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  1. matt167

    I cant find the information to register my boat

    Check with your state on what to do... Here in NY it's fairly easy for boats made before 1986. But every state is different... If you live in VT it's extremely easy and you could probably register a napkin holder if you wanted
  2. matt167

    Leroy'S R.I.P. ???

    https://web.archive.org/web/20230111230538/http://leeroysramblings.com/
  3. matt167

    Winch replacement suggestions

    There’s a reason that towing with chains and cables is considered dangerous and towing with a strap is recommended
  4. matt167

    Winch replacement suggestions

    After using a strap winch, coming from cables and even rope. I can’t use anything else
  5. matt167

    I'm stuck

    Some kind of a surge brake I think. 19’ StarCraft tin boat will weigh 1,600 lbs or so fully loaded. Up to 2000 lbs depending on how much gear and fuel you have but the cutoff is 3,500 lbs gross combined so it should fall under that. Trailers are pretty cheap. I wouldn’t mess with that rust pile
  6. matt167

    NEED INFO ON ALUMACRAFT SKI

    JC Higgins was Sears sporting goods brand. John Higgins worked for the company for a very long time… nobody’s gonna use them but there cool display pieces
  7. matt167

    Restoring a trailer vs replacing a trailer

    I know. Caveat is the boat is now 60 miles from my house. I was hoping to have everything to do it when I went back down. I ran out of time when I was there.. I’ll probably have to buy all possibilities and return what I don’t need
  8. matt167

    Restoring a trailer vs replacing a trailer

    When I put the tires on I spun both to listen to them. One sounds fine, the other is ugly sounding. I probably will replace both. I think the boat will fit with a longer tongue only there is a 96” tongue available which will give me enough tongue for my liking and it costs $300. I can probably...
  9. matt167

    DIY How to build an outboard stand with a 275lbs+ rating

    I built one a few years ago out of 2 pallets and a 2x4. Was really too wide but it worked
  10. matt167

    " Prosessing " a donor boat. Best way?

    Well. Now after this set for a time it’s getting soon I will tear it apart. Getting married and buying a house got in the way. I’ve figured the shoreline trailer is going to fit the Offshore with a longer tongue and some adjustment. Just titled that in my name and put new tires on it. Gotta...
  11. matt167

    Title Issues

    If it’s manufactured before 1986, then yes. You can go through NY. You need her to fill out an MV 51 B, MV51 and a DTF 802 along with providing a picture of the serial number plate or the HIN.. 1987 and later were titled boats and it’s no bueno after that. Being your trying to register in NJ...
  12. matt167

    Restoring a trailer vs replacing a trailer

    Got my tires on. Strapped the boat. Put a strap on the outdrive. I didn’t tug the boat home. One of the bearings sounds crunchy… anyone have a guess as to which bearing it is? 5 lug 13” tires. 16-17’ boat trailer.
  13. matt167

    Swap drives from one boat to another. How many day project?

    Thanks. Makes me feel better knowing I have a spare.
  14. matt167

    Swap drives from one boat to another. How many day project?

    Can the original Mercruiser drive from 1970 work with the Alpha gimball housing? Curious if I have a good spare or not. I have the Alpha gen 1 leg of course
  15. matt167

    I just got a 1980 Renken w/OMC stringer

    The impeller is in the drive. However there are rubber parts in the exhaust you may have toasted
  16. matt167

    Restoring a trailer vs replacing a trailer

    The tires I bought might actually go with just a strap. I did buy ether in case.
  17. matt167

    Removal of Flex Seal coating from hull?

    There are zero power reservoirs where you can only row. Ones here in NY the boats even need to be registered with the DEP watershed and left at designated spots on the shoreline…. As for why someone would bother. The fishing is usually really good
  18. matt167

    Swap drives from one boat to another. How many day project?

    Im really lucky that the previous owner did a brand new transom correctly ( encapsulated ) he lost interest with the boat when he scored a newer Islander. I noticed when trying to just put it back together that he destroyed the gimbal housing drilling the pins. So that’s the whole reason and I...
  19. matt167

    Swap drives from one boat to another. How many day project?

    I’m using an overhead hoist so that’s not an issue
  20. matt167

    I don’t think this is a Starcraft

    Ask your wife to explain an MV 51 and MV 51B and how they work.. those forms are the statements for previous owners to state they own it but don’t have the registration. I’ve done it and found it no big deal. At least the DMVs near me process them without issue. But I’m curious as it’s been a...
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