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    Glasspar serial number help

    hello everyone, im restoring what i believe to be a 1962 glasspar avalon. the only bit of identification on the boat is a small plate on the port gunnel about 2 feet from the transom. it reads: H-21962 any help figuring out these numbers would be great. iv done a lot of research, looked on...
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    1975 Johnson 70hp

    hey everyone. iv got a 1975 johnson 70hp i bought and im having some issues. i water tested it for the first time the other day and this is what happens; it starts up perfectly, always within a second or two of cranking. goes into gear fine. the factory spec for idle speed is too low for the...
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    johnson 70hp on 16ft boat

    iv got a 16 foot glasspar avalon that i bought a 70hp johnson for. i havent had it in the water yet because i have not finished the restoration. do you think 70hp will be a good fit? it had an old 40 johnson when i bought it. id love to stick with a 40-50hp but i would like to reach higher...
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    johnson tach question

    iv got a 1975 johnson 70hp. can i run a quicksilver tachometer on it? someone told me running a wrong tach can really mess with the motor's electric. is this true?
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    varnish help!!

    hello everyone, im varnishing the floor in my runabout boat. iv got 4 coats on so far. i did not epoxy before the varnish and i wish i would have. can i epoxy on top of the varnish then add a coat or two of varnish on top of that?
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    Glasspar cover question???

    iv got a glasspar avalon. has anyone bought a cover that fits this boat well? or any similar boat? i had one of those junky silver polyester covers on my last boat and hated it. i want something that will fit pretty tight and not tear so easily.
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    Johnson 70hp lower unit question

    im sure this question has been asked before, but i bought a 1975 johnson 70hp. the compression checks are spot on but the lower unit had water in the oil when i drained it. i plan to buy a water pump kit for it. when i took the existing water pump housing off it looked as if someone just used...
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    Glasspar Avalon

    picked up this Glasspar Avalon for 100 bucks. came with original trailer and 40hp johnson. this is my second full restore, iv done some partial restores as well. i plan to paint with interlux, new flooring, and all new upholstery. i do not plan to make completely original, id like my own twist...
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    Glasspar Painting

    hey guys, sorry if this is posted in the wrong section, please direct me in the right way if it is. im new here and im on my second boat restore. its a glasspar avalon. im no pro, just a 19 year old who loves boats. i did a 17 foot glastron last year it came out nice, surely not professional but...
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    470 help

    hey guys, i found a sea ray srv260 for sale near me with twin 470s. was winterized two years ago but not started since. what are your thoughts? should i just forget about it? i havent heard many great things about these motors.
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    Glasspar help!

    i bought a 16 foot glasspar on a nice trailer and a 40hp johnson a few months back. iv been restoring it ever since. it is nearing the end but i still dont know what model it is. where can i enter the serial number in? its still readable on the small plate near the stern. any suggestions?
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    Water in lower unit johnson 70hp

    hey guys, i am new to the forum but have read alot on it on past projects. i just picked up a 1975 johnson 70hp tonight, has good compression and runs but when i drained the lower unit oil it was milky. do i need to get a new seal kit? if so, anyone know where i can find one? iv seen many for...
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    1975 johnson 70hp

    there is a 75' 70hp johnson for sale for 500$ however, it is off the boat so i couldnt try and run it until i got it home. is this a safe buy? i know these motors are excellent motors but doesnt mean this one is. what are your thoughts?
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