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  1. JimS123

    Project Boat

    We have to apologize for suggesting expensive alternatives. Your initial post indicated "not limited to any monetary concerns", thus we were directed toward your other requirements. A 32 year old boat, no matter what condition it is in, is most likely not going to be a "cost effective...
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    need liability insurance for 1977 stardust cruiser, i park it in a slip at the lake, it has a steel hull

    In my 50 years of home ownership I have only had 3 different insurance companies. They all had the same requirement for boat liability on a HO policy - max 25Hp and / or 30 mph max. boat speed. As such, my little tinny and my classic Lyman are carried on the HO policy. The other boats have...
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    need liability insurance for 1977 stardust cruiser, i park it in a slip at the lake, it has a steel hull

    Most homeowners policies will only cover small boats with low HP and limited speed potential. Then, you need specific marine insurance. Some marine insurance companies will give you cheap rates for a new boat, and then raise the rate drastically when the boat is over 10 years old. ALL...
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    Engine hour gauge

    Back in the 1980's I bought a brand new boat and it didn't have an hour meter. Before I ever launched it I installed one off the ignition switch. I can't remember, but I believe it was a Sierra brand. It was still working 35 years later when I sold the boat. The radio and other accessories...
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    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    That's one approach, I guess. To me, ADDING weight to an already slow boat is what I personally would avoid. I'd love to find that elusive folding outboard. As an outboard collector I actually DO have one, but the cases are hard to find. If you DID find one it would likely be worth more than...
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    2019 Sea Doo Fish Pro Wear Ring (small marks)

    The wear ring doesn't look that bad. I would be more worried about the corrosion on the shaft and impeller. I have never seen one that looked that bad. (or is it something other than corrosion?) Of course, I'm in fresh water.
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    Bunk material and paint

    I had a Starcraft with a factory baked on enamel. That finish was certainly more durable than anything that was applied after-market. That said, the carpeted bunks eventually wore off the finish. Adding bunk slicks made launching and retrieving more difficult. I don't know why because they...
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    Impeller replacement schedule

    I know I'll get flak, but I'll go ahead anyway. Our vacation boat had a 1970 9.5 Evinrude and I replaced the impeller in 1986 when I bought the boat. I took the motor out of routine service in 2009 and it still was pumping well. Only a few trips since then and all was still good. My 1984...
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    maximum external gas tank size?

    I don't believe there is a law in NY that affects you, but I don't know about Ontario. Regardless, a tank on the platform ain't such a good idea. Too much chance of getting water in the gas. You must have aft seats that can fit a bigger tank, or can be modified. Been there done that. We...
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    Fresh water system Winterization....anyone drain system for winter storage?

    My only water system is on an RV, not a boat. So, my advice may not apply. You never put AF in the fresh water tank. Takes too much flushing and sterilizing to make the water drinkable in the Spring. Also, if you have a water heater, you never allow AF in it because of the mess it can make...
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    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    Too low provides drag which affects both the hole shot and top speed. The wrong angle can affect planing or porpoising. Start with the motor at the correct height, and the trim adjusted so that the AV plate is parallel with the water. For a little boat with small HP that's probably going to...
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    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    Yes, the motor kis too lolw. When you replace the wood, design it so the top of the transom is 15" above the bottom of the boat. Refer to the picture in post #36
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    Project Boat

    If it's "pristine" and "functioning", why would it need a new motor
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    Project Boat

    An electric trolling motor is easily adapted with the right bracket and some ingenuity. I take it that your boat is a cuddy though, so a bow mounted troller isn't going to be ideal to use. A transom mount electric is almost worthless (been there, done that). Regarding the other issues, with...
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    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    To judge dimensions you need to take a picture from the back, with the camera level with the keel and AV plate. The proper position is so that both are level +- an inch or so. Higher to have better speed and lower to prevent ventilation...
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    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    Well, I dunno, but based on the videos the planing ability doesn't look too bad to me. The hole shot looks like what I would expect, and I would be happy with it. Yours is a relatively light boat and should perform very well with that HP. Now, don't expect whiplash like Jimmbo's I/O, but both...
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    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    You didn't tell us any of that before. Maybe the root of your problem is the engine. If it's not performing at capacity, maybe that's the reason why you have planing problems. An 80% failure rate would also cause me great concern. The 14' Starcraft below carries a 25 HP 2-stroke, a 6.5 gal...
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    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    With proper prop optimization, "most" boats with reasonable HP can improve their hole shot.
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    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    My Yamaha "jetski" DOES have brakes of a sort. I can be going 50 mph and get her to completely stop in about 30 feet. But that's a jet drive. Not going to do that so easily with a prop. Today, ALL outboard motors and I/O throttle controls are equipped with a "deadman's switch". In NY state...
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    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    Back in the day we used a 14' wooden boat with only 25 HP to pull a skiier. If I could only have 1, it would be a glass boat as well. The AV plate breakage is usually due to improper installation or using it as a step.
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