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  1. 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
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    " 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...
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    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...
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    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.
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    Swap drives from one boat to another. How many day project?

    Thanks. Makes me feel better knowing I have a spare.
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    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
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    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
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    Restoring a trailer vs replacing a trailer

    The tires I bought might actually go with just a strap. I did buy ether in case.
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    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
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    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...
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    Swap drives from one boat to another. How many day project?

    I’m using an overhead hoist so that’s not an issue
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    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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    Swap drives from one boat to another. How many day project?

    I’m going to try tugging one boat to the shop this weekend… once I have both boats at the shop and ready. What will I need and how long will it take? I’m pulling out a 1970 Mercruiser 120 and transom assembly ( drive is off ) and installing a 1986 140 with Alpha gen 1. Donor boat is complete...
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    Glasspar Avalon 1966 pricing

    Water ready. Probably $6k on a lucky day. Realistically probably half that You’re going to find a decent amount of interest with fishermen wanting to chop it up into a fishing boat and pay very little for it
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    I don’t think this is a Starcraft

    Depends on the year. If the boat uses a transferable registration then it’s easy with a photo of the HIN or serial number and an MV 51 and 51B. Also cars before 1973 as they are all transferable registration.. anything with an actual title would be impossible almost. I had to look up the last...
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    Transom

    Too much. A scary amount. 100hrs of work at $150 an hr figure, plus $5k or so in materials. More if they mark them up. Stringers deck and transom 99% of the time rot together
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    What size trailer?

    My little boat is a 14’ StarCraft runabout. I bought one of the smaller Venture trailers that fits up to a 16’ trailer with the trailer length at 17’. It gives me about a 3’ tongue and I love launching with it.
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    Restoring a trailer vs replacing a trailer

    That sometimes works. It will not work if the beads are touching.When I worked at the tire shop we had every available technique. What worked best for cheap trailer tires was a ring blaster.
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    Data on Vintage Boat

    I meant to say 1998. Typo
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    Data on Vintage Boat

    It’s a 1988 Lowe 1665 per the HIN. They will have all the information most likely. According to factory specifications
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