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    Duratechboats.com?

    Guys...JoeMan here. I used to run the DuratechBoats.com site. I may bring it back at some point. Other priorities in life took my attention and I let it go. However, I still have TONS of Duratech info (provided direct to me from the Duratech founder's son), and I'm happy to help. My Duratech...
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    Duratech Skier

    Hello gents. I am (was) the owner/operator of the DuratechBoats.com website. I let it go a couple years ago, but might at some point bring it back. I can look, but not sure I've got a detailed image of the transom. I do have images of the Skier though. If you provide your S/N from the...
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    Looking for "local" mechanic for my Mercury 60 OB - SC

    I'm in Greenville, in the upstate of SC. My local outboard mechanic has retired...and I'd like to strike up a relationship with another local guy whom I'll go to when I need something. I don't like working with large shops where you don't know your mechanic, and where you're treated more like...
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    All things Duratech

    Hey Duratech owners. I met Roy Moss (founder of Duratech) back in 2006, and communicated a lot with him prior to his passing in 2009. I'm also friends with his son, Michael. I've received tons of Duratech related info (specs, etc), so if you need something (such as...what did my boat...
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    Engine swap from '86 to '96 Prostar

    I have an '86 Prostar 190 with the original Ford 351 Windsor. I am considering a trip to buy a '96 Prostar 205. I want to take my motor and drop it in the 205. What should I be aware of with this plan...any issues with this? I need to make a quick decision and would appreciate your...
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    Starcrafters - anyone have a Sea King logo plate?

    Hey Starcrafters! My brother has done resto on a number of excellent 60's Starcraft aluminum runabouts (14 - 16 feet). I'm usually over in the Duratech section (since I've run a classic Duratech for nearly 6 years now), but I'm about to inherit my dad's Sea King (we just lost dad on Nov...
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    Duratech boats website update...

    A quick update on the Duratech website ( www.duratechboats.com ): The Duratech site costs me xx dollars per year for Doteasy hosting. Currently, we get so much traffic per month during the summer that the traffic "quota" is exceeded every single month; thus, the Duratech site is usually...
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    Where can I get these windshield supports for an older boat?

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    Looking for 'classic' style bimini top...

    Anyone have something like this collecting dust? If so, please let me know. I believe my beam is about 65 inches.
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    ***Message to Duratech owners from DuratechBoats website

    Hey all...a number of you have been in contact with us at the DuratechBoats website. If not, please shoot an email to us soon at: duratech@duratechboats.com Your email will be shared with NOONE, and the only times you'll hear from us are: - when a newsletter is created and sent - about once...
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    1962 Evinrude Starflite IV 90 hp V4

    Mates, I have an opportunity to get a near mint boat with a near mint all original motor...both from '62. I am here in 'enemy territory' (or so my brother might say), as we've only ever run Mercs with great success. However! This boat is of particular interest to me, and it happens to come...
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    72 model 402 Merc - green wires

    Asking this question for a friend: 72 model 402 Merc...the wires that run from the ignition box to the coils. Are these wires "resister"wires? They are large, green and say Mercury on them. The insulation has gotten hard and they are crumbling. They don't look like regular strand wire. Thanks
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    Vintage Johnson question...from a modern Merc guy!

    My friend has a '56 30HP Johnson outboard which he just got running after 20 years of sitting. According to the info he has on it, this motor originally had a 24:1 mix ratio using the lubricants available in 1956. He is currrently running a 50:1 mix ratio using Redline Two Stroke Racing Oil...
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    Possible no-spark on Merc '95 60hp OB

    Mates, I'm running a 1995 3 cylinder 2 cycle Mercury 60 hp. I stored it properly over the winter, I've had it out 4 times this spring with no problem. Took it for the 5th trip out, but she was a no-start at the dock. (trying to take the wife out for her first cruise of 2008...I felt bad)...
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    H.R. 2550 ... continued

    This was discussed here in January. Let me make it easy for those of you who have not contacted your representatives. Hit this site, and with a zip code search, you're able to find your representatives and send them an editable letter (already prepared)...in fact you can just type in your name...
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