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mbullen
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What Size motor for 17ft Aluminum
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You wouldn't need to do gearcase unless it's leaking. Even then, one can usually just replace it more frequently. If you find the...
Mar 29, 2024
mbullen
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What Size motor for 17ft Aluminum
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yes, the formula is roughly 12.5lbs per cubic foot of interior volume. If floors and consoles came from the factory, that was already...
Mar 29, 2024
mbullen
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What Size motor for 17ft Aluminum
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The 'HP Capacity' is based on the boat's construction and the transom's ability to absorb torque and force. The factory engineers make...
Mar 29, 2024
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New Tinny
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Thanks guys. I appreciate the info. Looks like I can give up looking for a HIN and once more I'll have to apply for one. Odd thing is...
Mar 29, 2024
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It's just biology, isn't it?
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For what it's worth, the Daily Mail isn't a credible source for anything. Even the kernels of truth are propagandized to create the...
Mar 29, 2024
mbullen
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New Tinny
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The use of the Elgin badge makes it pre-1964. Sears is one of the most difficult private badges to decode, too. In the aluminum...
Mar 29, 2024
mbullen
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Help identifying a boat
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Negative. Texas Maid is a chartered company. Created by five Lone Star suits, but a different company.
Mar 27, 2024
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Restoration 1959 Aluma Craft FD
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That's so cool. I'm excited to run it for many many years to come.
Mar 25, 2024
mbullen
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Help identifying a boat
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100% Texas Maid as evidenced by the diamond-oriented bow sheet. All models of TM had that distinctive rivet pattern. Pretty...
Mar 25, 2024
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Large lot of 70's and 80's Johnson and Evinrude outboards
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How you list on FB Marketplace and CL makes a huge difference. I think two things are key. 1) The motor needs to be clean...
Mar 22, 2024
mbullen
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1955 Lowline
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Horsepower rating can be gleaned from this chart..
Mar 20, 2024
mbullen
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1955 Lowline
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You can do a little math to double check the numbers. The following is from OBC which wouldn't be the regulator in the 70s, but the...
Mar 20, 2024
mbullen
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1955 Lowline
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Unfortunately, this is an Indiana-created state number. Sometimes known as a "homebuilt" HIN. The state may have some record, but it's...
Mar 20, 2024
mbullen
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Transom through bolts... type, sealing question.
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Transom bolts are not engine bolts. (and my motors clamp on)
Mar 20, 2024
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Transom through bolts... type, sealing question.
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Thats exactly the type of information I was looking for. Thank you. My boats too are fresh water only and trailered so I'm not...
Mar 18, 2024
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