Kunena Site Syndication http://www.fiberglassics.com/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:10:53 -0400 Kunena 1.5.7 http://www.fiberglassics.com/components/com_kunena/template/200907_the_lips/images/english/emoticons/rss.gif http://www.fiberglassics.com/ Kunena Site Syndication http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/1968-merc-1250-exhaust-mystery#78966 I have a problem that has stumped the folks on the motor forums. I have a 1968 Merc 1250 125hp inline 6. While changing the water pump, I noticed it didn't have an exhaust tube. I saw it on the parts diagram but it's not in my motor. Members of another forum said I do have an exhaust tube and showed me the diagram for it. Seemed logical so I began my effort to restore the exhaust tube. So, I purchased a used one and all the gaskets off ebay. When I pulled the exhaust extension plate, I noticed it did not look like the one in the diagram. It did not have an extension for the exhaust tube to slide over. So I went to the boat parts website to look it up and it shows two different part numbers for my motor. The one I have (48712) and the one that's pictured (52932). That leads me to believe that my motor came with and without an exhaust tube. Is this correct? The 52932 cross references to many motors, but mine (48712) is only for the 1250. The new plastic water tube guide is all bubbled and melted from just one test day. Everything is apart and I'm stumped as to what to do. Should I just put it back together? Or should I get the extension plate for the tube? Another factor is that there are also two different drive shaft housings for my motor, a 3669 and a 3918. I'm thinking that maybe that changes too? I really need some help on this. The powerhead is currently hanging off the back of my truck on a borrowed hoist :-O Thanks, Mark [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/51/z7vc.jpg/][IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img51/5556/z7vc.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:55:59 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/1965-glassmaster#78965 Welcome aboard! nice looking boat my friend! Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:49:33 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/just-chewing-the-cud#78964 I think alot of what makes people gun shy on these old boats, is the fear of glass work. I have had people bring me jobs to repair that any kid with a disc sander could handle, just because it was fiberglass. And part two is the old floating hole to throw money in thing......I think I am sitting at about 600.00 total in my 56 glasspar delmar (so far I have recarpeted the interior and rewired from bow to stern, and replaced the WP impeller) So I know the economy is bad these days, but 600.00 for a running floating boat with a nice little cabin is not a bad deal, especially since how I don't have to drag the tent and all that jazz to the lake with me anymore(and no waking up cuddling a snake in my sleeping bag) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:45:05 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/nbr/well-do-you#78963 Indeed I do!! Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:21:01 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/how-much-hp-2#78962 tonyboats, WELCOME ABOARD. yours, satx Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:43:59 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/tran-bracket-clamp-width-for-late-rude-9-9#78961 my trolling motor mount has a width of 8 1/4" so is that wide enough for the 74-90 rude 9.9/15 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:07:49 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/lunch-on-the-lake-today#78960 Very nice. One of the rewards of this crazy hobby. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:06:42 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/a-sad-day#78959 A sad day indeed. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:04:27 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/homelite-bearcat-4-cycle-outboards/new-to-glassics/page-4#78958 Hey, Bill. I got Myles motor today and pulled the plugs. I did the compression check. All about 90/150-160. Plugs were kinda wet. I'm gonna wait for Myles' o.k. to post the photos. I'm gonna drop the lower unit then check the impeller, which I'm sure is fried. Thanks again for the referral. He wants to beef up the h.p. by putting on high performance parts. I said I'll check with you and see what you got. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:00:57 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/72-glasstron-tri-haul-with-115-merc#78955 There's a Glastron tri hull 15 footer down the road from me, $250 or best offer. Boat, Little Dude trailer and a Mercury 50 HP. Better condition than the one in this ad. Andreas in Minnesota Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:46:32 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/help-me-buy-a-prop-please#78953 Hold the phone..... That engine is a 40 Electromatic, not a 60. Your engine only has 2 cylinders and the 60 have 4. So this is a different story completely. Yest the lower unit is a jet stream, but it's a little different than the larger V-4 60 to 90 horse engines. You need to find a prop for any Johnson 40 HP with PIN DRIVE.. Propco.com has them and they are plentiful on Ebay. I would guess at a 10X12 or 10-3/8X12 would work on your boat. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:37:53 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/g3-owners-association/we-have-a-winner-best-g-3-award-st-michaels#78952 Sorry, you choose to not celebrate Skip's G-3 effort and what I was trying to do here, which was to have fun in G-3s. No more, no less. To answer your question, not as many as you directed all of us to look. It showed alot of great boats, plus a bevy of G-3 boats in the water and what looked like a great event in 2009. This past weekend in St. Michaels, MD, over a three day Classic Boat Show that just closed on Father's Day, we did not have a single G-3 in the water, giving rides. I just want to keep the hobby going in 2013, 2014, 2015. I want to build on the lore of G-3 boats. I want to add value to my hobby and boats. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:32:45 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/finally-finished-almost#78950 Looks pretty floating away from you there. LOL Someday I'll tell the story of the first time boat owner who forgot to attach a bow line before he launched. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:20:13 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/v-4-cover-weatherstrip#78947 I'm interested in cowl weather stripping for a 135hp 1976 Johnson outboard motor. I don't know how to use the PM system. Thanks. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:24:33 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/where-do-i-begin#78946 Well, sometimes you need to just walk away and get refreshed. after a trip back to the cabin, a cold one and a smoke on my vintage pipe, it was under the dash for my first look see. Low and behold, there it was, a disconnected wire from the vibration of the trailer trip. A new connector, and varoom! Wake Speed! Thanks to all for yor ideas! Regards, StevieB Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:20:11 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/1971-johnson-125-is-it-worth-messing-with#78939 You could probably sell that 850 to Dean L. near you, he needs a another restor project :) Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:46:48 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/68-merc-1000-shift-cable-adjustment#78935 1 914 310 7086 Dave Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:25:53 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/mark-35a-impeller-replacement#78929 Motor is back together and running great but i will be looking for a drive shaft since mine is damaged where it meets the powerhead. I am able to get around the lake but it will need replaced. If anyone has one please let me know, thanks. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:57:33 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/wood-boats/1958-yellow-jacket-riviera-finished#78924 You did very good. Very pretty. I am sure it is an attention grabber where ever you go. