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  1. Strychn9ne

    Tri-Hull Club...Yes? No? Maybe?

    I'm in one I found on Facebook, but I'd join another! Mine's a 1976 Hy Ryder with a 1975 Evinrude 70.
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    Official Business of the 3V Club ( aka tri hull club )

    Well took her out for a little voyage with my daughter down the river and she ran perfectly! Not a drop of water in the bilge and the engine ran great! Even in the long slow no wake zone, no sputtering, just consistent putting. Can’t wait to get into a lake and let her rip! Got a few pics, but...
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    Official Business of the 3V Club ( aka tri hull club )

    Thanks, glad to have found this little group! It appears tri hulls are getting more rare, although I see lots of them yet all over here in Wisconsin. Maybe they survive longer here because they can only be used 6 times a year before it’s -35 degrees out again.
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    Trying to decide between 3 older boats!

    I definitely agree, aluminum with an outboard, especially an old omc, is about as reliable as you can get! After this Hy Ryder I’ll likely be going brand new and getting a StarCraft or Lund fish and ski type of boat. I actually had an old aluminum one lined up to look at, but it got sold the...
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    Official Business of the 3V Club ( aka tri hull club )

    Just got myself a tri hull, so maybe I can be a part of the club! I’ll get some more pictures when it clears up outside and I can take it out! I bought it last week and stuffed it in there quick before the rain started and all my days off since it’s rained🙄 It’s a 1976 Hy Ryder tri-15.
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    Trying to decide between 3 older boats!

    I dunno, I don’t think I got it blurry enough for a Bigfoot pic lol
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    Trying to decide between 3 older boats!

    Yes indeed! 2 door hard top.
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    Trying to decide between 3 older boats!

    Lol yup I’m sure. I’ll get some better ones when I’m off work and ready for the water later this week. It’s been raining on and off since I brought it home so she’s staying in there for now!
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    Trying to decide between 3 older boats!

    Yup I passed on all those and some others after looking at them and finding lots of soft spots all over them all. The Twain had a really soggy floor at the rear. Even a 1990 regal I looked at had floor rot! After lots of looking I did find a good one though and just brought it home! It’s a 1976...
  10. Strychn9ne

    Trying to decide between 3 older boats!

    I actually had my eye on an old 1961 StarCraft 16’ runabout with a ‘61 merc 700 on it. Would’ve lined up perfectly, unfortunately it only came up because I accidentally set my distance too far and it was on mainland Michigan, across the lake from here! I’ll keep that in mind though and look for...
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    Trying to decide between 3 older boats!

    Interesting about the sizes! Wisconsin is one of those states too. Registration for a powered boat of less than 16’ is like $20 here. And they don’t even need a title! I’d bet that one is one of those that’s 16.5’ but classified 15’. Nice test with the bouncing too, I’ll remember to do that.
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    Trying to decide between 3 older boats!

    Thanks for the input, that’s what I’m looking for! I too have never heard of rally, although a bit of research led to my finding out that it was a division of mirro, which is apparently a division of cruisers. Either way the reverse not working is something of a worry, and now looking through...
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    Trying to decide between 3 older boats!

    Yeah they are pretty much my main choices due to price and distance. I owned a 1965 StarCraft 14’ with a merc 350 35hp on it last (that I bought for $400) and have a 1964 ford galaxie, so I’m used to doing wrenching. Just don’t have to time to fully rebuild a boat, so I’m looking for the least...
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    Trying to decide between 3 older boats!

    Here’s some pics for reference. Top is the mark Twain, next is the Chris craft, and last is the rally.
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    Trying to decide between 3 older boats!

    Hey everyone! So I’m looking to get back on the water this year after selling my old StarCraft a few years ago. Being stuck on land sucks!! I’m going to be using it as a family cruiser and occasional fishing boat for myself, wife, and 3 kids and I’m kinda strictly budgeted here. Anyway, here’s...
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    Lesson learned! Now the questions..

    I took my '65 Starcraft out the other day, everything was going well until I noticed it was moving slower and was hearing a squealing sound from the engine ('65 Merc 350 35 HP) suddenly. We went back to the landing and pulled it out of the water right away and I noticed the prop was wearing into...
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    New inflatable

    I currently own and use a 14' starcraft, but I'm also looking into getting an inflatable dinghy for next year to use occasionally for fishing. I'm trying to figure out the best one for my usage and for the lowest possible price. What I'd like is a dinghy that can roll up into a carry bag with a...
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    1965 Mercury 350 prop

    Hey all, I'm looking for a replacement prop for my boat and having a hard time with it. It is a 1965 35HP, 11 spline. The number on the prop is 48 38094a1 12P, I believe it's a 10 3/4 x 12" prop. Through hub exhaust as well. The hub is blown out of it (Slides on the shaft) and the blades are...
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    Electronic systems and multiple batteries

    Hey everyone! Just got a new to me 1965 Starcraft Siren recently. This is my first true boat, all I've owned until now are aluminum row boats, so I'm not familiar with many of the systems used on vessels such as cruisers and bass boats. So I've been going through this boat's simple electrical...
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    1965 Kiekhaefer Mercury 35hp

    Hey everyone, I just bought my first fiberglass boat the other day! She's a 1965 Starcraft Siren with a '65 Merc 35hp on her. I have not put her in yet, but did hear the engine run before I bought it. It's very seasoned looking with some dents, dings, and faded paint, but runs very well as well...
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