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    Michigan boater here in need of some slip rental HELP!

    Stationed in Colorado I bought my first boat and have loved boating ever since. Not tons of choices as to where to keep your boat all summer in CO but I couldn't have been happier with Lake Pueblo. Even renting a slip for a weekend was a breeze. Now I'm out of the Army back home in Michigan and...
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    Gear Lube? Need a straight forward answer.

    1991 Sunbird corsair 19' 4.3 OMC cobra Sterndrive. I keep reading all these different answers for what type of gear lube to use in these. I've always had Mercruisers so I just use the Hi preformance 90. I read that you can also use it in these OMC's. Is this true or does OMC command a different...
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    1987 Merc 170 general questions

    I can Imagine there are a lot of questions regarding this engine. So I'm sorry if i sound like a broken record. I'm definitely not new to mercruisers but I am new to this particular design and set up. I bought a 1987 19' Sea Ray Seville with a 470 170 Merc in it for $500. (long story) motor was...
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    Gear oil everywhere! PICS

    Soooooo I finally got my replacement motor for my 78 Glastron SSV 177. My knowledge on boats is getting pretty damn good but one thing that really remains a mystery to me and I'm not sure if its lack of motivation to learn or they just seem more complicated than they really are, are OUTDRIVES. I...
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    Got myself another Classic Glastron! Pics

    Well now that I'm restoring my 72 Glastron V163 I wanted to purchase another boat for the summer so I wouldn't have to be stuck on land. After months of looking I finally found a boat that met my price and criteria. I normally prefer outboards mainly because of their simplicity but I thought it...
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    Water Leaking when 165 Mercruiser is running. Trying to buy this boat but idk

    Went to check out this 1978 Glastron SSV 177 with a mercruiser 165 I/O. I know outboards but I'm not very familiar with I/O. The boat is awesome and the price is awesome. The guy told me he had not started it for months and when I went to check it out it fired right up after a jump and seemed...
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    Quick question! Merc 150

    Looking to buy this Glastron with a bad motor. Believe its a 78 150 mercury. I dont want the motor but the guy is stalling because he doesnt want to pull the motor so I can just buy the boat. He says its a bad #3 cylinder but everything else is good. Im looking for a rough estimate of how much...
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    Looking for a little advice.

    So Im restoring my 72 Glastron V163 in my back yard and things are going well. Needs a major complete restore. (some of you may have seen it on this forum) I spend alot of time on craigslist looking for the next best thing. Ive always wanted a mid 70's v173 bayflite and I found just that. I have...
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    1972 Glastron V163 Restore progress. (this is what a rotten transom looks like)

    Well so far I have most of the deck off and today I pulled a part of the top cap off to expose the rotten transom. So far everything with a little elbow grease and help of my wife was pretty easy. Ive noticed that Glastron did a nice job building this boat. Everything seems to make a decent...
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    Sorry for the thread

    I'm Sorry for posting it. For one I didn't know and two so many people on here spent time trying to help me so I just wanted to give back is all. I had NO idea that it would create a problem. I spend hours on here just reading peoples stories so I thought I could share another. Can guarantee I...
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    If you're into boat restoration you'll appreciate this site.

    My boss at work found out I was restoring my boat and now hes all about trying to help me out. Little did I know he has restored a pair of boats himself. He obviously spent a lot of time building this site so I hope you guys can appreciate it. Hope he doesnt get mad I'm posting this lol. Hope...
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    Hull and Transom integrity questions. Several photos attached.

    First off the boat is a 1972 16' Glastron v163. I love the boat and with the help from others I gained the confidence to restore the boat. (was on the edge of getting rid of it but after getting the motor to run as good as it does I want to keep the boat.)(75 115 Evinrude) I have a few concerns...
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    1975 Evinrude 115 Misfire. Video in post.

    Motor had not been started in who knows how long. Today was the first day I got it running since I've owned it. (2 months) The motor shuts off and starts right back up but once I reduce throttle to its minimum it stalls. This video is after it had already been running for about 10 minutes...
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    Hull damage question Pics in Post

    So I got into my first boat a 1972 16' Glastron V163 and Its a project thats for sure. I have been working on replacing the carpet seats etc. 75 Evinrude 115 runs great but I took a look under the dash area towards the bow. Im wondering if this broken wood is structure support for the bow or...
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    Hull damage question PICS :grumpy:

    So I got into my first boat a 1972 16' Glastron V163 and Its a project thats for sure. I have been working on replacing the carpet seats etc. 75 Evinrude 115 runs great but I took a look under the dash area towards the bow. Im wondering if this broken wood is structure support for the bow or...
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