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:37:08 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/regional-forums/fgne/lake-hopatcong-yacht-club-acbs-show-june-20-23#78918 Sorry to say that I won't be at the show. I broke my collarbone. Ron Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:22:17 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/72-starflite-iii-color-help-please#78913 Thanks guys. I'm an idiot, just realized the pic I took at the show was of the '61 NOT the '62!!!!!!!!! Well it was hot out and beverages..........Anyway thanks again. I'll just shoot it like it should be vice how the previous owner had it at some point. I should have some new pics after I get the carb and fule pump mounted. Bob Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:56:07 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/found-this-on-line-today#78912 Hi Ron, No it isn't my job. I was just surfing the web on "fiberglass repair" and found this link. I've read the research section here, which is very informative and well done, by the way. And have seen the process between the research and this clip, is dead on. But is was nice to see, and hear the actual task performed, and the quick: why I did or didn't do it one way or the other ? And the technique, used while applying the glass. So I figured if anyone out there has not seen this youtube clip, it was worth sharing. His whole series of videos look real good too. I know there will be a lot of learning, and finesse to working glass, but I think Andy (narrator)kept me from making some of the rookie mistakes, I would have made. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:30:08 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/which-steel-prop-for-my-68-merc-1000#78910 I'd say start here and theres alot more to find out. Think you should post what your average gross weight will be most the time and your uses to get best answer from forum members. http://www.go-fast.com/Prop_Slip_Calculator.htm http://search.aol.com/aol/search?enabled_terms=&s_it=wscreen50-nb&q=outboard+motor+prop+selecting+the+correct+prop Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:49:43 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/resealing-l-u-use-rtv#78908 jimandros wrote: Gel seal is for crankcase halves. Use the OMC/BRP gasket sealing compound for everything else including coating bolt threads. Part numbers: 4 ounce 508235 16 ounce 317201 spray 771093 Mercury has an equivenlant called Perfect Seal. Don't buy the 16 ounce can unless you do lots of work, a little goes a long way & 4 ounces will last the average garage guy years. I thought the BRP reccomended goop for older lower units was part number 776964, which should get you a tube of 3M Scotchgrip #847. If your 25hp is the 22ci "sportster" (souped up fastwin) this may apply. I'm sure someone on the AOMCI "as-a-member" forum can say for sure. I seem to recall hearing that gel seal IS used on some more modern vintage lower units. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:48:36 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/member-projects/1961-dorsett-catalina-sacramento#78903 Your posts are giving me hope! My boat looks a lot like yours and it's my first one as well. I have been looking at my neighbors Dorsett Catalina sitting in her yard for the last 8 years and finally talked her out of it. I don't think it's been in the water since 1989. My father-in-law and I want to restore her together. He is a mechanic and I'm not quite sure what skill I bring to the deal! Transom is trashed and I am betting the floor and stringers are too. http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/the_boat.jpg Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:09:34 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/found-a-tee-nee-trailer#78902 found a tee nee with the cool fenders. i put a post in the trailer section describing it. iam not interested in it. but maybe one of you are. frog Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:45:38 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/trailer-talk/barn-find-tee-nee-trailer#78900 i just found a tee nee with the cool fenders. they do have a couple of cracks in them, but they are not bent up. it does not have the tee pee winch stand and the frame is square tubing and looks to be in good condition. the owner said he had a 16 ft boat on it. the tires are shot but hold air, has the wheels with the clips, but no hub caps. he wants 350.00 for it. i,am not interested in it but maybe one of you are. the location is in aitkin mn 56431 you can contact me at gregfliss@yahoo.com thanks frog Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:41:41 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/1968-mercury-1000-100hp-lower-unit#78895 Great, i'll look up how to do that and give it a try. Thanks! Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:52:32 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/regional-forums/fgse/lake-lanier-wet-meet-6-22-13#78894 We'd sure love to have you join us, maybe next year!? Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:37:41 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/15hp-evinrude-omc-where-did-5hp-come-from#78890 The first 15Hp and 9.9 Hp were the same blocks, however the 15 hp had a larger Ex tube, a spacer for the reed plate, and the carb was diff. Later they started to use the same ex tube on the 9.9 that was used on the 15 hp, so the spacer and the carb is the only diff. I have change many 9.9 hp to a 12 hp to 14 hp by just changing the carb. (testing them beside my true 15 hp they run a bit slower same boat same load) and not installing the spacer on the reed plate Being that the carb ports and venture are larger on the 15 hp they just will not idle as slow as the 9.9 hp does. Some what like when one hot rods a car. As for fuel. If I run the 14 foot john at 15 MPH. On the 9.9 hp I use about the same fuel as I do running running the 15 hp at the same speed, however I can get on top faster with the 15 hp and still have more speed then I do on the 9.9 hp. I think it is something like 1/2 open on the 15 hp and near 7/8 open on the 9.9 hp (at 15 MPH using the GPS)....I will need to check that out next time I am playing with them. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:19:54 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/look-what-i-got-for-100#78887 New transom wood installed , nice and sturdy now [IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img10/5063/fr9g.jpg[/IMG] Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:11:48 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/evinrude-trolling-motor-20#78880 http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/boa/3849600219.html http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/Evinrude_Trolling_Motor_20.jpg Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:26:36 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/merc-850-prop-shaft#78879 try ebay i have gotten a good one for mine foe less than $200.00 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:07:22 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/to-many-projects-lol-not-enough-time#78878 A pivotal moment in time for sure. Looks Great Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:57:45 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/awesome-engine-pictures/page-3#78876 LOVE THESE POWERHOUSES http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/SAM_0202-20130616.JPG Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:45:33 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/mercury-control-box-beeping#78873 ?????-------------That is what you are saying, but what happens now should the motor overheat ?-------I believe you need to look further to solve the real problem.----You are now operating an expensive motor with no warning buzzer for overheat condition. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:07:25 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/coosa-board-review#78872 hey billy not sure about that, where are you located? I could try to find a local dealer by you. could you use 1/2 inch and sand down the sides to make it flush? definitely use bluewater 26. 3 panels would put you at 600 bucks but well worth it in my mind Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:23:41 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/merc-74-7-5-should-i-use-a-blow-torch#78871 Thats great to hear good instructions. I kept this motor off the bench cause was scared I'd get started and make a mess of the motor then have to haul it to the dump. Much Thanks Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:23:02 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/1959-redfish-shark-stern-lights-and-rub-rail#78869 Does anyone have original or reproduction 1959 Red Fish Shark stern lights they could photograph and measure for me? Maybe do an outline of the base. Not having any luck finding a set to purchase. Thought I might try the 3-D printing route but I need a something to base the CAD drawing on. Thanks, Rob Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:27:34 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/unknown-johnson-junction-box#78865 Thanks - unlikely to find many of those this side of the pond now. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:00:07 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/1962-dorsett-el-ray#78858 jdlease, NEAT BOAT and WELCOME ABOARD. yours, satx Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:33:07 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/starceaft-rare-value#78855 Wow just plain beautiful, I'd be proud to own that. