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  1. matt167

    What year outboard is this Super Seahorse 40hp?

    Transom on this is super easy. The end caps come off, then the top cap. Slides out, slides in. Its got some screws and needs de rigged to do it. Just time before spring is all that holds me back. It's still strong enough
  2. matt167

    Mariner / Yamaha,..are they the same?

    Mariner is one of 2 brands.. Yamaha or Mercury and it varies on the model number
  3. matt167

    1959 35hp RDS-21 Factory options

    Is that the silver box?
  4. matt167

    What year outboard is this Super Seahorse 40hp?

    The previous owner did a bunch of stuff including all new ignition components, carb rebuild, impeller, new wiring. I have to check the impeller to be sure but given that everything he did is tidy, neat and as it should be.. I'll spin it up and check compression, and check the stat and then see...
  5. matt167

    Transom on fiberglass boat

    Read the stickies. You need to get multiple thicknesses of plywood to make up 1.5 inch or whatever your original transom is. You use either polyester resin or you can use PL Premium or 3m 5200. It's all In the stickies for restoration
  6. matt167

    Transom on fiberglass boat

    Don't use epoxy. Your boat is polyester.. you need to laminate it with multiple thicknesses.. read the stickies.. also your stringers are probably shot. Do those too
  7. matt167

    What year outboard is this Super Seahorse 40hp?

    The transom is not as good as I want it to be. But it is still solid with no flex. I will put a new one in in the fall or early winter.
  8. matt167

    What year outboard is this Super Seahorse 40hp?

    I do not even know where to look for a serial on an OMC this old. The only thing I know is that it is said to run, and lots of new parts suggest it may be the case ( I have a near mint '88 20hp that will push this boat fine, in case it's not ).. It's mechanical shift, not electric shift, uses...
  9. matt167

    3.0 L mercruiser 4 cylinder assistance

    It could be froze and split.. post a video or at least pictures
  10. matt167

    19?? Starcraft Jetstar

    While putting a new winch on the trailer as the old one was broken, I noticed the tongue is slightly bent. Someone for sure jack knifed it in it's past life. Is that a real huge deal? It towed 55 MPH without a sway. I put a 1500# strap winch on it, as it's what Walmart had in stock. It's...
  11. matt167

    4.3 Swap, advice needed

    If I recall, the 4.3L got some pretty major upgrades for the GMT800 platform. I don't recall what all is different other than, enough
  12. matt167

    1974 16' Glastron Starflite Hull Question

    Yes, your Glastron Skiflite has a top cap. Once you remove the rub rail/ trim, it will expose the joint which will be stapled or rivited in place.. You need to have your hull supported with a cradle before the cap is removed
  13. matt167

    19?? Starcraft Jetstar

    I considered that. If I go forward with it, my plan was to create an adapter with the curve on one side, and flat on top.. However I did the measuring. The little boat's windshield is 58.5" at the supports and the big windshield is 26" per side wide. That would need the center window sectioned...
  14. matt167

    19?? Starcraft Jetstar

    I'm sure it would move with a 60hp.. It's Rated for 40hp so it will be plenty fast
  15. matt167

    Help buying a used bowrider

    If you want a boat in the $5k range, only including some premium brands, and then only including the premium outdrive ( Volvo ), your either looking at beat up junk or it's a pipe dream. Assess all brands including Bayliner accordingly.. $5-6k can buy a nice mid 2000's Bayliner which I think at...
  16. matt167

    19?? Starcraft Jetstar

    I think I've determined the motor to be around a 1964? It is not electric shift and has Shipmaster controls, but is a Super Sea Horse 40 Electric. I know, it's a big twin 40hp and all of those are pretty much identical mechanically. Supposed to be about 50* on Weds, I may put it in a barrel...
  17. matt167

    19?? Starcraft Jetstar

    I'm contemplating installing this junkers windshield. It's one of the last things worth anything on this boat before it has a date with a chainsaw. I know the windshield is too wide, BUT I could have the center window cut down at my favorite glass shop. I would need to make adapter parts for...
  18. matt167

    5.0l mercruiser 2003 670 hrs puffer

    At heart, it's a small block Chevy. It could be in a 1932 Ford hotrod or a Corvette, but it's in a boat hooked to some marine parts.. You will find guys if you search and find someone open minded. It's a job that can be done by pulling the valve covers and applying shop air to the cylinders...
  19. matt167

    19?? Starcraft Jetstar

    I just went out and found the original serial tag. It is actually a Holiday 14.. I also found it's sister boat online and by the color scheme I'll call it a 1975. It's not original paint, but the color scheme is basically original.. The seating is a mess. This is a fishing modification by a...
  20. matt167

    19?? Starcraft Jetstar

    yup. I was going to use my local carwash but I'd have to back it in a tight area and in town is kind of a tourist nuthouse right now, so I'll get my pressure washer out when it warms up later in the week
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