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    1958 Lonestar Malibu

    I dropped the boat off at the shop and some time goes by. Then I get a call that the boat is back in the booth and I need to come look at it. For the record my buddy who asked me to help with this project owns a shop which has made all of this possible. There is no way I could have a...
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    1958 Lonestar Malibu

    I made some floor mats and cut some wood for the seats. I actually sealed all the wood this time. Learned that lesson the hard way. Then I took the boat back to the shop to start doing the interior. The boat project was on a fairly normal trajectory up to this point...but things were about to...
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    1958 Lonestar Malibu

    Had my kid help me throw an impeller and carb kit at the 33hp Johnson long shaft. Rehung it on the boat and she fired right up. Then we changed the gear oil.
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    1958 Lonestar Malibu

    Painted and reunited with the freshened up trailer.
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    1958 Lonestar Malibu

    Backing up just a bit. The initial work in this boat was a mad dash trying to get it done for a Lake Powell trip. We had about a week to try and finish it for the trip. Needless to say we didn’t make it. Here is transom, version 1. It didn’t stay in the boat. More on that later.
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    1958 Lonestar Malibu

    I believe we used a standard automotive aluminum bondo. Boat was primered, sanded some more and hung for paint.
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    1958 Lonestar Malibu

    So much sanding. And then more sanding. And then sand again. And then when you think your done you have to sand at least 4 more times.
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    1958 Lonestar Malibu

    Gutted and sand blasted.
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    1958 Lonestar Malibu

    This is how we found her.
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    1958 Lonestar Malibu

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    1958 Lonestar Malibu

    I redid a 1973 Starcraft 18’ SS with a tower of power years ago. Sold that for a 1998 Caravelle 188, 4.3 Volvo SX. Sold that a few years ago and have been pretty inactive in boating since. That is until me and a buddy got our hands on a 1958 Lonestar Malibu. We are almost done restoring this...
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    Repowering 1958 Malibu with new 40hp Mercury

    We are completing the transom to mount a new 40hp Merc on a 1958 Lonestar Malibu. We have the engine but I need to order the remote. It’s seems that there are two pin types...I’m not sure which one to order. Any help is appreciated.
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    Jupiter or Nassau

    I'm back. I had an 18SS a few years back. Great boat, but ran into issues with the old tower of power. I moved to the dark side and had great luck with a 4.3 Volvo powered Caravelle. I sold that boat last year and needless to say I have the itch for an aluminum boat. While I would love to...
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    4.3GL gas in oil

    Well like the title says my oil smells like gas. Oil and filter were changed at the start of last season. It is running fine. I am going to pull the plugs next and then start tearing into it. I am suspecting an intake gasket as I have no idea where else fuel could get into the crankcase. Is...
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    Volvo SX, correct thrust washer for SS prop?

    I am running an aluminum 4 blade Solas 19P and a factory aluminum 21P. Both use the same thrust washer. I have an old stainless 19P that came off a Cobra Drive that I had rehubbed for my 19 spline SX. It seems like the thrust washer is too thick as there are no splines sticking through the hub...
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    Volvo SX thrust washer, stainless vs. aluminum

    I am running an aluminum 4 blade Solas 19P and a factory aluminum 21P. Both use the same thrust washer. I have an old stainless 19P that came off a Cobra that I had rehubbed for my SX. It seems like the thrust washer is too thec as there are no splines sticking through the hub so I can't...
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    4.3 GL alternator question

    After spending Labor Day weekend on the lake it was time to put the boat back on the trailer and head home. While idleing over to the ramp it smelled something hot. I lifted the hatch to discover a smoking alternator! Got it on the trailer and towed her home. I pulled the alternator this...
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    Lake Powell, May 2014 Video

    http://vimeo.com/97792766 Here is a video from our recent, annual, old man trip. We had lots of fun with lots of familiar faces and the usual events. Typically we fish, fix boats, drive boats, drink beer, cook good, fix more boats, tell war stories, drink more beer and fix more boats. Lots...
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    Which trim pump...1998 4.3GL SX

    My boat is stored about six hours away. I need to purchase some parts before I make the trip out to start getting her ready for the season ahead. I need an alternator and trim pump. The alternator looks universal...but the trim pump it seems have a few variations. Engine # 4110162330 Can...
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    Lake Powell, November 2013

    I finally got around to editing some footage of the final trip of 2013. The weather quickly turned on us and after finding our campsite burned down, it was a mad scramble to get off the lake about 15 miles up from the marina in rough water and heavy winds. Fun trip though! Lake Powell...
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