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bigjohn531

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I may be a little to old for this, but could not pass up an 18 ft starcraft with an IO. I must be crazy, probably cant even climb in it. Am doing what I can from the outside. Just love these old alum. boats.
 

alldodge

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Rebuilding a boat is a love hate kind of thing, but once done all is good
 

BWR1953

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I'll be 71 soon and I gotta tellya, it ain't easy working on these old boats. The spirit is willing and whatnot... 🤪
 

bigjohn531

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I'll be 71 soon and I gotta tellya, it ain't easy working on these old boats. The spirit is willing and whatnot... 🤪
At 78 it ain't no picnic. Had a friend over today to.help with the motor and outlive. Put in some new plugs and used some new gas. It started right up and ran like a new motor. Strange thing...the motor is super clean. Shifted just fine, and all the gages work just fine. Just don't understand how a 1989 boat could still work that well.
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bigjohn531

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At 78 it ain't no picnic. Had a friend over today to.help with the motor and outlive. Put in some new plugs and used some new gas. It started right up and ran like a new motor. Strange thing...the motor is super clean. Shifted just fine, and all the gages work just fine. Just don't understand how a 1989 boat could still work that well. Am fixing it up to sell if anyone is interested.
Forgot to mention...did compression check, was about 140 on all cylinders.
 

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Sand and wire brush it, then thin coat of marine tek. Sand smooth and paint,
 
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