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    Stripping Aluminum With Wire Wheel

    Iam in the motions of stripping down an old aluminum gamefisher 14. I really dont want to get into stripping with chemicals. I tried using a wire wheel and it works fantastic, however I dont want it to damage anything. Is this hard on the aluminum? I will be putting a primer and paint...
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    69 Starcraft Falcon Resto

    Figured I might as well make a thread of the entire restoration and just update it as I get things done. The boat isnt in bad shape. Some rivets needs repaired, a couple paint scratches and an entirely new interior. Below are some pictures with a few explanations. If you guys notice something...
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    Plywood Flooring Questions

    As stated in my other topic, Iam redoing a 69 Starcraft Falcon. I plan on using some 3/4" ply for the flooring...plan on doing it with two seperate sheets with a seem almost in the middle of the floor. Is Marine grade ply really needed? 3/4 really isnt easy to rot out and the boat is not...
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    Picked up a 69 Starcraft Falcon

    After looking for a long, long time I finally found a smaller 14' aluminum runabout. 1969 Starcraft Falcon aluminum runabout with a modified transom for a 1983 Johnson 40 VRO. I have a few questions about some repairs on the boat if you fellas dont mind. There are about 8 rivets that have a...
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    Whats the name of this boat? (pics ofcourse)

    Looking to find out the name/brand of this boat. Its a 16 foot with a 64 Evinrude 40hp (or so Im told) The owner thinks the boat is still originallly matched with the current motor. It needs new floors and possibly stringers.. Fiberglass obviously needs some refinishing. The trailer is newer...
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    1988 Johnson 150 Head Gasket

    Hey guys, Im heading out to look at a 1988 Stratos bassboat on the weekend and Im told the motor is a 1988 Johnson 150. Not sure what model (I believe theres 3?) Anyways, I was told it needs a head gasket. What are some of the other problems associated with these motors? What kind of hours...
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    Mercruiser 120 Reliability questions

    A couple questions for some of the guru's in here. Treat me as a I/O newby because, well, thats what Iam. Iam going to look at an 1981 15 ' Peterborough with a mercruiser 2.5/120 within the next couple days. Now....... Are these motors reliable in a general sense? (if looked after ofcourse)...
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