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  1. matt167

    Using up old resin?

    When I was restoring my grandfathers old boat, I bought 4 gallons of laminating resin from USC. I used 2.5 gallons of it, and still have one new unopened gallon that was stored in a cool dry place. I don't have any MEKP left. The resin might be 5ish years old Can I mix this stuff 50/50 with...
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    Hangkai 3.5hp,good enough?

    My first boat I built was a Glen L/ Hankinson 8' drift pram, built out of 3/8" marine DF plywood, that has sat unfinished due to a mess up.. I have just figured out how to fix it and it's a few hours from completion.. I will want to power this but don't want to dump a boat load into a motor...
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    launching with a 2wd?

    I have 2 vehicles, a 1995 F-250. 302 5spd with 3.55 gears and a 1993 Suzuki Jimny ( RHD, JDM variant of the Samurai ). I don't 'think' the Jimny can tow my '71 SC Offshore V18 with it's 660cc turbocharged 3cyl which puts out 62hp as well as being 1,900 lbs. That leaves the F250, which is 2wd...
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    kerosene/ diesel heaters and epoxy resin work when it's cold?

    I'm soon going to be needing to use epoxy when the temps are down. I can keep the product warm at all times, but the garage I can't keep heated all the time, but it does have some insulation and a thirsty old house furnace should I want to feed that beast. What I do have for cheap reliable heat...
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    Teleflex Safe t steering outboard vs sterndrive

    I have a safe t system from a 2000 Smokercraft that had a 4.3 lx with power steering. It has tilt steering which I want. The tilt kit seems to be the same one as currently sold. I also have a safe t system from an older Smokercraft that had a 90hp outboard as well as a good cable. But no tilt...
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    2001 Mercury 125hp saltwater start off boat?

    Just got this off a customer for $150. he swapped a 4 stroke on his boat, knew I was building a boat and wanted to contribute.. I have not heard it run but it's never seen saltwater and I know it runs. It was on the back of his boat and in use until yesterday.. can I start it on a stand to fog...
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    1971 Mercruiser gimbal bellhousing reinstall

    I bought this SC Offshore 18 with the gimbal bellhousing off. The guy had just replaced the bearing and bellows when he found a 191 Islander. The housing is ready to be installed with new hinge pins having new bellows and everything n I have a 2000 Alpha gen 2 assembly on the junker boat to...
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    1971 vs 1972- later sterndrive?

    Got a '71 Starcraft Offshore V 18 with Mercruiser 120hp and just wondering what the difference in drives are, should the lower unit ever need replaced. I know SEI says 1973 and later in order description, but then shows 1972 in the application list... Will an SEI 106 or any later drive work? I...
  9. matt167

    Joined the Starmada. kind of unexpectedly

    Well. Smokercraft that I got free will be getting the chainsaw treatment. Once I pull some good stuff out of it. Steering box, gauges and, and the vortech heads/ intake and transom assembly. Probably grab the nice Taylor Made windshield as well. As to the Story, I have seen this boat a few...
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    I/O to outboard with boat with swim platform?

    How difficult would a transom pod be for this boat? I might be using this hull for my 'chugger' build. But it would need outboard converted. I have a 2001 150 Merc lined up to buy cheap. The boat is a 2000 Smokercraft Allante 196 and yes the bunks are collapsed
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    disposing of a hull/ what's worth saving?

    I just picked up a free boat from a customer today. It's not really worth bringing back and I don't have the title anyway. It's about a 1999ish Smokercraft Allante 196. At one time was a nice boat last stickered in 2012. But someone has scavanged quite a bit. the leg is gone, exhaust manifolds...
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    What trailer will I need?

    I'm building a boat, which has a hull that resembles a Jon boat, except it's wider and built into a cabin cruiser. It will have a 65" beam at the water line and a 16' OAL. Someone I worked with asked how I'm going to transport it, which is easy. Trailer it. I looked for trailers and found it...
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    "Marine" vs "Deck" stainless steel screws?

    I need some screws for my boat build. I know I need brass/ bronze, Monel or stainless fasteners.. I've chosen screws because they will be easiest. 90% of holding will be construction adhesive ( PL Premium or Titebond III depending on area/ holding power needed ).. I can get 1lb boxes of #8 605...
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    Chugger boat finally starting construction

    I had to delay getting plywood for my boat due to selling my truck and daily driving my MGB. House needs a roof as well but I figured kill 2 birds with one stone and ordered 10 extra sheets of 1/2" CDX, and picked honey sheets out of the 70 sheets. I know it's not Meranti, Ockume or other "BS"...
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    Johnson 20-35hp cowl differences through the years?

    I've got this Johnson 20hp, think it's an '88 but might be '87. cosmetically identical. Runs great and cosmetics are good but I want brand new looking since it will be going on a brand new hand built plywood boat ( planning stages atm ) I really want to put 1995-1996 decals on it but I'm pretty...
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    johnson serial tag washed off?

    I just bought an at least '85 Johnson 20hp. I noticed the serial tag is blank. Not mechanically scraped but washed/ faded away. Is there any other way to check model number? I'd like to 25hp convert it if it can be done cheap enough. It has the 100:1 ratio decal if that makes a difference
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    Johnnyrude 25 2 strokes?

    I've been thinking hard about putting a brand new ~$5k motor on my little boat I'm building ( Suzuki DF30A is on my wishlist ). Being the boat is going to cost a bit to construct and I'd like to get it under power. I'm looking at used outboards to start it off and work kinks out of. Are the...
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    plywood species?

    I'm building a small outboard powered cabin cruiser. Flat bottom, curved bow, very simple ( roughly a Lewis boat works chugger design) in a 60" beam x 16' variation. I'm trying to source 3/8" doug fir plywood that is ACX or better without having to order it in from a website or get something...
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    Outboard HP requirement?

    I'm building a lengthened, widened, and 'cosmetically and structurally altered' version of the Lewis boat works Chugger. The flat bow is going away for a more traditional type bow found on a jon boat. It is also going to have a laminated transom with knees and stringers. 16' long, 60" beam I...
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    Building a tribute boat to my grandfathers 1963 Custom Craft Sea Ray

    I was in the process of restoring my grandfathers 1963 Custom Craft Sea Ray ( cap off, total rebuild ) when the building it was in collapsed last winter. My grandfather bought it new and gave it to me thinking it was ok, but he did not realize/ understand it needed a transom/ stringers/ floor (...
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