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  1. bigblock454

    New Project... SleekCraft Aristocrat... Some questions...

    Here's some pics of my windshield adventure. I'm happy that I had that little section of original windshield, as it greatly helped with my measurements. I used Coro-Plast to make a template. Easy to work with... and cheap! Happy with the fit of the mock-up!
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    New Project... SleekCraft Aristocrat... Some questions...

    Next up... I would love to remove the cap to get easy access to underneath that loooong bow/deck. But I see that she is "glued" together with a butt joint. No "shoebox" or nice stackable joint here. I'm guessing this is typical construction of these types of boats? Anyway, I'm worried about the...
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    New Project... SleekCraft Aristocrat... Some questions...

    Hey GA... I guess the short answer is "yes" as the "cap" lifts off in the stern section, to cover the motor (or to leave it exposed, Once out of the way, access to the transom is very easy. Some pics! Old rotted transom Messy and a little tedious Weapon of choice!! Port Side...
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    New Project... SleekCraft Aristocrat... Some questions...

    Here ya go!
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    New Project... SleekCraft Aristocrat... Some questions...

    Greetings iboats friends! I picked up another project! She's a 1978 Sleek Craft Aristocrat. A 20' tunnel hull that I fell in love with because of her unique lines, and the builders reputation for building decent boats, mostly learned right here on the forums from other "sleek" restorers. I was...
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    1:65:1 alpha one gen 2 behind a 5.7...

    Well, my buddy (who is a I/O guru), informed me that my drive ratio is a 1:65:1, This is to go behind a 5.7 mercuiser in my 1993 Bayliner "Classic" 2452 that was originally equipped with a 5.0. He is recommending a gear ratio change for the ability to deal with the increased torque of the 5.7...
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    Going to attempt my own bellows exchange/transom assy rebuild... ready for pointers!

    Hey folks! I've posted my new purchase in my sig, and have a few other little posts floating around here, getting some good help/feedback. Sooo.... I'm getting ready to rebuild my gimbal assembly, transom assembly, whatever that whole mess is called. I got in the mail recently all the following...
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    Screw heads broken off tilt/trim sending units... advice?

    Thank you Bondo. I got a buncha parts in! I think I have everything to rebuild transom assembly except a puller to get old gimbal bearing out. Actually, as far as "specialty tools", I only have hinge pin removal tool and shift cable removal tool, so I will need to borrow or purchase the rest...
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    Ready for new SEI drive, unless I am "talked" out of it... Help please...

    Ok... I just got a new (to me) 1993 Bayliner "Classic" 2452. I will mention that I paid $1000 for her as she sits ($500 for boat & $500 for trailer on CL). I mention this, so that I can get honest feedback using all angles of consideration, including "value". I will try to detail my thought...
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    Screw heads broken off tilt/trim sending units... advice?

    Greetings, I've never posted in this section, but I believe this is the appropriate place for the help I seek. Anyway... The heads are broke off the screws that held the tilt/trim sending units to my alpha one (gen 2). There is quite a bit of the screw left proud of the surface. I've been...
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    "New" Classic 2452...Let's start with deck fitting recaulking

    Hey folks... Just got my newest project (actually a couple of weeks ago). 1993 Bayliner Classic 2452, in pretty good shape! I've been cleaning on her, and ordered a boatload of parts last night (transom assy kit, bellows, shift cable, etc). I'd like to start with recaulking all of her deck...
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    1962 Jupiter (I think), Just purchased...

    Well... My "Traveler" has seen better days, and I REALLY like the "Starmada" crowd! I just bought what I believe is a "Jupiter" off CL, haven't even got her home yet. I love these old Starcrafts (previously owned a 19' Holiday way back). I have a Mercury "Classic 50" that I hope will get her on...
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    "Classic 50" gauges question. How to add.

    Greetings. My boat is powered by a 1980's 45hp "classic 50". Wish to add temp, tach, to it. Is this difficult?? I have some kind of "cannon" plug coming out of the throttle control box. Is this for gauges? Thanks for any help. Norm II
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    66' Traveler 17' runabout with a 45hp merc... underpowered.

    Like the title says "underpowered". But thanks to her "shallow vee", it's doing better than one might think. Seems like motor rpm's need/can come up quite a bit. It's a "planing" type of hull so... To get the most out of this motor/boat combo, would I go with the least amount of pitch I can get...
  15. bigblock454

    Making a top/tower for my Traveler...

    Greetings to all. This is my first thread, so go easy on me.:rolleyes: This is my 1966 (I think) Traveler, 17' runabout. I've had it for about 10yrs, but have only had it running for the last 5yrs. She's a good little boat, and a pretty capable fish/crabber (Marylanders). I got my first taste of...
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    25hp Mariner year... any takers? Thanks

    Mariner 25hp Ser#: ODO59876 Anyone able to help me with a year/info? Not having much luck searching web, thanks again. Norm II
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