Hi Folks. Getting a 1968 Chrysler Commando 151 center console boat (have to pop lid off and fix transom, stringers and floor of course). I like twin cylinders. Also like simplicity and I'm not scared of maintenance.
Wondering if a 55 hp would push the boat OK? Or should I go for a 70/75 hp 3...
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Hankering for a 1960's 18 HP twin.
Johnson FD or Evinrude Fast twin?
What would be best in terms of parts availability?
Are these motors the same under the bonnet?
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Doog :D
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When I see Internet Ads the Sylvan Offshores look very close in length.
Are the folks rounding off? i.e. is an 19' really a 21'?
I'm after an 18' (or is 19') for protected waters and trying to stay small.
The Starcraft 18' Starchief must have dimensions close to the Offshore 18'?
Just...
Found a 21' Offshore at a good price but it has something I'm not familiar with (Pop had straight inboards) which is an Inboard/Outboard Mercruiser 3.0L. Can a guy convert to Outboard from 3.0L IB/OB and not mess up the geometry using a beam wide bracket?Thats if or when the IO gives me...
I know lots of hulls have been painted and there is a ton of info on the subject.
But is there any cons to not having an original finish? Is a painted a hull Ok to have?
What I like about steel hulls is the fact that you can touch them up without fuss.
Can a skipper do the same with a...
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In have the bug for a SC from the past. I'm thinking a 16 or 18' holiday. I like the rectangular windshields versus the round.
I like the deck. Can someone help me sort out which year had what? One pic I saw had a round bow versus pointy and a high freeboard.Maybe she was glass. I am...
