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    MFG restoration

    I decided to start a new thread on this project since I've moved out of the "help me I'm a newbie, what should I do" phase, and into the "I'm still a newbie, but my hand are dirty now" phase. (In other words, I haven't spent any money yet, but there's not much else I can do until I get the...
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    Differences between 1958 and 1959 50HP Super Seahorse

    Does anyone have experience with these two models (V4S-10 and V4S-11). I have a 1959 model(11), but I'm having trouble finding parts. Strangely enough, I've found plenty of parts for the 1958 model. Are most of these interchangable? Are there any major differences between the two years I...
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    1959 Johnson V4S-11 50HP Super Sea-horse

    I just acquired a (1959) Johnson V4S-11 50HP Super Sea-horse ("Fat Fifty"). I'm hoping to get it up and running again. It does not appear to be in terrible shape, but it has been out in the elements for a while. I haven't built a frame to mount it on yet, but that should be done this week...
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    Salvage boat title and registration

    This may not be the best place to ask this question, but I figure someone here might have had the same types of issues. <br /><br />I'm trying to figure out how to handle the title/registration for this boat, and I just wanted to know if anyone has had a similar experience. Here it goes...
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    Restoration project

    I am acquiring a boat for my next restoration project. In blatant disregard of the wonderful advice of this forum, I am buying it sight-unseen. However, I'm paying next to nothing for it (the gas to go pick it up will likely cost more.) I figure if I'm out $25 when I get there, I'll survive...
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    first boat a restoration?

    First off, I have never owned a boat, or maintained anything more complicated than a jon boat with a 5hp motor. I want to get into the world of boating, but every one of my friends who has owned a boat tells me about the horrors and expenses involved.<br /><br />Most of what I know about boats...
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