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:05:40 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/alumi-classics/52-duracraft-sportsman-restoration#78853 Casey Your wheel/centercap is on its way. Neil Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:50:02 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/are-evinrude-9-9-15hp-junk#78845 If I recall, the early models of the 9.9/15hp had a problem with the cylinder head design, and OMC came out with an improved head to be retrofitted to those motors. I'd say anything in an 80's-and-up vintage is a pretty decent motor. When they're run a lot in salt, they have issues with the rubber upper water tube grommet squeezing shut, then you lose cooling. The 6, 7.5, and 8hp models (starting in the 80's) have the same problem. To fix you have to pull the powerhead, remove the exhaust tuner plate bolted to the bottom of the powerhead, and replace the grommet. After scraping out all the salt build-up which caused the trouble in the first place! My solution to that problem is to assemble the grommet and water tube back into the tuner, with a good coating of Permatex No. 3 Aviation-type gasket dressing. This prevents future salt buildup. Use Permatex on all the tuner bolts, too, when they seize in the powerhead it's a real pain to get them out! I never did like the 9.9/15's funky idle speed adjuster, that and all the plastic gears etc can be a pain to work on. And the recoil starter assy can be real a bugger if you don't put it back together the right way! But, you get one that's in decent shape, all the systems working as they should, and they're a great running motor. I had the pleasure of working on a very low-time '83 9.9 over at Doc Frankenmercs last month, it couldn't have had more than a tank or so of gas ran thru it. Everything under the powerhead looked absolutely brand new. The only thing wrong was it wasn't getting fuel into the carb. Pulled the carb apart and the pivot pin for the float had expanded (probably from some exposure to ethanol) slightly and the float was stuck on the pin and wouldn't pivot to let fuel in. And it's possible the metal pivot piece on the float was crimped too tight from the factory. All I had to do was adjust the crimp on the float so it had plenty of clearance on the pin, and back together she went. Ran like a new motor, now I know how a new one of these is supposed to sound like, cause that one was quieter than any I've ever worked on! It idled down so slow you could count the firing pulses. The guy got a fantastic deal on a boat & trailer package with this motor, I told the Doc that the motor was worth far more than what he paid for everything! Lots of these out there, in various states of repair/disrepair. Find one that hasn't been thrased/abused, do the maintenance on it and it'll give you good service. Cheers...........ed Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:06:47 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/calling-all-explorers#78835 I fell into a trap last month. I found (and bought)on Craigslist the same model boat my dad bought new in 1969 when I was nine, an Evinrude Explorer in really nice shape. My problem is that I want to have a convertible top made just like the original. I have the framework so I need to know what kind of material I should pick to have it made from. I've found some pictures to help the shop see what it should look like but I need a good picture of the front zippered "sunroof" area near the hinged windshield. Any help would be appreciated. Sadly, I have to find a new home for my '61 Bristol that is in this years calendar. Not finding any takers at a price I think is fair just for the motor. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:57:18 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/tee-nee-assembly#78832 Del VanEmmerik at herters59@hotmail.com has what you need for tail lights and decals. I used Coker tires on my Herters. They are pricey and after a few years they started to look gray and didn't clean up as well I felt they should. I also have Coker wide whites on my car and have not had a problem keeping them clean even after eight years. I do use the cleaner that Coker sells. http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/Alexandria_photo.JPG Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:33:49 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/support/picture-posting#78828 In Photobucket did you click on the IMG Link and paste it here? [URL=http://s978.photobucket.com/user/MarkSmith_2010/media/1981%20SSV-168/Mercruiser004_zps38560981.jpg.html][IMG]http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae264/MarkSmith_2010/1981%20SSV-168/Mercruiser004_zps38560981.jpg[/IMG][/URL](seems to be working?) Fri, 14 Jun 2013 05:30:13 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/nbr/big-black-bear#78827 i heard they have traps out for them,mostly because they killed a dog,and they are not afraid of people. on tuesday a different bear got into my neighbors garbage and drug it into my yard,and when they tried to clean it up,they could hear it paceing back and fourth in the edge of the woods. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:01:54 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/aristocraft-nineteen-and-funliner-windshield-swap#78824 NCRangie, WELCOME ABOARD. yours, satx Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:55:31 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/member-projects/1963-glastron-v143-jetflite-restoration#78820 The seat shells and console are fiberglass moldings that had a pebble grain type texture on the outer surfaces. Each of these pieces needed some work to repair stress cracks and chips from usage. The texture would have been very difficult and time consuming to try to duplicate so it was decided to make all the outer surfaces smooth and then paint them white as original. The smooth surface would match the other white painted surfaces on the hull and would be easier to keep clean. http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/DSCN8192.JPG One of the seat shells showing the fiberglass added for repair. http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/DSCN8611.JPG A seat shell back surface after filling and sanding smooth. http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/IMG_0013-20130614.JPG The three parts after initial prime and final sanding, ready for final prime and paint. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:01:51 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/help-tuning-my-flying-scott-60/page-2#78819 we want pics and movies!!!!! Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:51:13 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/love-old-boats-join-us#78800 I am going over in the morning. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:05:30 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/fiberglassics-forums/home/main-forum/transom-replacement#78799 since this post is more or less useless without the pictures why not just remove it? Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:54:57 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/complete-mcculloch-package-in-ontario#78795 http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-boats-watercraft-powerboats-motorboats-1964-McCulloch-15-runabout-with-45hp-McCulloch-W0QQAdIdZ494211478 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:03:41 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/tow-vehicle-question-fwd-or-awd#78792 We're looking at 4wd's Jon. Want to be prepared. Thing is, if we're getting rid of one (4wd), probably should get another. Thanks! Frank Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:18:34 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/member-projects/herters-model-hudson-bay-restoration#78791 Im starting the prep work on the hole. http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/IMG_20130615_205209_275_1_1.jpg Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:16:35 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/g-3-and-other-classic-boats-show-weather#78782 It should be great for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday go-home Weather. Wear a rain coat and hold onto your hat during Thursday's Show set-up. In St. Michaels, MD at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum at 213 N. Talbot St. Image six football fields of classic boating stuff, including classic boats for sale, classic boats for show, 75 vendors, parts, etc. Racers, Runabouts, and Cruisers. Fiberglass, Wood, and Metal classic boats. