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I know this is a strange question and the answers will be somewhat subjective, but here it is anyway: What is the quickest way to rebuild the wood transom on a 1962 Starcraft Jet aluminum so I can get it back in the water the fastest? How long is the minimum time it will take to do this...

I know this is going to sound like a strange question, but... How the heck do you guys keep bees from nesting in a closed bow boat? I had a few nests in there last week and killed them at night when they were sleeping. I just went out to do some work on the boat and there is a new big nest in...

Hi all! I just purchased a 15' 1962 Starcraft Jet and took it out on the lake a few times. I have a quick question about the weight distribution on these old boats. With the motor (1974 Johnson 50), two tanks of gas and a battery behind the back seat, the stern is very heavy. I literally need...

I just bought a boat with a 1974 Johnson 50 on there and it is running great. The motor is not the original motor from the boat and they never installed a tach on there. I have read a little about 6 pulse, 5 pulse, etc but am confused as to where I would find out what my motor would support...

I just bought a boat with trailer today and have a quick question: The tongue weight is so light it doesn't rest on the ground when it is not attached to the truck. In other words, I have to control the weight of the tongue as I raise it up until the back is resting on the ground and the...