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    Looking to upgrade to a faster cabin cruiser -- advice on brands and models?

    Re: Looking to upgrade to a faster cabin cruiser -- advice on brands and models? 1984 Wellcraft 26 aft cabin 1996 7.4 Mercruiser with BravoIII = 45mph WOT about 1MPG on a good day . 95 gal tank. I no longer own the boat but something simular with a big block single sounds like what you are...
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    Trying to sell my boat but how much??

    Re: Trying to sell my boat but how much?? how does it RUN? If it runs good , interior is decent,everything works, trailer is good, ??? Ask $3,000.00 My old 1957 LoneStar ElDorado. I replaced the trailer , installed a brand new 1994 Evinrude 115hp . Replace floor with 3/4" marine plywood...
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    Memorial Day on the Lake mishaps

    Re: Memorial Day on the Lake mishaps Sorry I didn't photograh them,:eek: I was preoccupied untangling anchor lines and outdrives while not spilling ma beer.There was a guy set up a lawn chair at the end of the ramp. I asked him " is this better than going to the movies ?" he said "much...
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    Memorial Day on the Lake mishaps

    I witnessed a few "novice " errors occur today at Lake Grapevine. It seams ev eryone with a boat was out. 1. The same "non english speaking " family I have posted about previously here with no clue what a" No Wake" sign means were towing thier kids on a tube in the No Wake Zone. Game warden was...
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    1958 Lone Star Drain Plug

    Re: 1958 Lone Star Drain Plug On my 1957 lonestar Eldorado withe the same plug I just wrapped teflon tape on the threads and it worked grat for many years.
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    So, realistically how much would this setup weigh?

    Re: So, realistically how much would this setup weigh? your current tow vehicle is only good for "less than " a mile tows to ramp at low speed. The new truck will do it without issue.!
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    '87 wellcraft 26' - its mine - almost :)

    Re: '87 wellcraft 26' - its mine - almost :) sounds like a winner! I'm happy for ya! This reminds me of my Wellcraft--loved the boat but it was a bear to launch & load, basicly by myself. I kept it in the water in a slip a few years but it was too expensive slip rental & fuel. . We only slept...
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    How to change engine oil

    Re: How to change engine oil I bought a drain tube you pull out the bilge drain prior to draining and it works great. I also have a 10qt oil pan and run a dry sump oil pan. Regardles, warm it up 1st and bring an extra roll of paper towles and a handy trash bag to put them in.
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    Will adding window tint to windshield cut down on dash glare?

    Re: Will adding window tint to windshield cut down on dash glare? I look over the top of My Glastron (Jay's sold it to me.) Windshield Day AND night. I wear polarizd sunglasses day and wrap around clear saftey glasses high speed at night. But I have swallowed plenty o bugs.
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    2013 boat fail!!

    Re: 2013 boat fail!! I did a 180 turn going about 40mph in my old LoneStar with a 1994 115 Evinrude about 20 years ago. It flung me & another 250lb guy to the back of the cockpit. We were sore but not as bad as it could have been.
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    Is this a good deal?

    Re: Is this a good deal? this 1957 LoneStar El Dorado was given to me in 1990. It was in rough shape, had a 1964 motor on it that I spent hundreds trying to get in reliable condition. In 1994 I spent $8400 on a brand new motor, steering ,and controls & gages. I never spent more than $200 on...
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    Longevity ? Help Please?

    Re: Longevity ? Help Please? I always get compliments on the boat. The Glastron runs good at 55mph GPS with the drive down. If I trim up it gets squirrellyl bouncinging up n down and begins to chine walk. The hull was not designed to go any faster. You can see the rebuild on Frisco...
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    Longevity ? Help Please?

    Re: Longevity ? Help Please? my 31 year old boat-- it was restored but I'm happy to own it. about 1/4 the price of a new simular sized boat.
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    Pontoon rebuild / redesign

    Re: Pontoon rebuild / redesign some things are more important than our boats
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    Nylon cover for trailer bunks ?

    I have access to 5/8" thick Nylon strips 2" to 2 1/2" wide x 12 feet long and I'm thinking of screwing them on top of my already carpet wrapped bunks. The already have recessed mounting holes. The bunks are 2x6 mounted on end. I live 1/2 a mile from 5 boat ramps in a next door to Corp of...
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    Towing 8,000Lbs this weekend.

    Re: Towing 8,000Lbs this weekend. my old boat was close to 8,000lbs on trl & full o fluids. I towed like a dream from Lake Texoma to the house in DFW area. I have a 2008 1500 Siverado ext cab 6.0 4180 automatic. It has a tow capasity of 8800lbs. The trailer had hyd. brakes on both axels. It...
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    Modernizing an older boat? Creating a new large sundeck on an old boat?

    Re: Modernizing an older boat? Creating a new large sundeck on an old boat? do yourself a favor and go with a big pontoon. And welcome to iboats!
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    A TINNY I would even be intersted in.

    Re: A TINNY I would even be intersted in. this 1957 built LoneStar El Dorado was the top of the line & super cool preformance boat of the day. 56 years later it is still awsome. I owned it for 20+ years and can attest it is pretty much indestructable. Aluminum FLEXES instead of breaking...
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    Too hot for boating?

    Re: Too hot for boating? We also do alot of night boating. Memorial Day to Labor Day are Fireworks every Friday night .. Have dinner on the lake, watch the fireworks then go back to resturant hear live music. There always a party somewhere. There is usually a bon fire at the san bar.
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    pictures of durabak (or spray dyed/painted vinyl)

    Re: pictures of durabak (or spray dyed/painted vinyl) I currently own Frisco's 1982 SX190 Glastron he rebuilt in 2010 with Durabark. It has held up great--comfy on bare feet--cool in direct 100F sunlight. The only issue is because of it's texture, is hard to clean. I have to scrub with commet &...
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