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:59:11 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/new-58-cutter-avon-owner/page-2#78779 Hi all, I realized I hadn't updated this in a while. I received my finished seats a couple weeks ago, and they look absolutely stunning! I can't wait to see what they look like in the finished boat. They match the original pattern exactly and far exceeded my expectations! I think I do have them arranged wrong here though. https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/970960_4898323864396_1117948146_n.jpg With the cart done to hold the boat when flipped over, I was ready: https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/46642_4779907944072_1133788988_n.jpg First step was to design the mechanism to lift it and tilt it. The chain lifts simply hook to 4x4s spanned across the rafters. It lifted the boat slow and steady, which worked well. Lifted it up off the trailer, pulled trailer out, kept lifting, rotated it onto cart, then let it down. [IMG]http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o311/SunlineFan/Cutter/IMG_3253.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o311/SunlineFan/Cutter/IMG_3254.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o311/SunlineFan/Cutter/IMG_3256.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o311/SunlineFan/Cutter/IMG_3257.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o311/SunlineFan/Cutter/IMG_3258.jpg[/IMG] And that's where it sits now. I finally got the lower unit seals and water pump replaced on the pontoon so I could get it in the water. Now I can get back to the Cutter again. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:54:56 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/replacement-rub-rail-material-for-60-seaswirl-p14#78777 Wefco did mine, and did a beautiful job. I haven't installed it yet though since the boat isn't done. My boat has a fiberglass lip sticking out that the rub rail had to go over, so it was quite different than the rest. I designed my own rubrail design to accommodate a stainless steel strip insert and Wefco came through better than expected. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:35:51 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/1971-johnson-50hp#78775 Mitchsky, WELCOME ABOARD. yours, satx Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:23:06 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/wood-boats/13-64-fiberglass-runabout#78773 I'll try this one last time. Does anyone know what this boat is. I purchased it in 1964. It was 13' long with a Merc 500. My wife thinks it was a Trojan, but it foesn't look like any Trojan I can find. It was a fun first skiboat! http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/photo_1-20130613.JPG Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:58:35 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/member-projects/princecraft-knockoff-project#78759 Great combo, love the '59 Golden Jubilee Fat Fifty!!!!!!!!!!!! Of course I'm biased as that's what's currently pushing my boat. Bob Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:58:59 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/member-projects/sea-ray-1965-500-run-about#78729 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:51:45 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/herters-flying-fish-for-waseca-fair#78720 A Herters Flying Fish is needed: The Waseca County Fair is looking for a wonderful Herter's boat like yours to be on display at the Waseca County Fair, July 17-21st. We have our own building on the fairgrounds. I am having trouble locating one. I don't know where you are located, would you be interested? Any tips on tracking one down would be very much appreciated. Thanks, Joan Mooney Waseca County Historical Society program@historical.waseca.mn.us (507)835-7700 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:57:19 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/g3-owners-association/best-g-3-award#78719 OK, Award set up Thursday. Show opens Friday. Seminars on boats from 11AM to 4 PM. Get there Wed, running around that quick storm. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 06:27:17 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/fiberglassics-forums/home/main-forum/alumacraft-tangier-i-gots-fins#78716 There's a thread in the Support Section on resizing pics, Boggles. http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/support/how-to-post-pictures Please start a new thread with pics of your boat, we'd love to see it when you get the pic posting sorted out! ;) Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:27:33 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/1975-evinrude-70hp-help#78715 Thanks Jon, I ran the 1/8" plastic tubing through 1/4" rubber hose to protect it, acts like a sleeve I guess. (Maybe overkill?) why did you chose to install it so low? That's where the factory put a boss for the tell-tale on this motor, I just T'd it off to run a gauge as well. I just like being able to glance down at the dash (the gauge) and make sure everything is working as it should be. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:22:23 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/58-custom-craft-sea-ray#78714 Thanks guys, I found nickel city and signed on... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:44:41 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/unusual-water-pump-impeller-failure#78713 I've seen 'em get so hot from dry-running that the pump housing melts, then a ton of molten plastic drips down the center into the pump and hardens. It'll form perfectly around the driveshaft, just like it had been poured that way at the factory. Then, the next time the motor is started, the hardened plastic chews the heck out of the impeller. Once the plastic melts that badly, the housing is shot and the insert gets welded in there anyway. In that case the impeller will usually show severe heat damage, even burnt rubber. Long time ago I had a Sierra impeller fail in an Evinrude 40hp, fried the motor. I contacted Sierra and they not only replaced the impeller, they paid parts & labor for me to rebuild the powerhead. That was back in the 80's, their warranty policies may have changed since then. They supposedly corrected their impeller mfg issues and I've used plenty of Sierra impeller since then with no failures. Last thought, wonder if the ethanol-laced fuels have anything to do with delamination of the metal-to-rubber bond. We know how well ethanol dissolves rubber hoses and seals! Cheers......ed Wed, 12 Jun 2013 02:56:49 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/when-it-rains-it-pours#78710 Looks good! Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:10:50 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/just-awesome-boat-pictures/page-10#78709 Someone on this forum suggested the name for my '72 SmokerCraft T-bird. Was going to sell it but wound up doing a whole bunch work on it. http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/IMG_0026fu_edited_1.jpg Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:33:54 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/vegacraft-does-anybody-know-or-recognize#78707 Thanks. That's a real classic eh. It seems good and solid. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:51:19 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/boat-id-and-registration-question#78699 Welcome aboard! McCollough Scott was the outboard motor. There must have been one of their motors on the boat at one time. More photos from different perspectives will be helpful in an identification attempt. Andreas Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:00:38 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/1971-johnson-50hp#78680 Thanks a lot Mark for the information. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:30:44 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/library-additions/stylecraft-price-sheet#78676 A Stylecraft price sheet from 1965 http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/STYLECRAFT_PRICE_SHEET.jpg Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:10:10 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/wheels-on-the-old-mercury-engine-stands#78675 dave bernard wrote: my angle i just 6in pieces on the inside dont need to curve. Thats easy then,:) Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:17:44 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/trailer-talk/superior-mfg-co-san-jose-ca-trailer#78674 This is the trailer that came with my 1960 Dorsett which came from Sacramento, CA. I don't think there isn't any info online on this trailer manufacturer. Have any of you NorCal guys seen these before? http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/superior_trailer_logo.JPG http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/superior_trailer.JPG Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:35:26 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mfg-owners-group/second-owner-of-a-68-chevron#78669 MarkS, Thanks for the link. I had a look at them and think I'll order a set. We tried the towels but our youngest kept sliding off the seat! Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:12:52 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/directions-to-g-3-award-show#78668 more here... http://www.chesapeakebayacbs.org/events-and-activities ews-and-events/open-slips-at-st-michaels-for-classic-boat-festival/ Tue, 11 Jun 2013 07:38:42 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/wood-boats/my-first-wagemaker-boat#78657 Al, Great find, she's in awesome shape!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Older little sister to mine, kind of, maybe more like a step sister since my hull is fiberglass. Bob Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:53:34 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/fuel-gauge#78650 My tank is 36 inches long and 6 inches deep. I was told it's a 12 gallon tank. The bung is ~ 2 inches. Would that fit the cap show by Ferguson_Poole? http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/tank.JPG . http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/bung.jpg Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:41:22 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mfg-owners-group/when-it-rains-it-pours#78647 ok so i set up my transom and poured the 2 5 gallon buckets Saturday , and then came back and poured my 2 gallons this morning in the rain, couldn't set up the camera today cause the rain. but i followed the instructions and it worked just fine. i had maybe a quart of seacast left over . i pulled out the temp drain tubes. took off my brace, my kink is out a few holes to fill where my screws were. solid . don't wear anything you don't want to throw away. a rubber hammer a through of some kind a poke stick ,rubber gloves and a helper. im going to give it a few days then start forming it back down to my skins inside and out. fold some fiber over to cap it and fit my aluminum cap back on. http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/poured_1-20130610.jpg http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/poured_2-20130610.jpg http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/poured_3-20130610.jpg http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/poured_4-20130610.jpg http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/poured_5-20130610.jpg http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/poured_6-20130610.jpg Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:31:03 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/the-beast-it-is-home#78644 See if this pic works, save Doc some time here. (It came from him) Click to enlargehttp://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/Enrichner.JPG Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:20:34 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/trailer-talk/cool-tee-nee-trailer-accessory#78637 neat...last time I tried a pic I wasn't able to get any of the pics I had in folders...anyway I hadn't ever seen anything like this so thought I would share....trailer had a metal serial tag...don't know what year....john Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:26:06 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/not-really-a-classic-but#78621 ..CONGRATS , That looks like great investment / score. Right at the start of summer season also. Was the Sea Ray plant of Knoxville.? . Knew something special was up to sell a Glasspar Sedan .!! Chattanooga Craig list has a $ 3,500 60 cHRIS cRAFT woody listed today . Dual axle trl , great wood , needs block . 423 - 595 - 3356 Looks bigger than the 17' size mentioned . SPORTSMAN , open utilty model..? Sun, 09 Jun 2013 21:06:52 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/6hp-rude-year#78617 It is a very good reliable engine that is very easy on gas and easy to work on. For it's size they have good power. I made this video of mine when I went to sell it. Man said the video sold it. It was on Craiglist for a half hour. This was the original color I believe on the powerhead. Maybe early 70's. Can't remember.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWfTQZ9dzOo&list=FLSgRJUPZTWtWvWAFCuJhLyA&index=63 Sun, 09 Jun 2013 20:09:28 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/new-member-with-a-1969-mercury-1000-outboard#78612 Welcome to Fiberglassics! The carb & fuel line maint is a good start; you can get what they call a "packing kit" which has all the little gaskets etc you'll need for an "R&R" of the carbs. I'd also recommend replacing the carb floats; the old-style floats can deteriorate from ethanol-containing fuels. The new-design floats are much better in that respect. Also plan on replacing the water pump impeller with a new factory item. Cheap insurance for the Ol' Gal! We'll be anxious to see any pics you may have of your rig, and be sure to post any updates on your progress. And let us know when to sign up for your Mercury DVD!!! Cheers........ed p.s. I'm just an hour away from the Good Doc Frankenmerc, here in the great PNW. He's a great guy!! Sun, 09 Jun 2013 17:19:57 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/nbr/pachinko#78597 This was entertainment to youngsters before video games! We used to play with them when overseas. Sun, 09 Jun 2013 10:34:23 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/g3-owners-association/glaspar-g-3-with-v-8-v-drive-inboard-custom#78592 Maybe get a ride. Sun, 09 Jun 2013 09:08:51 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/wood-boats/some-blue-ridge-acbs-photos#78588 The Lake Chatuge Meet was this weekend, then there's the Charlotte Antique & Classic Boat Show Thursday, Sep 5-8. The Boating Bonanza for Children Saturday, Sep 28. (Not sure on the location, the website doesn't give much detail unfortunately.) I believe that rounds out their 5 event season, but Jan (Nautilus) can probably advise or confirm better than I. http://blueridgechapter.com/ Sun, 09 Jun 2013 05:39:54 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/chris-craft-corsair#78585 Boats for Sale sections of Classic Boat Shows of many ACBS shows have current information of what stuff goes for. There is one coming up June 14, 15 in St. Michaels, MD Sun, 09 Jun 2013 04:08:33 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/13-boat#78581 Rockholt Mick, WELCOME ABOARD. yours, satx Sun, 09 Jun 2013 00:10:51 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/merc-7-5-to-6hp-conversion-kit-on-ebay#78565 Purty good deal on this rare kit, for those who have horsepower restrictions on your lake, or want to restrict hp for the kids' motor: http://www.ebay.com/itm/400505065007 As the seller sez, the doggone OEM decals are probably worth the price, by themselves! Cheerz.........ed Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:00:22 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/member-projects/performer-seven-seas-special-restoration#78560 Fresh Boarder, that is one sweet looking boat. I have a Performer Vagabond Deluxe that I am working on. I've run into the same situation with the stringers, not a very good job and I can do a better job of laying them in and glassing over them correctly. I've had mine since August of 2012 and finally have the weather to begin the teardown and restoration. FiberGlassics is the only site that I have been able to find any information on this company, I feel lucky to have stumbled upon them while doing research on the boat. Keep the pictures coming, I'll be out grinding today, wish I was as far into the teardown as you are. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 10:27:39 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/glasspar-seafair-stringer-question#78559 Cool, looking forward to your completion and launch. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 08:33:34 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/ok-i-wanted-to-post-this-here-too-if-it-is-alright#78558 Joe knows his stuff! Nice engine. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 08:17:39 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/wood-boats/riva-wooden-runabouts-tavares-classic-boat-show#78553 Riva boats sure are nice. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 07:18:07 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/can-anyone-help-me-identify-this-boat#78552 Yes. That is my restored 1964 Glasspar Marathon. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 06:58:05 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/my-friend-s-boat#78550 Thank you and everyone else for your help! Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:21:10 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/stripping-and-cleaning-parts--whats-works#78547 We de-grease with K-1 kerosene, dry, beadblast, blow off with air, wire wheel, prime and repaint. Sorry...there's no free lunch! Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:24:48 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/voltmeter-current-draw#78542 The battery will discharge itself faster than a voltmeter can drain it. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:11:59 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/buying-a-boat-with-twin-johnsons-but-are-they#78539 All three models were marked ES for 1974. Where did special come from? ES=Electric Start. