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    1981 70 Johnson. How to manually raise motor...

    Hello,. I have an '81 70 hp with time and trim that doesn't work. How do I manually raise the motor? Thanks.
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    I'm stuck

    Hi all, New to me trailer. Sorry in advance for not knowing all the correct terminology. I'm trying to install a new receiver. But I am stuck in the middle of tear down. Not sure what to do next. This is a double axle trailer with a 19' aluminum starcraft on top. I'm pretty sure I'm...
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    '66 Sunchief. Layout ideas.

    Hi all, Bought this beauty to fish Lk. St. Clair comfortably. Looking for ideas on interior layout. It will be used mainly as a fishing boat. What are some must-haves? Some don't do's? I am on a strict budget, so I am OK with middle of the road solutions and DIY hacks. Also, I am sure...
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    '66 Starcraft Sunchief. I'm going to give it a shot.

    Just brought home this '66 Sunchief. I bought it in my quest to comfortably fish Lk. St. Clair. (Detroit, Mi.) I'm pretty sure the first order of business is to do a through cleaning, leak test, Gluvit, and re-deck. Since I am short one garage, I will have to wait for a little warmer...
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    Keeping excellent sales records is a MUST...

    I am kicking myself in the rear right now for not keeping detailed sales records. Here is the unfolding story: I bought a small runabout last March. It was a 14' Chrysler Charger 151. It had a clean Chrysler 55hp that ran wonderfully. I transferred all the paperwork for the boat and...
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    I need some quick opinions on a possible purchase.

    Hello, This forum has always been wonderful and you guys give good, honest advice. I have the opportunity to buy this boat. What are your initial opinions? I plan on using a boat mostly for fishing on Lake Saint Clair. Occasionally the family will want to cruise. Not so much tubing...
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    Should I fix up or part out?

    I just picked up what I believe to be a 1957 Evinrude Lark 35 hp. motor. The price was right. Here is my main objective: I would like to get out on the water as inexpensively as possible (please keep snickers to a minimum...lol). I need a boat in the 16' range. Should I part out this motor...
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    Do I have an alternator?

    My 1967 55HP Chrysler has an alternator badge on the engine cover. Is it lying to me?
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    shifting problem in 1967 55HP Chrysler..

    I took my brand used Charger 118 out for it's maiden voyage yesterday. All went well, except.... I have no reverse. My 1967 55 HP seems to be in forward at all times. When I push the throttle forward I get forward real fast. With the throttle straight up I get forward real slow (kinda nice for...
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    My New Chrysler Charger 118

    Just picked up this beauty today. It's mostly original and in great shape for its age. Now if it only remembers where the good fishin' holes are... My new boat album Yep, it is almost a tri-hull... Yep, it has a Chrysler hanging off the back... But it was so pretty I couldn't resist...
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    The Best Sales Pitch Ever!

    I have been looking to buy an inexpensive boat for several months. Last weekend I went and looked at one in my price range. When I got there the owner was shoveling snow out of the hull. It was a real nice and sunny day so a lot of the snow had melted. Water was pooled everywhere. A buddy...
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    Buying a used boat...Dealer vs. private party

    Hello, First of all let me thank you for a great forum filled with such friendly, knowledgeable people. I am looking to buy my first boat. My budget is very limited. I am searching Craigslist and have found some interesting offers. I also came across two old boats being sold by a dealer. I...
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