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    Neighbor says no fiberglass!

    II bought my boat last year '62 skiflite Boat motor and trailer for 125. Lights and wheel, 180. Last year I replaced the transom, now I'm tackling the deck and stringers. I have the deck gone and stringers. Inner hull is ground down and ready for stringers. I measured them up and ready to put...
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    Twin Outboards?

    I was looking though the web at some brochures of old boats. (Glastrons) and seen some had twin outboards. I guess my question is. Can anyone put twins on their boat? How does the HP work? Lets say you put dual 35 HP outboards on your boat. Is it as simple as you now have 70hp? Or is is still...
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    Stringers and floor question

    Redoing and old v142 Skiflite I ripped out the floor(s) And already have the stringers out and ready to to put new stringers in. I have a question on if there should be a drain in the stringers area? If you look here: http://computervitals.com/gallery/photos/Glastron%20Boat/101_0192.jpg In...
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    Seals and gaskets

    I'm looking for the lower end seals and carb rebuild kits for my outboard. It's a Chrysler 55hp, 555HA I looked on Iboats here and the kit is listed for 1972 1/2. According to the info I found, my motor is a 70.. Any help would be great.
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    Extending transom height

    I have a project boat. 14' 1972 Skiflite I found the transom to be rotten. Here's some pics http://gallery.computervitals.com/main.php?cmd=album&var1=Glastron+Boat/ I've already replaced the transom, fiber glassed the back cap and in the stages or smoothing out the sides. I just picked up a...
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    Chrysler 55 information

    I have an outboard I picked up. It's a Chrysler 55hp. Wondering if someone can give me more information on the motor. Chrysler 55 Model: 555HA Serial: X4949 Need to know incase I have to order parts. The guy bought it from hit the key and it popped right off. Switched into and out of gear...
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    Auto Body filler?

    After cutting apart the boat and now into the fiber glassing. I'm having an issue trying to get everything smooth. I either have the problem of grinding down past the cloth and re applying. Or 2 much resin and having to grind down again. Since this in on the Topside of the boat and not below...
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    Restore time!

    I picked up a 62 Glastron Skiflite not too long ago. The plywood someone put down for the floor is warped and rotten. Plus she's ugly... This past weekend I started to sand the upper portion of the boat. Wonderful time sanding off the Latex House paint. But I have a few area I need to fiber...
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    Boat consoles?

    Why aren't boat consoles set on the left side of a boat like US cars?
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    What a tow..

    I go with my cousin to pick up a small 12ft boat he bought. No trailer. But it's ok, we got an old one from his brother. We get the boat and he helps us lift it and put it on the trailer. But it's at an angle. We figure it will be fine.. Strap it down and go.. About a block down the road I...
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    Fuel/oil mix ratio?

    What is the correct ratio of mix for a a late 60's 20hp Chrysler outboard?
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    Sea King By Chrysler Help

    I was referred to this forum as a few are starting to think this is a chrysler engine. I email franzmarine and he seems to think a Late 60's engine. I'm having trouble getting spark. May need some ignition parts. Plus Recoil parts. Here's all the numbers I can find on the engine. There are...
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    More info on Sea King?

    So with the boat I bought, I'd like to find more information about the engine. It's a Sea King 20 I can't seem to find any stamped numbers, unless I'm not looking in the right spot. The only numbers I can see are scratched into the paint. Here's the number. MN0620 000 8647 Any help would be great.
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    Need help identifying a boat

    I just bought a boat but it will be a little bit before I actually get it in my driveway. I'm not sure what I bought... (Gets ready for the slaps to the head) But it was a great deal. All I have been told is that it's 12 - 14 foot, 15hp Sears motor on it. It used to have a windshield but was...
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