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    Looks Like a Good Boat

    http://kansascity.craigslist.org/boa/623545717.html Its not mine, just looked like a nice aluminum boat for a good price.
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    Eska 7.5 HP

    I pal (obviously a good one) bought a new B&S 4 stroke, so he gave his old ESKA. Model 14209A, S/N 01-063128. Anyone know what year it is? Here is a video ? it started on about the 10th pull. Once warmed up, it starts will just a slight yank on the rope! Compression seems to be fine. Is there...
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    Replacing Broken Rivets

    My stripped bare aluminum Lonestar Malibu was covered with a tarp on my driveway and got caught by some wind and flipped on it side with the trailer still attached. Luckily the only damage is three broken rivets. I know for solid rivets the tool that is used underneath is called a bucking...
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    Opinion on aluminum boat modification

    I’d like to remove the circled part (x 4) so my new floor will fit better. Previous Captain cut these seat mounts down – not me. They were not covered - they are a bit dangerous actually. Both are stress cracked on the starboard side so they provide no structural purpose on that side anymore...
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    Floor Plan

    I am thinking of putting an aluminum diamond tread plate floor in my 14’ 1961 aluminum runabout. It did not have a floor originally, but a previous captain put a fairly nice wood/carpet floor in. We liked having the floor. The boat has been completely stripped and the paint has been blasted off...
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    Floor Plan

    I am thinking of putting an aluminum diamond tread plate floor in my 14’ 1961 aluminum runabout. It did not have a floor originally, but a previous captain put a fairly nice wood/carpet floor in. We liked having the floor. It goes like stink with a 40 HP Johnson. The boat has been completely...
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    1958 Lonestar Malibu (Aluminum) Advice

    I'm in the planning stages for refreshing my aluminum 1958 Lonestar Malibu. Pictures posted here:<br /><br /> http://www.shareaproject.com/pages/projectThumbs,p,145,00.html <br /><br />I'm going to remove all paint from the inside and the outside of the boat. I don't look forward to doing it by...
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    Which Sparkplugs?

    1961 Johnson 40HP RDSL-23<br /><br />Seloc manual says Champion J4J<br /><br />This crosses to Champion J4C, J8C, and RJ8C.<br /><br />Should I go with the J4C (in use now) or go to the '8' with or without resistor?<br /><br />Thanks
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    1961 Johnson RDSL-23 40HP Flywheel Woodruff Key

    The flywheel woodruff key was worn level with the crank on my 1961 Johnson RDSL-23 40HP.<br /><br />I replaced it with a new 5/32" by 5/8" key, which was the closest matching size I could find.<br /><br />I had to do some filing on the 5/32" by 5/8" key to make it fit.<br /><br />Does anyone...
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    Wiring - 1961 Johnson RDSL-23 40HP & 1958 LoneStar Malibu

    I have the appropriate Seloc manual, but it does not cover a couple of items and only has a schematic for my motor with a generator (mine does not have a generator).<br /><br />Wiring harness from motor has four wires other than unused ones and starter motor leads:<br /><br />1- temp light...
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    Headbolt Pattern & Torque - 1963 Seahorse 40

    Hi:<br /><br />I've ordered a manual, but while I wait for snailmail does anyone know the bolt numbering, tightening pattern, and torque spec for the headbolts on a 1963 Seahorse 40 HP?<br /><br />Also should I run 50:1 premix or some other ratio?<br /><br />Thanks for helping the new feller.
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