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<blockquote data-quote="grandpasboat88" data-source="post: 424318" data-attributes="member: 21795"><p>hey guys! ive just recently inherited my Grand fathers old 50s era duracraft aluminum speed boat that hasnt seen water since the 60s. it came with an awesome 1957? rde 19 m johnson outboard motor. its been in the basement for close 50 years and only has about 30 hours on it im told and I believe it judging by how new the motor looks. now im a total rookie when it comes to boats I am a car guys but my goal is to restore this thing to period correct appearance and have it on the water as tribute to my grandpa. first thing i need to tackle is going through the motor and seeing if i can get it running and i was wondering where i should start and any good info and tips on this motor any help is greatly appreciated!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="grandpasboat88, post: 424318, member: 21795"] hey guys! ive just recently inherited my Grand fathers old 50s era duracraft aluminum speed boat that hasnt seen water since the 60s. it came with an awesome 1957? rde 19 m johnson outboard motor. its been in the basement for close 50 years and only has about 30 hours on it im told and I believe it judging by how new the motor looks. now im a total rookie when it comes to boats I am a car guys but my goal is to restore this thing to period correct appearance and have it on the water as tribute to my grandpa. first thing i need to tackle is going through the motor and seeing if i can get it running and i was wondering where i should start and any good info and tips on this motor any help is greatly appreciated! [/QUOTE]
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