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  1. 170freedom

    Saved from the landfill

    Hello everyone- Got another project underway. So this 21' skiff has been a planter box for the past 15 or so yrs after it was no longer used for fishing. I would always drive by and see it in the ground and think how it had pretty neat lines (imo), and would ponder how it would look rebuilt. One...
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    Very unique 25' full inboard center console

    Ok, I came upon this boat a week ago and picked it up for a full rebuild due to its uniqness. Specs- Titled as a 25' Sea Warrior Center Console Built by Valkrie 25' long bow to transom 8.5' beam Ford 302 v8/1-1 velevet drive gear Full inboard I have never seen a boat like this before with a...
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    Yet another project underway- 30' luhrs alura.

    1986 30' alura, repowered with late model mercruiser 5.7, 1.5-1 velvet drive gear, 1.5" shaft, 22" x 18 pitch wheel, over sized rudder, custom built rudder shoe, sea star hydraulic steering, custom built helm enclosure, modified transom with door. Picked this boat up for free, it was sat up for...
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    new project boat-1931 30' River Cruiser

    Well just found this boat and had to have it. Shes a 1931 full keel river cruiser. Boat is a small raised deck cruiser that is made from western red cedar and mohagany. She is powered by a 1953 4 cylinder grey marine engine. She needs a little tlc but is solid as hell and currently in the water...
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    What kind of boat is this?

    Title says 1972 16' Stamas. Hull has no numbers or tags in all the usual places. I bought it as a project (needs new floor), but after looking it over it has the signature Stamas bow at the top of the keel at the rub rail. The hull is incredibly thick,the thinnest part (5/16") is at the top of...
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    Hatteras Remodel

    Well cooler weather is here and decided it was time to modernize the '64 DC 34' Hatteras. Pulled the salon floor out, removed the engines, and we are now upgrading all the low voltage and high voltage wiring. Tossed out the old hotwater heater, updated the holding tank, and put in the new salon...
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    Looking for Ducati WATER COOLED Marine info

    So I have 2 water cooled Ducati Marine engines. One DM-184 HD (single cylinder), and one DM-284 HD (two cylinder). Both are mated to Hurth gears. The DM-184 is in my 19' Rhodes Diesel Launch https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=rRHp83Dp7vY the other is sitting in my shop. I...
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    budget build- 15' bass boat into a 15' flats boat

    Okay- So I've built quite a few boats over the years, and this one has to be in my top two favorite builds (other is my 19' Rhodes sailboat into a diesel lanch boat). I see so many people asking questions about how to build a boat. I must say that this sight has so many helpful threads on it...
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    Converting a 19' Rhodes into a diesel powered Launch

    Ok- So I'm in the proccess of converting a 19' Rhodes sailboat into a diesel powered Launch. I thought I would share my build to anyone here that might be interested in doing some sort of custom build. It started as a old 19' Rhodes sailboat with a foldable keel and a 10 hp Ducati Marine...
  10. 170freedom

    Lets try this again

    I just bought a 24' starcraft chieftan 350 v-8 merc outdrive. She's a beast!! I can only guess that somehow in my prior post which was deleted, I must have said something wrong??? I would guess it had to do with my "other" chieftan. HHHHMMMMMMM???? I wonder if this one will be deleted too. I...
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    merc alignment- am I missing something????

    OK- trying to help a fellow Starcrafter out. Hear's the deal, We pulled the engine for a rebuild, replaced all the bellows, lower shift cable, u-joints, etc etc. Gimbal bearing was replaced last year, it looked great, so he opt'd to reuse it. Now hear we are, simple allignment. (yeah right). I...
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    '73 mercruiser-still no reverse/poor forward engagement

    Ok- New lower cable, with outdrive removed- I have full cable travel in reverse until it bottoms out the lever which goes down to the rod on the outdrive. The cable has full travel in forward as well. I am supecting the outdrive unit itself at this point. With the outdrive off, and in a cradle...
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    1973 starcraft- wont go into reverse???

    I have a '73 starcraft chieftan. mercruiser 165 in/out. I have fully adjusted the forward/reverse cable as to the oem mercruiser manual. HOWEVER- I can disconnect the cable at the gimbal houseing, and while the engine is idling hooked up to muffs, I can by hand move the cable to engage forward...
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    I need misc parts- been searching-no luck!!

    Hey Fellas'- I am looking for the following items- Handrail set for my starchief- attach mid gunwhale to cuddy Front bow rail- Still need a bow hatch door. The one I just bought has, well, massive corrosion on it-JUNK! Well thats about it. I know this isnt a "how to" post. More...
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    bellhousing to transom seal needed

    I have looked at quite a few exploded views of my 1973 mercruiser lower unit. I have been on iboats, west marine, and overtons sites looking for the bellhousing to transom seal. No one seems to list it. Any ideas?? Local marina said its no longer available, they suggest 3m marine sealant...
  16. 170freedom

    I Guess I'm a Tin-Head-

    I just found a 1973 18' starcraft- I believe it is a starchief cuddy. I have a 2004 fourwinns- but this starcraft scream classic lines!!! I bought it and the trailer for $300 bucks. It runs, and just needs to be restored. I am gonna install a new transom, new floors, and I need to replace the...
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    2004 SX exhaust problem

    I have a 2004 fourwinns 170LE. It has the 3.0 volvo/penta with a sx outdrive- I started the boat on the trailer today, I noticed that the exhaust/water was exiting thru the bottom of the outdrive at the bottom of the transom???? I was under the impression that the exhaust went thru the bellow...
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    2004 sx outdrive exhaust issue

    I have a 2004 fourwinns 170LE. Just started the boat for the first time since November, I noticed the exhaust is exiting directly below the outdrive. I was under the assumption that the exhaust came out thru the prop area. I could be wrong. I have never really paid much attention to how or where...
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    '03 four winns 170 freedom- partial submerge!!

    we returned home to find our '03 four winns 170 freedom partially submerged at the dock!! HEAVY rain was the culprit. We raised her, drained the engine, new oil, fuel, etc, engine runs perfect- HOWEVER- I believe my floatation is water logged???? is this possible???? any help will do. thx
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