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    Volvo Penta opinions

    I'm looking at purchasing a boat with a Volvo Penta 170 horse powertrain with a 280 outdrive. Any things to look for on this set up? any advice? Good or bad experiences? Thanks! Seth
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    Fiberglass Boat Transom

    How can I check a transom on a fiberglass boat to make sure that it is sound before buying the boat? I posted a thread already on fiberglass repair. but am looking for advice on inspecting for transom rot too. the boat is a 1975 Chrysler Charger with a 170 horse Volvo Penta powertrain. any...
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    Fiberglass repair

    Hey all, I'm looking at a 1975 Chrysler Charger fiberglass boat locally that needs some repairs. It has some damage to the fiberglass shell in the right rear of the boat, to the top side only, above water. How difficult is it to repair something like this? I have not seen the boat in person yet...
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    Any Sea Scout owners out there?

    Hi all, Ive got a 1971 Sea Scout that I'm restoring. 14' Aluminum hulled runabout. Anyone else out there own, or have ever owned one of these? Looking for experiences, thoughts, opinions, reviews, etc. So far I'm enjoying the boat. Seems to handle decently and planes out quickly and smoothly. I...
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    Best Paint

    Hi Folks, I currently have a 1971 Crestliner Sea Scout aluminum hulled runabout that I plan on repainting and eventually restoring. What is the best paint for me to use? Anything in a spray can? I may also have access to a home-made auto spray booth. What type of paint should I use? Enamel...
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    Advice needed *UPDATED*

    Ok folks, I realize that I really don't have any information to give you other than what I have for a boat and motor. My guess is that the prop that I have is too big for my setup. Here's my setup: I have 14' 1971 Crestliner Sea Scout (Standard aluminum hulled runabout). It is powered by a 1971...
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    Vintage Tach wiring

    Hey all, I've got a 1971 Crestliner 14 foot runabout powered by a 1971 Johnson 50 horse twin. I just bought the boat and the tach was not hooked up. There are only two wires coming out of the backof the tach. A yellow wire and a black wire. Where are this wires suppsoed to be hooked up? I assume...
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    ?'s on '71 50 horse

    I have two questions on my Johnson 50 horse. Its the 1971 Hydro-Electric 50 horse twin. <br /><br />My first question is straight forward. I've been recommend to "Link and sync" the motor. What does this involve? I'm an automotive mechanic, but not much experience with boat motors. <br /><br...
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    Questions on '71 50 horse

    Hey all, I recently acquired a 1971 Johnson 50 hp twin and am having a few problems with it. <br /><br />First problem, it starts and runs fine in neutral. Once you get it warmed up, which seems to take a long time, you can let it idle down and it'll stay running. But in order to put it in gear...
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    1971 Johnson 50hp cooling question

    I've got a 1971 Johnson 50 hp two cylindar outboard. What does the water path look like? Where does it exit at on this motor? When running with the ear muffs on the water intake ports, I get water coming out what looks like a vent hole on the front of the extension shaft and a couple other...
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