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    What size and year Chrysler Outboad to capture?

    Hi Folks. Getting a 1968 Chrysler Commando 151 center console boat (have to pop lid off and fix transom, stringers and floor of course). I like twin cylinders. Also like simplicity and I'm not scared of maintenance. Wondering if a 55 hp would push the boat OK? Or should I go for a 70/75 hp 3...
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    Which 18 HP ? Johnson or Evinrude.

    Hi Hankering for a 1960's 18 HP twin. Johnson FD or Evinrude Fast twin? What would be best in terms of parts availability? Are these motors the same under the bonnet? Thanks Doog :D
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    Sylvan Offshore, 18 to 22' differences?

    Hi When I see Internet Ads the Sylvan Offshores look very close in length. Are the folks rounding off? i.e. is an 19' really a 21'? I'm after an 18' (or is 19') for protected waters and trying to stay small. The Starcraft 18' Starchief must have dimensions close to the Offshore 18'? Just...
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    21' Sylvan Offshore Aluminum Outboard or conversion

    Found a 21' Offshore at a good price but it has something I'm not familiar with (Pop had straight inboards) which is an Inboard/Outboard Mercruiser 3.0L. Can a guy convert to Outboard from 3.0L IB/OB and not mess up the geometry using a beam wide bracket?Thats if or when the IO gives me...
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    1968 Holiday Painted Hull

    I know lots of hulls have been painted and there is a ton of info on the subject. But is there any cons to not having an original finish? Is a painted a hull Ok to have? What I like about steel hulls is the fact that you can touch them up without fuss. Can a skipper do the same with a...
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    Starcraft Noobie..which year

    Howdy. In have the bug for a SC from the past. I'm thinking a 16 or 18' holiday. I like the rectangular windshields versus the round. I like the deck. Can someone help me sort out which year had what? One pic I saw had a round bow versus pointy and a high freeboard.Maybe she was glass. I am...
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