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  1. THEPATRIOT

    I.D this old boat!

    Anybody know what make/model these are?Thanks
  2. THEPATRIOT

    Lonestar ID/project?

    A friend is looking at this boat,it said to be a 1968 Lonestar.It's aluminum and around 16ft.The motor is bad,and he's asking $300-for it.Did they still make Lonestars in 1968,and what model could it be?Thanks
  3. THEPATRIOT

    Lonestar boats?

    I'm looking at a 16.5ft aluminum LS today.The owner says it's a 1968.What year did the Lonestar name stop?Here's a pic.(from the ad)
  4. THEPATRIOT

    Cleanup question(glue)???

    I have a black plastic steering wheel that had aluminum inserts on the spokes.The inserts are long gone,and a hard yellow residue is left over.Any idea's how i can get it off without ruining the wheel???:confused:
  5. THEPATRIOT

    Another rot question?!

    A friends boat had some cracked glass on the deck,so he remove it.(peeled away).The area is maybe 10x12 inches???The wood is wet,but still pretty solid.What should we put down(after it dries out)before putting down fresh glass/paint???Any help would be great!:confused:
  6. THEPATRIOT

    early "60's Merc weight?

    How much do the 50HP motors from the early "60's weigh?Thanks
  7. THEPATRIOT

    Sea King 5 questions?

    Any idea what year this is,and are they any good?This motor has VERY little use,and is SUPER clean.It turns over nice and has spark,the guy's asking $150- for it.
  8. THEPATRIOT

    Need advice QUICK!

    I know NOTHING about PWC!I can get a 1996 Sea Doo SPX with a blown motor and Venture trailer for $100!If the hull is good,should i???
  9. THEPATRIOT

    Deck paint on a budget???

    My old Glassmaster is coming along great.The glass on the deck is very thin in spots and worn though even!I need to re coat the deck(NOW!).I want to use Durabak,but can't afford to spend that much $ right now.I need something easy to get (HD???) and that won't break the bank!Any idea's?Thanks
  10. THEPATRIOT

    Exact year?

    My new to me Glassmaster runabout is supposed to be a 1965.The serial number is 45355V,any way to verify the year from this?Thanks
  11. THEPATRIOT

    1965 Glassmaster!EDIT-Just dropped off!!!

    After working on my $50-MFG,i've decided to buy a COMPLETE boat and fix that one next year.EVERY boat i look at is ROTTED TO DEATH!!!This Glassmaster is a one family boat since new,and was covered alot.The 60HP Sportfour has a spark problem,he was told it needs a stator(motor is CLEAN!)and i...
  12. THEPATRIOT

    1962 Merc 500 question?

    Do they have reverse?A friend has one,but is not up and running yet.
  13. THEPATRIOT

    Crosby year???

    This boat is VERY clean.(15 1/2ft)The guy's asking $300-bo.He says it's an "85,it looks MUCH older!Any info on Crosby's?Thanks
  14. THEPATRIOT

    Picked up a Fleetwin 7.5!

    An old man i know had it.He said it was lust run a few years ago,and always ran well.He thinks it's a 1956.Ther serial number is 7522 14403.I paid $75-with the tank.Pics will be up soon.
  15. THEPATRIOT

    Bent prop shaft!?

    A friend has an early "70's Johnson 85 or 115???,and when running on a stand we noticed the shaft has a slight bend in it.The prop go's on/off no problem and the bearings are fine.Should he be concerned???
  16. THEPATRIOT

    Merc 650 seal question?

    "67-"69 650 prop shaft seal,are they hard to change?I found one of these FS,but the owner told me it started leaking.I realy want a 65HP motor,and this one runs good!
  17. THEPATRIOT

    Mark 58?

    I just picked up a good running Mark 58(45HP) for cheap money.Would that motor have enough power to push my "64 MFG Westfield(15.8ft glass)around ok?
  18. THEPATRIOT

    For MFG eyes only!

    After getting my $50-"64 Westfield,i found this "71 Gypsy on Craiglist for $100-!It seems to be pretty solid,but i'll find out when i get it home.I'm going to sell the engine,as it's too big anyways.Do these tri-hulls have wood floors,or poly/glass like my Westfield?I hope it's a good boat,i'll...
  19. THEPATRIOT

    My $100-MFG(may resto.?)

    I just couldn't resist,for $100!Solid 1971 MFG tri-hull(needs tlc)with 115HP Merc.(one hole has low comp.)w/power trim.The motor is clean,i'm going to sell or trade it???The trailer is decent.What do you guys think?
  20. THEPATRIOT

    Mercury 115 year check???

    Running engine with low compression in one hole.It has working power trim,the guy took off the stainless prop but gave me a painted one.Clean motor,not coroded ect...115HP oil injected.Serial # 0B30751,any idea what year?
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