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    Where to start rebuild on inboard shaft

    Here is a picture of my inboard shaft. I pulled the engines and need to go through, and perhaps rebuild. What do I need to do? Where do I start? I am sure the packing needs to be replaced. What about the plate bolted to the hull? It is a 1" dia shaft. Should I be replacing the coupling...
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    Can I change exhaust manifolds to different style?

    I bought a 1987 boat with twin 4.3L V6 Crusaders. It sat for 10 years and the exhaust manifolds on one engine split open due to freezing water. However for the life of me I can not find replacement manifolds. It is a GM 262cu in engine and I can get other brands of exhaust manifolds such as...
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    Advice needed on this hull repair

    Looking for advice on repairing this...it is about a foot long. Any product and procedure recommended? I am thinking of sanding it down and laying in more fiberglass? sand it smooth. Or is there a better way? rest of hull will be sanded and re-coated with bottom paint. Thanks for looking.
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    Chris Craft Amerosport 283 Restoration- Worth it?

    What am I getting myself into? I cam across a trailered 1987 CC Amerosport 283 for $600. The trailer is worth more as it is a dual axle. The hull seems sound, yes it needs TLC and the berth area is moldy, but not bad. The floor seems very solid. I think it will clean up nice. It has twin...
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