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:09:50 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/conversion-short-to-long-shaft#78538 If you'll recall, there's a plastic spacer spool in there that transmits the motion of the brass shift cams to the lockout rod yoke. I'd think that you could cut that spool in half then make a 5" spacer tube, this would retain the original function of the spool. Might be a bit awkward to assemble, but I imagine you could just put a few wraps of electrical tape on the pieces so they're all tied together, or assemble it with shrink sleeving so it's a cleaner-looking assembly. Cheers.......ed Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:55:21 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/g3-owners-association/g-3-takes-best-antique-of-show#78533 Sorry for your loss. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:24:53 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/xk-22-update--color-is-on#78532 Hopefully you are correct. When all the bling is back on her she should stand tall for sure I hope. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:23:50 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/alumi-classics/st-michaels-show-free-classic-trailer-boat-disp#78531 My offer has ended. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:22:42 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/wood-boats/st-michaels-show-free-classic-trailer-boat-disp#78530 If you did not call me or e-mail me by now, my offer has ended. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:21:45 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/st-michaels-show-free-classic-trailer-boat-disp#78529 If you did not call or e-mail me by now, my offer has ended. The show is a week out. June 14, 15, st michaels, Md Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:20:05 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/batboat-creation#78524 Joe, that is a great history to be a part of, I really enjoyed reading your link! At some time in the past I recall reading the story about Bob Hammond and Mel Whitley building the bat boat in one months time. I have been unable to locate that article. I would love to hear from anyone who would have any information or knowledge of that project to begin to build and information file to be historically as accurate as possible. I appreciate any help that anyone can impart! Fri, 07 Jun 2013 08:57:32 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/1964-13-fiberglass-runabout#78519 I bet you pics are too large. Try reducing their size or maybe a photo sharing site. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 07:40:53 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/40hp-gale-finally-hit-the-water-and-no-forward#78516 Thanks Ed, I will try it out again with a prop from another motor...can the prop be 're-hubbed'? Fri, 07 Jun 2013 07:03:34 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/wanted-86-p-split-decision#78512 another try http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/86P1-20130607.jpeg http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/86p21.JPG http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/86P1-20130607-2.jpeg Fri, 07 Jun 2013 03:14:44 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/g3-owners-association/help-with-g-3-build-date#78509 Incase your still lurking. If it has a speed bump on the floor or one piece bow trim its a '61, if not its a 59 or 60. If the center deck support has the Glasspar emblem or 2 holes on its back side that were filled, its a '59. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 01:52:27 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/do-i-rebuild-it-or-not#78498 The Wizard and the Merc KG7's are great little motors to play with. May be a bit costly to get going however worth it. The Omc are Great motors and easy fix You may want to join the AOMCI forum (Antique Outboard Motor Club Inc)ask a member for help. It is free and later if you want to join a local chapter you will be greatly welcomed http://www.aomci.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:52:05 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/ive-never-seen-one-in-person#78496 It's a 59 model and for sure not a very common one. For the few extra $ it cost to move up to the Starflite very few of these were sold, It would be extra cool if it was the tiller model, I've only seen those in advertisements. Considering the rarity the price isn't bad either. Al Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:18:10 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/trasom-finally-prepped-for-seacast#78486 I ordered 12 gallons 2 5 gallon and 1 2 gallon buckets seacast has a chart for ordering . you measure your transom with or without the cutouts a little math times how thick your opening is and then you buy 5 gallons 2 gallons or one gallon buckets. it comes with micro fibers from recycled boats and the hardener, and instructions ...... alot of people have made videos using it so you ca pull from alot of different places again i'm taping the process so i can give seacast a testimonial Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:44:45 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/northern-michigan-free#78480 http:/ mi.craigslist.org/zip/3835124795.html Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:46:01 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/the-70-s-disco-fiber/newbie-with-73-chrysler-conqueror-s-iii#78472 Man, I "think" you should be able to shift with out running, but this is getting where on the OD, I'm not experienced enough to to say much more. Wait for some pro help IBoats. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:24:43 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/posted-in-sightings#78467 has anyone ever seen one of these? I have the 5 1/2 and the 10hp. Ive seen a 40hp but never the elusive 4-40, 50hp. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Evinrude-450-outboard-motor-1959-50hp-/360667866192?ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:US:3160 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:55:49 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/low-water-pressure-with-two-different-merc-500-s#78466 15 PSI Teleflex gauge. The pickup is a separate fitting on the top of both motors. I confirmed the gauge is accurate, as I have a small hand pump. I set it to 5 PSI and thats what the gauge reports. The old Merc manual states that water pressure should never go below 5PSI. I guess if both run cool, the water pressure is irrelevant. I just use the gauge to monitor possible pump failure. So watching the needle move to 3PSI is all I need. The is no leaking water from gaskets anywhere on either motor, as I replaced most of them. It's a mystery as why two different Merc's have so low of pressure. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:53:36 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/converting-mercury-prop-to-johnson-outboard-motor#78461 ths is set up for omc 13 spline, same thrust washer etc. Im into it for just over 200.00, would take a reasonable offer, shipping from 46062. jmevinrude@aol.com Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:03:57 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/16-original-cutter-for-sale#78446 nice find tim, also a very stable boat. friends take theirs out in the bay with no problem. ron Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:45:41 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/alumi-classics/need-some-quick-help-with-a-lonestar#78433 Kentuckydiesel wrote: Supposed to be picking up a '61 Cruiseliner this weekend. Owner has the title and all, but I need to know where the hull ID # should be. Also...if anyone knows where the number on the lonestar trailer might be, that would be helpful too. Thanks, Phillip Wish I could help you Bud, but I'm a Duracraft guy. You might try just searching this site by typing in Lonestar and maybe there will be some pictures to help you, or hopefully it will lead you directly to a Lonestar owner that can tell you where the numbers are on his/hers. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:17:39 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/rustoluem-boat-paint-job#78431 Excellent inputs as usual thank you sir! Bob Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:54:14 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/plain-little-runabout-but-it-s-free#78430 http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-boats-watercraft-powerboats-motorboats-Project-Boat-for-free-W0QQAdIdZ491468526 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:49:55 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/aristocraft-sliding-hardtop-in-ontario#78429 Neat looking boat; http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-boats-watercraft-powerboats-motorboats-19-Aristocraft-Sliding-Hard-Top-W0QQAdIdZ454436415 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:44:44 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/viper-history-lesson#78427 K, WELCOME, Your best bet for info is to contact your county / city HISTORICAL SOCIETY.. Not the Chamber of Commerce.. They have access to lots of directories & old newspapers... I got info here in Tenn on Paddle co's ,for ex, & the date of bldg. Fire ,that is usually main reason a company folds up. