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I am in the process of restoring an 18 foot aluminum deep v runabout. It is a Lonestar Eldarado 18 and I am looking to put a 1970's era long-shaft Evinrude outboard on her. I am looking at used motors and I have the ability to purchase a 85 hp or a 135 hp from a trusted source. I will be...
I have a running (but new to me) 40 hp evenrude big twin Electric Start
Model 405525
Serial e02383
(1965 i think?)
I am looking to replace the water pump before winterizing it. I cant find a water pump kit for this engine at iboats.com or anywhere else. Any suggestions on where to look? Any...
I am new to boating and am looking to purchase a vintage 1971 16' starcraft with a 60 hp electronic shift Johnson. The engine has been unused and stored inside for 20 years and I I will be traveling 4 1/2 hours to look over the boat and engine before purchase. I am not mechanically inclined...
I am looking at a 1971 starcraft that seems to be very mint in condition. I am new to motorboating and need this forums advice about what i should look for when visiting this boat. I think i might have found a gem but this will be the first used boat that I have ever looked at. I wish it was...
