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    Why Foam?

    I see that some folks pour expanding foam under the decks and others do not. Is this ONLY to make the boat not sink if it swamps out? What are the chances of that even happening? When water gets under the decking, won't the foam hinder that water from escaping to the drain hole and cause...
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    tilt motor missing on '64 Johns 90hp

    The tilt motor is not installed on my old motor. There is a pin that blocks the pitch of the motor with 5 different angles possible. I am sorry to ask such a dumb question, but is having trim control a big deal? (No dumb ?'s, just dumb people, right?)
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    OLD coil for 1964 Johnson 90hp ($90!!!?)

    I see that the ignition coil for a 1964 Johnson Meteor 90 hp has not been made in a long time. Freshest new one I can find was made 20 yrs ago. Do they go bad sitting on the shelf with the oil weakening the plastic, etc.? Plus, why pay $90 for an OLD coil when a new one may work for $20? The...
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    Removing Cap on 19 foot cabin cruiser

    I am ready to replace all the wood in a '57 Lone Star Caribbean (19 footer). It has a small cabin area in the bow that is great for 5 year-olds, but not big boys at 6 foot plus. So I plan to take the cap off if possible/recommended. I have searched the site for how to remove the cap and how to...
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    Strength of Tie Downs

    I saw a boat come off a trailer a few years ago. Pretty scary -- I wish that I took a picture. I have a '57 Lone Star 19 footer. The eye bolts in the back go into the fiberglass that is only 1/4" thick without any build up at all. Just eye bolts with washers about 1" in diameter. Is this...
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    How do I resolve too much HP on an old boat?

    I am fixing up a '57 Lone Star Caribbean. She's rotten to the gunwales. Hull surface is really good, though. Has a good 1964 Johnson Meteor 90 hp. I have my motor stands built and bought 2 more '64 Johnson 90 hp's for $100 each. Both run, but 1 is sans hood and prop. I plan to take them all...
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    Can you put too much HP on a boat?

    The 1957 Lone Star Caribbean that I am restoring is rated for 150 HP. My motor is a 1964 Johnson Meteor 90 HP, and that seems a bit on the slow side for a 19 footer. I have access to 2 more of the same motors for $100 each. They need work, but the key parts are good and kits are available for...
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    What paint for a 1964 Johnson?

    Wondering if it's even possible to get an old motor painted with the original colors. Any thoughts on redoing a 1964 Golden Meteor, 90 hp?
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    Total Refurb of '57 Lone Star Caribbean

    I don;t know where to start. Prior owners cut small (1' square to 2' rectangles) in floor of boat to fix the rotten wood. They repaired with either pine ro douglas fir! It all has to go because there is SO MUCH ROT. Much wood is just missing. The thing is, do I just completely remove the...
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    What year motor is this?

    Hey Folks: I still have not figured out the year and model of my old Johnson Meteor on a '57 LoneStar. Could you take a look at the pics on my blog and get back to me? http://jiminmontana.wordpress.com/category/the-dead-boat-project/ Many Thanks, Jim
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    What Year Is my Motor?

    Hey, Folks: I just can't figure out what year and model my motor is. It's on a 1957, 19 ft Lone Star Caribbean. Uses 50:1 ratio. If you have an idea who might know, please tell me. And is there a location where the year/model info is on the motor? Photos are on my blog at...
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    What year and model is this? -- PLEASE!!

    HELP! I still have no odea what year and model this motor is. Gotta get the manual. Someone, anybody, please point me in the right direction.:confused: Motor is on a 1957 Lone Star Caribbean, 19 ft. I have big pics on my blog...
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    ?Year Johnson Meteor of '57 Lone Star?

    The serial on my Johnson Meteor is J2465307. It is on a super sorry 1957 LoneStar Caribbean. If you want to see pics, visit my blog at http://jiminmontana.wordpress.com/category/the-dead-boat-project/ Many thanks to you guys for the assistance thus far. Today, I obtained a variety to white...
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    Year of My Lone Star Caribbean? Value?

    Hello, Folks: I am new to all this and starting to get a bit concerned about all I need to learn and do to fix my boat. I think that this is a 1957 boat. It's 19 ft. Probably have to gut the wood and redo just about everything. Last ran in 2006 -- amazingly, from Helena to Fort Peck...
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    Montana to the Pacific Ocean

    I just got a free boat that is pretty much DEAD. A 1957 (?) Lone Star Caribbean "fin boat". Way cool, but ROUGH right now. http://jiminmontana.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/arrive-boat-40-front.jpg http://jiminmontana.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/arriv-boat-pilot-50.jpg Plan is to travel it...
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    What model of boat is this?

    I plan to fix up a dead boat with a Johnson Meteor ii motor. It was used since the 60's to patrol the Panama Canal and was floated up to MT along the Lewis and Clark water highway. It is worth saving, due to its history. The motor may have just too many hours to salvage. I can't tell what...
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