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  1. matt167

    Is it safe to weld a winch post to the coupler?

    Some places have officers hiding to issue tickets to power loaders. That trailer setup is like no other that I have ever seen.. For sure it's missing a winch stand. I'm pretty sure it shouldn't be like that.. Eliminate that V bow bunk mess, and install a winch stand where the trailer splits...
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    Need help finding a HEI conversion distributor cap for prestolite

    They are GM HEI's.. I read the description and can't find where it says it is NOT USCG compliant.. If you are unsure, just call them. DUI is a real place that is made in the USA. The mechanical advance springs are off the shelf parts should you actually want them. However, he sells the...
  3. matt167

    1969 14' seafarer boat

    It will be fine, however the 15hp Merc is just a Tohatsu. If your buying online, then just buy the Tohatsu 15hp and save some coin. '86 15hp Johnnyrude is a very reliable motor, not much to go wrong
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    1988 Evinrude 4hp

    It's not going to run with 25 PSI. That twin engine runs smooth when it's right. It was built for 20 years pretty much exactly the same with some ignition differences through the years. Parts are cheap and plentiful. I have a 1997 that was lightly locked up when I bought it ( now runs mint )...
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    Need help finding a HEI conversion distributor cap for prestolite

    I had thought I remembered DUI making marine distributors and indeed they do.. Special order through Summit they do list a 460 marine distributor which is a modified HEI however it's $475.. DUI's stuff is among the best you can buy though. The guy started with a small operation modifying Ford...
  6. matt167

    Match Paint

    A good body shop or a paint shop will have a portable color scanner. If your boat is on a trailer it's an option
  7. matt167

    Johnson 30hp outboard

    switch must have got damaged. that is the upper exhaust. that allows exhaust to escape without water pressure behind it at idle
  8. matt167

    19?? Starcraft Jetstar

    Next thing is switching trailers on land.. I have a compact tractor that I know can lift the bow up off the trailer, but what do I support the rear with? I've got a Venture VB 1300 which is a basic 2 bunk trailer to put under it
  9. matt167

    19?? Starcraft Jetstar

    The bars don't tuck under like that. Not sure what is wrong.
  10. matt167

    Need help finding a HEI conversion distributor cap for prestolite

    use dielectric grease
  11. matt167

    Cutter boat identification

    188hp suggests late 70's, Ford 302. That's a hole in the water that you throw money into
  12. matt167

    Need help finding a HEI conversion distributor cap for prestolite

    I'm confused.. GM HEI has never been used in a boat. The caps are not marine rated ( ignition protected ). Ford used male prongs for many years, nearly as long as GM had used the HEI. BUT, there may not be a cap with male prongs to fit your distributor, and it might not make any difference.
  13. matt167

    Dont know how to sell starcraft 1974

    Old Starcraft's usually end up in the hands of fisherman, and they are very desirable for that.. If it's water ready, I'd expect you could get $2,000 for it or more. IF your dad was ok that it would probably end up getting destroyed with fishing gear. And I would call it being destroyed by your...
  14. matt167

    Cruise N Carry 6600

    They were built by Tanaka. If you start there, you will find parts. They are somewhat valuble to shallow boaters
  15. matt167

    Lowrance X51 Pro

    I talked to my dad about it who fishes the lakes that I will and he wrote it off because it does not have a speedometer wheel. But he has an older fish finder that he will give me which has one, so between the 2 of them I should be good
  16. matt167

    "86" Starcraft Floor Repair?

    On a 16' SS there should be 2 transom braces. Just check them for cracks.
  17. matt167

    "86" Starcraft Floor Repair?

    If it's glass it's trash. If it's a tin boat, you can patch the floor and head out providing the transom is solid. Wear a life jacket
  18. matt167

    where to buy spark wire and good fuel line

    Any solid core will do. Napa does usually, and if they don't have it in bulk, there is a universal solid core kit they can get for antique 6cyls which is cheap and you will have enough wire for a few engines.. Don't use a carbon core wire. It's easy to get and will probably work short term, but...
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    Scotty Manual laketroller downrigger good enough for fingerlakes trolling?

    So, I got an older Cannon Easi Troll but it came without a base. I didn't pay a lot The swivel I don't 'need' right? It's near $70 and that's ontop of the $25 for the regular base
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    handheld vs fixed mount VHF

    nope, but I will
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