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    Augusta to Savannah river trip

    Hi guys, Been thinking bout putting in and going down the Savannah river. Its a max 200 mile trip, may be an overnighter. No fuel available the entire way, undeveloped, alligators, hornets, wild pigs, shallow, adventure a plenty. From what I can gather, there is a group that runs 18 to 20 foot...
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    1958 Johnson 7.5hp

    Hi fellas. Im on the hunt for a pair of pistons for the 7.5. Already looked at AOMCI. If anybody knows - please lemmie know. Thanks much
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    1958 Johnson 7.5hp

    Hi guys. Hope everyone is well. I am wondering if the old babbit bearing rods are upgradable. Specifically on a Johnson AD-12 Could a machine shop "install" a better bearing? - or even a new bronze bearing surface? I don't recall anybody trying to do this on an AD (7.5). I know about the QD...
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    1958 Johnson 7.5 piston direction

    Hi guys, My latest confusion is shown with the attached pic. One piston is easy to see and one is not. One piston is oriented correctly and one is not. None of the screws / bolts are tight and now is the time to get this straightened out. Thanks in advance for your help. -Bennett
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    Gelcoat question

    What is the difference in (non mold use) Gelcoat and polyester resin? Is gelcoat just a pigmented version? The reason I ask is that i am contemplating popping off the cap from my runabout and flipping the hull to "give attention" to the wear marks on the keel. I was thinking that if I use the...
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    1956 Evinrude Big Twin remote steer to tiller?

    Hi guys. Hope everybody is doing well. I'm brainstorming the conversion of my 1956 30hp Evinrude Big Twin to a tiller and wanted to "shake the trees" and see if somebody has the trinkets I need lying around. There is definately an ad in AOMC in my future but ya'll get first crack. The project...
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    2015 Yamaha F25 elec start Battery question

    Hi guys. I have been going back and forth on which battery to choose for the motor. Its brand new, not mounted on the 1965 14' Starcraft Marlin yet. Dealer stated that "All you need is a lawn and garden battery and it will be fine." Ok, great, Options are: $30 "pee wee" L&G at Sams and I'm good...
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    Identify my b-day present?

    JBcurt, I hear ya. Looks like I got the first one ever. I'm the second owner, original owner kept her inside out of the sun. Transom original, gelcoat original, 1956 evinrude 30 original, foil sticker with hin stuck in splashwell original. seats not original, Gator trailer original - with...
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    Transom replacement - - Slight " barrelback"

    Yeah, I know - a tired old subject line - But this question has a slightly different slant. (pun intended) Starcraft Marlin. 1965. - The transom has a SLIGHT "barrelback" design It looks like the original transom was put in BEFORE the three "knee braces" were riveted in. (yes, it has three...
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    Simple to some, hard for me. Gearcase drain screw and washer

    I am supposing that all these use the same threaded screw and washer - to drain the gearcase. Where O where is a source for these buggers? And why are the part numbers different (probably just me)? Are OEM's that superior (they are - or they arn't) ? 1956 Evinrude Big twin 1958 Johnson Ad 12...
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    Starcraft Marlin 1965

    60 grit - thanks for the encouragement 64osby- heres a few pics of some of the holes I got - ALSO: Apologies to our administrators for having to un-goober up all the posts I goofed up - Sorry Guys
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    Mercury 20hp new to me

    Hi everyone. An "old" mercury 20hp has just come into my possession and I have a question. I was looking for the lower "plug" for the gearlube in the lower end, and (to my surprise) theres a grease fitting where I am expecting the lower plug to be. That being said, I have never owner or worked...
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    Starcraft Marlin 1965

    Starcraft rebuild 1965 Marlin Its a 1965 Starcraft Marlin $390 new FOB 14' 1" length 64" beam 320 lbs 16" transom hight 54" transon width 40hp max 850lbs capacity Floor replacement This is where I am directing my next effort. Have many questions. Will develop this with another post - as...
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    Starcraft QUestion. WHat is this bracket for?

    Hi everyone. New toy. Its a 1965 Starcraft Marlin $390 new FOB 14' 1" length 64" beam 320 lbs 16" transom hight 54" transon width 40hp max 850lbs capacity WHo can tell me what this bracket is for. WOndering if it wa an add on over the past 50 years - or if it was original. Thanks much -Bennett
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    Looking for parts 1958 AD12

    Part Number 45 piston rings part number 39 safety tabs for conn rod cap bolts Cant find squat. If anybody knows where to look, please advise. Thanks
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