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    Frank helped me out yet again

    I bought a pontoon boat with a Chrysler 75 hp many years ago and it was old then. When I had questions I would turn to I boats and one-of the members always willing to lend a hand was Frank Acampora. Well with his and many others help I kept that Chrysler going strong for over 15 years of...
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    Build a Barge Workshop

    I have a 1987 Crest 20’ pontoon. We have had it for 12 years. Great boat. Definitely worth the work you are putting into it.
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    86 Starcraft SS 160

    Now that I figured out how to upload photos I will be able to share my progress. My barn is less than a hundred yards from my house. It is heated, has running water most any tool that I could possibly need. If it is not there it is probably in my work truck. I guess what I am getting at is I...
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    86 Starcraft SS 160

    Once again I am thinking of starting back on my Starcraft project. I work as a facilities manager at a summer camp. While I am still working making sure that we will be able to open whenever this pandemic passes and we can safely care for 800 children. It looks like I might possibly have a...
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    1989 Evinrude 90hp

    I just bought this boat with a 90hp Evinrude mod# E90TLCEM ser# 08189329 the motor looks to be in excelent condition,starts right up and idles.(little rough) I took to a mechanic and he found #2 cyclinder has 75# of compression and the other three have 100#. The top of the piston looks and feels...
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    86 Starcraft SS 160

    Just bought this off eBay. 86 SS 160 with a 89 Evinrude 90hp. The paint is faded, but hull is in great shape other than two small dents from the rubber stop on the winch stand. The floor and transom are solid, the seats are stained. I took it to the mechanic yesterday to have the engine...
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    One Piece or Two Piece Lower Unit

    I have a 1975 Chrysler 75hp with a two piece lower unit. I bought a box of parts that included a one piece lower unit, complete with prop and water pump. Is this lower unit interchangeable with mine? Thanks, eddy622611
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    1973 Johnson 85hp

    Going to look at a boat today, with 1973 Johnson 85hp. Any advise on what to look for? Is this a good year for this motor? The owner claims it runs well. Thanks, eddy622611
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    U-Bolts

    I need to do some work on my trailer, before I pull my boat out of the water next month. The u-bolts look like they will break if I try to loosen them. Can someone tell me a good place online to purchase new ones ? I'm not having any luck locally. There are (8) holding the axles to the springs...
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    Lifting eyes on pontoons

    Hi, I have an 20' 1987 Crest II , and I want to store it off the trailer. Can I lift it by the eyes on the ends of the pontoons, or would I have to run straps underneath Thanks, eddy622611
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    Need tach for 75 hp

    Hi, I have a 20' Crest pontoon with a 1975 75hp Chrysler. I'm very pleased with the way this motor runs. I have two props. The one that was on the boat when I bought it is a 13x15, it will run the boat 18 to 20 mph WOT. I can pull my kids on a 6' diameter tube with no problem and the fuel...
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    Need to know year of 75 HP Chrysler

    I just bought a pontoon boat with 75 HP Chrysler. Model #757HA Serial #9766 The engine seams to start and run fine with muffs. I have not had it in the water yet. Could someone tell me what year it is and what spark plugs that I should run...
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