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:58:49 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/alumi-classics/installing-a-drain#78423 No problem. They're not my kids Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:14:28 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/rustoleum-paint-question#78418 I totally agree about the Clear Coat. The hardener has Gloss enhancers in it and all my projects have come out with a High Gloss and extremely Hard Durable finish that did not require a Clear coat. Besides, not if but when you get that ding or scratch, having several coats of clear on your paint job makes it that much more difficult to effect the repair. Just my 2¢ worth Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:32:14 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/need-info-on-53-dolphin-cruiser#78415 The Dolphin cruiser I obtained had been sitting a field in the Kern River Valley (Wofford Heights) for years. Apparently, an accident had broken the coupler off the boat trailer. The boat has not moved very far. It is sitting at the house in Bodfish. Visitors are welcome. Just contact me so our schedules can mesh. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:28:50 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/xk22-update#78414 JAG, NEAT. yours, satx Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:21:15 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/alumi-classics/off-the-wall-question-for-our-tin-experts#78413 Kentuckydiesel, TRUE FACT. yours, satx Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:16:53 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/member-projects/1968-bombardier-sea-doo/page-2#78412 kkosche wrote: Great project. So inspiring I found a 1968 Seadoo to tackle myself. A few questions if I may: 1. Did you use an epoxy paint, or gelcoat? Do you have color codes that you used? A polyurethane paint was used and color matched to the hidden fiberglass seat back of the deck. Unfortunately, I do not have the brand of polyurethane or color codes; however Goose (Ron) over at the old ski doo boards should be able to direct you if you need specific color codes: Click Here for Old Ski Doo Board (http://users.boardnation.com/~oldski-doosleds/index.php) kkosche wrote: 2. Do you have the model of gas tank you used? I would think external venting would be critical. I have thought about installing a small PWC type of tank with the necessary venting pick ups. . . space appears to be limited. I utilized a 3 gallon Attwood gas tank. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/Dr59Elky/Sea%20Doo/a8063f8d.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/Dr59Elky/Sea%20Doo/466eaa82.jpg kkosche wrote: 3. I have pulled wiring diagrams from the below sites, but are note very clear. I also see that a service manual can be purchased (but apparently the copies are not very clear). Any additional sources of reference material that you could point me to would be most appreciated. Unfortunately I do not have wiring diagrams for the 1969 Sea Doo. kkosche wrote: 4. My motor spins free . . and I think I will do a leak down test . . if it passes, I will go through the carb and attempt to run it. What made you decide to go through your entire motor? I like the original look of my motor as is . . .and would like to avoid those costs if possible. My muffler has already been redone in stainless. Any guidance here would be appreciated. The Rotax engine in the 1968 Sea Doo was a time tested engine utilized in the Ski Doo snowmobiles of the time. The crankcase seals along with compression test operated within limits. The carburetor was cleaned and rebuilt with a Winderosa kit that is still available. The stainless muffler far exceeds the muffler of 1968. Two shot 1968 mufflers were sacrificed to determine the factory construction, and then custom built. There was no other choice. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/Dr59Elky/Sea%20Doo/78aef060.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/Dr59Elky/Sea%20Doo/aba030f2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/Dr59Elky/Sea%20Doo/cb71980b.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/Dr59Elky/Sea%20Doo/b77d44ac.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/Dr59Elky/Sea%20Doo/9327c5ef.jpg kkosche wrote: 5. Did you go through Bill Schisan for the decals, Or do you have another source? The decals were reproduced by a local sign shop. Some of your decals may be available (in part) from DooDecals: http://www.skidoodecals.afegraphics.com/index.php?adminshopping=&cat_id=9262&catname='1969 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/Dr59Elky/Sea%20Doo/56473431.jpg kkosche wrote: 6. What sealer did you use on your white oak stringers? Any wood preservative with proper curing should be fine since it was all eventually covered over in epoxy. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/Dr59Elky/Sea%20Doo/091d0cab.jpg kkosche wrote: 7. Curious how you did your venting, could you provide a picture of where you mounted the blower motor, and how you wired it? Looked through the pictures a third time, and not 100% certain. The muffin fan is 12 volt wired hot into the battery with a hidden toggle switch under the raised seat. Wired hot so as it vents the engine compartment of gas vapors while eventually inserting key. ALWAYS lift the seat for a proper amount of time to aid in further alleviation of gasoline fumes. Probably overkill, however “safety first”. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/Dr59Elky/Sea%20Doo/da748918.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/Dr59Elky/Sea%20Doo/01c9e635.jpg Hope the aforementioned information helps with your restoration process. ~SeaFlash Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:48:14 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/wax-recommendations#78406 I confess that I have never been a fan of traditional marine waxes. This probably comes from my sailing and racing background and the fact that wax actually increases drag over untreated gelcoat. Plus you can get a build up that may need to be removed periodically. I have used the polimer polishes for quite a while. Currently I use West Marine Pure Oceans Wash-n-Shine. So far I have been happy with the results. The caveat is that my boats are not left in the water all season and this is only on gelcoat. My CC lives in the garage when not in use, but my Laser (14' sailboat) is outside in a storage rack. Both finishes seem to hold up well. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 07:26:44 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/alumi-classics/anyone-have-experience-with-lone-star-cruisers#78402 Thanks for the input. I think I have a '61 bought. Supposed to pick it up on Saturday. :D -Phillip Wed, 05 Jun 2013 06:02:44 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/member-projects/1961-carrcraft-maverick#78401 Nice project Robert, very cool profile on that one! Non-running, no starter= hard to get a compression check, no controls, I wouldn't go over $100. You're buying "a pig in a poke", no idea if it's even worth trying to bring her back to life. There are plenty of other prospects out there, just have to be patient and keep your eyes open. Just my two cents worth..... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 05:49:51 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/just-bought-a-1972-sea-ray/page-2#78399 Looks like you may have found a big part of the problem there Ike, that can't be good! I've been following several conversations lately on the ole Mercruisers, trying to gain as much knowledge as I can for a future project. We appreciate you sharing your trials and tribulations with us, great reporting. Hope you have some trouble free boating in the Sea Ray coming your way soon. ;) Wed, 05 Jun 2013 05:14:59 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/anyone-split-a-bell-boy-ballerina-hull#78398 Hello all, I am thinking of dragging out my 1962 bell boy ballerina project this summer and replacing the transom....I remember reading somewhere that these were seamless boats, is this true( I would look my self but My boat is stored out at the folks ranch...lol) if it is splitting it is not an issue for me, glass work is cake for me. I am just trying to decide which way to go on summer projects....it's either paint my '56 delmar or split the bell boy and transom that sucker....