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  1. Darren Nemeth

    How do you plug holes drilled into the top deck of an aluminum boat?

    I have a 1950s Crestliner where various owners added accessories to the boat that are long gone from it. Holes range from around 3/4" to 1". What is normally used to plug them THAT WONT rust or tarnish over time?
  2. Darren Nemeth

    Removing painted on bow numbers WITHOUT damaging or discoloring the aluminum hull?

    I have a classic Crestliner aluminum boat from the late 50s. Many years ago someone painted the bow numbers. Is there a way to remove this paint without damaging or discoloring the aluminum??
  3. Darren Nemeth

    Michigan boat "MC" hull number question.

    I am a first time motor boat owner and am about to run my boat for the first time. Hopefully this week. :) However, I have one thing that I need cleared up before taking it to the dock. As you see in the photo the Michigan MC numbers are already painted on the bow of the boat BUT the MC...
  4. Darren Nemeth

    Chrysler Tote Tank conversion questions.

    I have this tank I found at the flea market and I would like to use it with my 1990/91 Evinrude VRO 40 hp motor. However, there is this ball bearing seal, as seen in the attachment. How do I convert this so I can connect a hose with squeeze bulb to it? Just popping out the ball bearing is the...
  5. Darren Nemeth

    Mix oil with gas or use the seperate oil tank on 1990-91 Evinrude VRO??

    I have a 40 HP Evinrude VRO that I was told is from 1990 or 1991. Particulars are linked below to another thread here. I would like to get this motor gassed up but have three questions before I start. There is a separate tank for oil that came with the motor but it is busted. The guy who...
  6. Darren Nemeth

    What model Evinrude do I have?? 40 HP engine.

    I found two numbers on my Evinrude. Anyone know what year this is and where is the best place for a user manual?? g2323804 and 583740 19ao-oa Or is there another number that I should be looking for??
  7. Darren Nemeth

    Anyone know what this is mounted above my dashboard??

    I recently bought a 1950s Crestflight boat and was cleaning it up today. This is mounted above the dashboard. Would anyone know what used to be attached to it?? It does not look original to the boat but I thought that I would double check first. The screws are rusted and chrome has the usual...
  8. Darren Nemeth

    Can I safely test motor ignition with a 12 Amp battery charger?

    I just bought a Crestliner that has a newer engine. (newer than the boat) The previous owner says he got it to turn over but does not know how well it works. The engine looks clean and I would like to attempt to at least see if it tries to turn over. But I dont have a spare battery or long...
  9. Darren Nemeth

    Please ID my 1950s-early 60s Crestliner Flight Crest.

    Can anyone ID my Crestliner date?? It is a 16 foot Flight Crest that used to have a red deck and interior. Serial - 1030-19009 Recommended max horse power - 70. From what I've seen so far online the Crestliner logos are from the 1950s. Anyone know for sure what year this might be from? The...
  10. Darren Nemeth

    where can I find original "66-69 pointed Glastron Jetflite V-143 seat any condition?

    Re: where can I find original "66-69 pointed Glastron Jetflite V-143 seat any conditi Re: where can I find original "66-69 pointed Glastron Jetflite V-143 seat any conditi Do you have any of this thin aluminum trim found on the "nose" of the boat that starts at the dash leading past the...
  11. Darren Nemeth

    Morse Throttle Control Question - What is this chrome thing for???

    I hope I am posting this in the right subforum. I got this sweet Morse throttle control off of eBay. Seems to work great but there is this chrome knob that I am wondering about. Its located above the shifter in this photo. What does it do? It does not push in, pull out or seem to do...
  12. Darren Nemeth

    Any good plans and how to videos / dvds / books on how to build a hydroplane?

    I am thinking of building a hydroplane for next year. Are there any good videos or dvds or books that can help me get a greater understanding about hydroplanes and how to build one? It will be a 12 footer. :)
  13. Darren Nemeth

    Please help me get the axel on my trailer road worthy.

    The trailer I have for my boat is probably over 35 years old and I doubt that the axle bearings have ever been maintained. :facepalm: I am going to move in the near future and my boat will be my Uhaul. This will put over 600 miles on the trailer in a short amount of time. I doubt the trailer...
  14. Darren Nemeth

    Slow leaking Carlisle tire. Would I have to replace the rim & tire or just the tire?

    Slow leaking Carlisle tire. Would I have to replace the rim & tire or just the tire? I have two tires out of two on my trailer that leak air. Both Carlisle and both are old. The tires themselves are in ok shape but obviously they need to be changed out. Would this be a rubber tire or rim...
  15. Darren Nemeth

    waterproofing ply with epoxy; with fiberglass cloth or without?

    I'm about to work on the fin portion of my boat. Its made of 1/4 inch Douglas Fir ply and, as you can see below, its hollow. I want to protect it from condensation and other moisture with epoxy. To waterproof the insides of the fin can I use straight epoxy painted on or do I need to veil it...
  16. Darren Nemeth

    Are there any professional Evinrude motor repair places in the mid- Michigan area??

    I have a 1958 35hp Evinrude motor that I would like checked out to see if it is worth paying to get repaired. Is there any PROFESSIONAL motor repair places in the Saginaw, Flint, Bay City or Midland areas of Michigan? Thanks in advance. :)
  17. Darren Nemeth

    Nautolex vinyl flooring and DAP contact cement??

    I am ready to lay the Nautolex marine vinyl flooring in my boat. I have the blue pictured here. I searched the forum but can't seem to find a definitive answer. Will laying this down with DAP? Weldwood? Original Contact Cement work the best??? Pictured and linked to here...
  18. Darren Nemeth

    Source for gauges that resemble 60's Mercrusiers?

    I am looking for a source that sells gauges that look like the old one Merc used to make in the 1960s. Specifically, the ones shown attached. What I am looking for is a 3 inch or so speedometer and two inch voltage. They have to have the look and feel of an original Merc gauge. Its for my...
  19. Darren Nemeth

    Please help ID these late 60s early 70s cast aluminum parts.

    They came off a 1970 Glastron V-156 but could have been used by other companies, also. The two large long ones look like they are part of a windshield. The two smaller ones are a mystery and measure 1 x 2 x 1 inch. Thank you in advance.
  20. Darren Nemeth

    Batman Batboat: Aluminum or stainless steel sheet metal for dashboard???

    I am working on a back yard reproduction of the 1966 Batman Batboat. I am nearly finished but need your help. The black and white photo below is of the original Batboat. The color is the one I am working on. The original had sheet metal on the dash and center console. It was probably...
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