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    Back... with a vengeance

    Lt.Dan has returned after 4 + years ha ha ha! After reviewing many threads I am convinced I hate project boats & have completed my last endeavor as such. The vintage 68 Aristocraft now sleeps with the fish, it was a whole lot-o-fun while it lasted. Was able to strip the entire LS1/Bravo, gauges...
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    What to do....(engine/outdrive compatibility)

    I hate projects...
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    New LSA 557 hp outboard WOW

    I saw a company that builds a 557 hp 4 stroke V8 outboard, it's called 7 Marine, Basically they take a Cadillac aluminum V8 that is supercharged & intercooled, supply drive by wire, GM MEFI, closed loop cooling, horizontal mount to a ZF transmission that has a slip ratio allowing for trolling...
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    68 AristoCraft 8-teen off and running

    Re: 68 AristoCraft 8-teen off and running So on to the now... then to the plans as they have evolved recently. My background is roughly comprised of 35 marvelous years in the retail car business service sector so I have vast experience in solving problems, building mechanical wonders, giving...
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    68 AristoCraft 8-teen off and running

    I acquired this boat from the 2nd owner after it was sold with a lake house in North Alabama where it went brand new remaining there until sometime in the 2010 months when it was brought to Baton Rouge by the son of the new home owner. The boat was quite complete with typically deteriorated...
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    show your aristocraft pics

    Re: show your aristocraft pics New owner here. big plans, little time... Thanks to the guys at AristoCraft for the parts already received and the ones that will be coming. Interesting changes include A/C, rear canvas, LED navigational lighting, original Mars Red color, holes in the dash...
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