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    Aluminum boat paint

    We have a 1950's Lone Star Malibu aluminum run about. Has been stripped down to bare aluminum, leaks fixed, and ready for paint. My head is swimming trying to figure out what paint to use. - Boat will be used exclusively in fresh water. - Moored at a dock (in the water) all season and stored on...
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    1957 Johnson 18 hp. Won't start. Help appreciated.

    Just got a 1957 Johnson 18 hp motor that goes with the 1959 lone star Malibu boat we bought yesterday. Trying to start the motor at home in a barrel, before putting it on the boat for test ride/leak test. My husband can't seem to get it started. In the process, he has now stripped one of the...
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    1959 Lone Star Malibu - First Restoration Boat

    Re: 1959 Lone Star Malibu - First Restoration Boat Thanks for the hearty "welcome"! I hope I don't wear it out with all my questions! I appreciate the tips on painting, and pic of the coral color - it is cool, but even too pink for me (I'm sure as a female, I'm in the minority of people...
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    1959 Lone Star Malibu - First Restoration Boat

    We just bought this boat! We want to complete the restoration project someone else started. The boat comes with a restored/refurbished 1957 Johnson 18hp motor, the windshield, all controls (including electric start), original metal "Lone * Star" emblems for the side of the boat, lights...
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