&T and EZ Loader roller trailer. The rear floor has been overlaid with a layer of plywood due to soft floor beneath. All else seems sound. Can anyone provide me some guidance on what to expect i.e. are the stringers on these glassed in...
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    Electrical Hookup for 62 Gale 40HP ES?

    Am looking for a booklet that discusses installing this motor i.e. wiring diagrams but also what type of key switch to use and how the motor is stopped. The Thompson I am getting has been cobbled up with mixed wire colors and it does not appear the harness is correct for the motor and solenoid...
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    Magnolia Craft 16' Model A Trailer Weight

    The Thompson I'm inheriting comes on the above 1959 bunk trailer made by the M.A. Moody Company of Maben MS. Not registered and to do it need a weight of the trailer. I don't want to remove the boat and motor and can't find data on the boat's weight. I know the 40HP Gale on it is 143lbs. Any...
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    22' Holiday OB in Toledo Craigslist Today

    All, I'm still a wannabe waiting for a 16' SS but saw this, has dropped to $1600 from previous $2000. Motor is listed as blown, as in not working Evinrude 150. Has many accessories, 2 tops, electronics, etc. Earlier postings showed very nice interior. Good luck to someone, this is too big...
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    16' SS Motor OMC or Mercury HP and options

    Have pretty much decided on Starcraft 16' SS as the way to go for me for now based on room in garage, light weight for towing and to ease handling for me and repairability of rivets vs aluminum welding. I'd appreciate thoughts from the tin men on ease/cost of maintenance of older OMC vs...
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    Open or Closed Bow? 16' or 18'?

    Am seeing some fall deals pop up on CL and eBay and combined with all the good restorations and recommendations I've seen on this site am getting tin fever. Looking for something lightweight to tow with a V6 Dodge Caravan, capable of holding six but usually four, joyriding and fishing in rivers...
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    Riveted Starcraft vs. Welded Crestliner?

    What are the advantages/disadvantages of riveted vs. welded construction? It appears that both companies made a 16 and 18 foot bowrider/fish&ski which looks like the style that would serve most of my purposes. Metal definitely seems the way to go, and the folks on this site are very helpful...
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    Looking for '74 Starcraft Catalog

    Would appreciate any links or attachments of a 1974 catalog that would show the SuperSport bowrider details and specifications, am thinking hard about joining the ranks. Thanks, John
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    Need thoughts on 74 16'SS with ' 71 60HP Johnson

    Am new to metal boats and am wondering if this boat with running motor and working trailer for under $800 is a good deal and what to look for when I examine it. I plan river and inland lake use, typically 4 adults aboard, cruising, fishing and perhaps some tubing. Looks like they pretty much...
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