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    Flywheel removal problems 1955 johnson

    Hey is there some secret to removing the flywheel on this bad boy? I've got the 3 bolt remover and I've been turning at it all day(see pic). The bolts are even, and I'm a reasonably strong guy(in my mind anyway :D), shouldn't this thing give at some point? I read the removal thread but I guess...
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    1969 Glassmaster Runabout resto

    Hey I picked up a 1969 Glassmaster about a month ago for $150. Has a 35hp Evinrude Lark that I'm gonna get started on once I know for sure the snow is gone! I can only work on the boat weekends because I'm away at school all week so progress is gonna be slow for now. I ripped up the floor today...
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    Staining a boat floor?

    I'm toying with the idea of staining my plywood floor and then just throwing an epoxy over it to waterproof it. I think it would look nice because the runabout has some wooden trim I'm gonna redo with the same color stain. Has anyone done this you know of or have any examples/thought? Thanks...
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    Need opinions on boat purchase!

    Hey Im new to boats so I'll be honest I have little clue what things are worth especially when it comes to older motors. Im considering purchasing a 1964 run about with a 1955 18hp evinrude fastwin. But although the motor fires up its got a rough idol, the owner claims it requires new points and...
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    Top speed of my boat

    I just bought a 69 glastron closed bow 15 feet with a 130hp volvo on it. Haven't got the boat onto the water yet (dam school and buffalo, ny weather...). Im itchin to get her into the water tho, what do you guys think she'll be able to do?
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    Low pressure question

    I can get a 1981 Sea Ray 20' for $800. The boat itself is in great shape the only problem is that the 2 cylinder v8 has low compression in both its cylinders. Anyone know how much this might cost to fix?
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    Is this a good deal?

    1962 starcraft 14' fiberglass. 35hp Mercury twin motor. Boats hull and interior are both in good shape and the paint is too. Comes with the trailer as well. It's negotiable $700, what do you guys think? (Sorry I don't know much about boat pricing)
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    Replacing the floor of a fiberglass boat

    Ok so I haven't bought the boat yet and I don't know a terrible amount about the interior of boat however, I do work at an auto garage so I'm sure I can get the body to look good. What I'm most worried about is the floor boards of my boat to be. I know the stringers need to be solid and foamed...
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