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    Weird Problem - 1959 Evinrude 10hp

    Hey all. I just bought a clean '59 Evinrude off Craigslist for my 16' Alumacraft. They didn't test in front of me but guarantee'd the motor for 60 days. I bought it, brought her home and threw her on the boat. It came with a plastic tank (single line) and the sellers had done the fuel pump...
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    First day on water... question on vibration.

    Hey all - so this was about the first nice day I could get my new '72 V-164 out on the water without it being covered in ice. Nice day 75 degrees. My boat is a 1972 Glastron V-164 in real good exterior/interior condition. I got launched without any problems and the motor cranked right up. I...
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    Non-Oxygenated Gas?

    Hey all - I'm really sorry if I'm posting in the incorrect location but I couldn't really find a general spot that felt relevant. I used to run non-oxy in my motorcycle for years which served me well. Not sure if it was just luck or the gas but after 8 years on the bike I never had to clean...
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    My new but old '72 Glastron V-164...

    Hey all. So I pulled the trigger and also bought a 1972 Glastron V-164 for 2k. The boat itself is super clean and the engine runs great. The previous owner had it for 10 years and his dad had it for another 38. It came with all the original manuals, repair receipts/maintenance journel...
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    Best River boat?

    Just curious what makes the best boat for bigger rivers? I have a friend who enjoy's getting out on the St Croix river here in WI/MN. For those that haven't been there - a LOT of big power boats cruise up and down which can produce some pretty heavy waves. Some parts of the river are deep and...
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    Minnesota Lakes... please melt!

    Hey all (those that apply and those that don't)! I picked up my first boat this year ('72 V-156) and I'm obviously anxious for the weather to warm up a bit. I've got some faith that this year is going to be a warmer year than last year. :) So my question is this... what's the earliest you...
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    Question on 1975 Glastron V-179

    Hey all. I'm picking up my 154 this weekend but I have a friend up north who is looking at a clean 1975 V-179 with what the seller says is a GM 3.0 engine in it. He says it looks real clean but isn't familiar with the motor or boat itself. I believe it's a tri-hull. Anyways - he doesn't have...
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    1972 GlastronV-156 versus 1969 All American 168 - Please help me decide!

    Ok - I promise my VERY last post on what boat to buy. You all have been a tremendous help thus far and I'm very close to buying one of the two below. I know both boats are termendously different but they both have pro's/con's. Please feel free to let me have it as I'm a total newb to owning a...
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    Holy mint 1972 Glastron batman!!!!

    Ok - so I've been on the hunt for a good little boat my family could use (just wife and 6 year old) but might have the capabilities to hold another person or two. My goal was to stick to about 2k. I've posted a few boats on here and got some replies but I recently found this little guy and...
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    72 Glastron V-165

    Does anyone have any knowledge on these boats? I've been shopping around and have found a few good used boats but living in MN I'm leaning towards an outboard just for maintenance reasons. Nevertheless I found this that I'm considering. It's in almost perfect shape and runs well. Just...
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    120 Force - the good, bad and ugly?

    Hey all - I'm contemplating buying a 1989 Larson Senza with a 120 Force on it. I'm not all that familiar with marine engines so please forgive my ignorance. I'm going to look at the boat tonight and just wonder if there is anything I should look for? The guy I *might* be buying from said it...
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    Which boat? Sorry another newb here.

    Hey all. I've been browsing these forums here and there and find everyone looks to be very helpful and informative. I'm not new to boating but I've been out of the game for a while. My wife and I want to get out on the lake/river this summer and before we drop 20+k on a boat I wanted to make...
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