(probably should just paint the Delmar....but hey it is usable as of now) thanks damen Wed, 05 Jun 2013 03:33:34 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/member-projects/outboard-to-i-o-conversion#78390 I have been thinking about converting my Seafair sedan to an I/O also. (Hell...I thought it was an original idea...Didn't know Glasspar actually made them!) Anyway, I have pretty much settled on using a 225 V6 (Buick based) with a stringer outdrive. The idea is to hide the engine (in a retro style enclosure) and have the stringer hanging out the back looking very vintage. I know it will be heavier in the rear but probably not more than 200 lbs which means I invite one less fat chick aboard...no problem! Tue, 04 Jun 2013 22:23:08 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/g3-owners-association/not-a-current-owner-but#78387 They were holding water and my uncle and I wanted a lighter boat, for more speed. eck, it took all summer to break it, even cut up. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:41:58 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/g3-owners-association/new-1959-g3-owner#78368 Ha, A bit late but forgot to post the links Jeff. http://forums.fiberglassics.com/g3/ http://archives.fiberglassics.com/g3/glassparg3.html I'm still confused though :-) Would be nice if there was a page on a site with chart with columns listing all our names and g3's with like info to compare with factory hull numbers, where they were located on boat plus more but for now all this info is scattered about. I think if profile was set up right it could happen, would need a pewter geek to figure that out.... example: name, g3 year, color, HIN & location found, port or starboard steering, floor foam plug?, foot rest (speed bump) or not, sponson decal or not, center deck support glasspar emblem or not, 2 or 3 piece bow trim, like that? etc. (if someone has nothing to do,lol) Same for open decks which I know near nothing about as my 3 are Center Decks. http://johnsoldmercurysite.com/phpBB32/index.php Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:52:45 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/1968-boston-whaler-montauk#78367 Nice boat, lotsa pretty wood! Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:17:33 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/1976-glastron-gt150#78362 http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/boa/3847892901.html http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/1976_glastron_GT150.jpg Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:16:09 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/double-score#78361 That is a one classy 15', like a woman in her perfect little black dress. I thought about going with the mahogany interior. After pricing the wood WOW and knowing the abuse it would get, I think not. The cost of just the wood would buy a very nice electric motor for the bow. Fishing these tight canals it will get much more use than the outboard. I'm sticking with plastic, the Katama's did not come with any mahogany. I do have enough plastic sheet on hand to do an interior like the Sakonnet's. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:11:07 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/looking-to-find-info-or-location-of-boat#78354 Well I know where my great grandfather's powered skiff is. The bottom of New Haven (CT) harbor. One of the guys that worked for him (he ran the power house for the trolley company) said he would put an engine in it for him. He installed a car engine and transmission connected to the propeller shaft and the steering was a tiller and rudder. As the story goes, he (the workman, not my great grandfather) took off in 1st gear and was cruising along fine when he shifted into 2nd gear. He was flying along in 2nd and decided to shift into 3rd. At this point it became overpowered and the boat nose dived and sank. The workman swam ashore, took the trolley home and didn't tell me great grandfather until the next day. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 06:56:40 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/rustoluem-topside-paint#78352 2 Qts of clear 1 qt Metallic then 2 more Qts of clear to finish Seems like overkill but it sure came out nice Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:54:17 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/regional-forums/fgmw/any-news-on-a-sugar-lake-get-together#78349 yep was 1st sat in june ...had a good time....grnd prize for the 1st to come was 10/15 omc ect gas tanks...sorry we missed you....john Mon, 03 Jun 2013 22:48:53 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/the-70-s-disco-fiber/1970-glasstron-jetflight#78345 I'm thinking of selling my Jetflight boat , It needs a good cleaning, I was going to restore it , I have it covered outside, don't have time to finish it . Have trailer, and thinking of selling it with the 1978 70 HP Merc Motor that we bought new !!! was on boat ,took it off , 1000.00 http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/Glasstron-20130603.jpg Mon, 03 Jun 2013 21:30:22 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/we-re-off-to-silver-lake-ny#78341 Normally I take a bunch of pics Ron, but not this year. Too bad too, there were some real cool boats there. I think Dave might have had a camera, but not sure. Frank Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:54:23 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/wood-boats/58-owens-speedship#78340 Yes welcome aboard Kevin. I'm with Mark and Skipp, keep her as she is, great story and it would cost a good chuck to get her back to original, plus not as cool of a story then. Make sure the engine stringers are solid and no sign of rot or that motor could give you problems as Skipp said. Bob Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:38:18 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/dual-cockpit-lumi-merc#78337 This is real cool. Our family has a similar Larson (not double cockpit) at Priest Lake. I'm going to check it out on Thurs. after I've been fishing for the next three days. I have no experience with stripping and polishing a lummi. Would I be getting in over my head?? The motor sounds pretty solid. Tom Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:18:12 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/help-identifying-this-gadget-i-found-on-my-boat#78334 Thanks for telling me!knowing myself I would of fried the system. ...its in the trash and the new ones in the mail Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:20:22 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/moving-day-errr-week#78331 Congratulations on the new homestead! For the vintage tractor you can't go wrong with an Ford 8N. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:44:29 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/1957-glassco-14-foot#78320 Sorry no pictures available. Library says it's a Fortworth TX. boat. http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/boa/3846229848.html Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:34:14 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/back-after-too-long-gone-need-help-with-my-delmar#78319 cool I knew I saw a shot of one setup like mine....And yeah 85hp on the tail, haven't floated it yet but should be interesting I want to pull the 85 off and put a newer 50hp on it..... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:33:32 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/homelite-bearcat-4-cycle-outboards/motor-flusher#78300 FYI about this flusher to anyone interested. Tempo made one for the Homelite/Bearcat: Test-It/Flush-It Model 925TFH. A member of the Golden State Glassics had an extra one that I bought. Fits like a glove right over the inlet strainer. Steve Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:22:58 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/1964-merc-650-backfiring-at-idle#78290 Yeah, they don't like that much! ;) But don't they sound Sweet when they're kickin' on all cylinders?!! :) Sun, 02 Jun 2013 19:37:47 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/59-cutter-jet-de-ville-dayton-oh-wings#78274 http://dayton.craigslist.org/boa/3758067137.html Sun, 02 Jun 2013 12:17:55 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/new-advertiser-on-fg#78273 mikebux, WELCOME ABOARD!!! yours, satx Sun, 02 Jun 2013 11:52:33 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/lower-unit-pressure-test#78271 I can see where that could happen. Thanks for the tip. Sun, 02 Jun 2013 10:24:03 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/sears-3-5-hp-outboard-engine#78270 http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/boa/3843571104.html http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/Sears_3.jpg Sun, 02 Jun 2013 10:23:59 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/some-events-are-closed#78266 Hobby clubs are run by volunteers. Some events are now closed to registration. Ask Chris (seabuddy) Brown at 518-281-0045 for info Sun, 02 Jun 2013 07:43:35 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/merc-50-hp-switch-box-contd-hidden-wire-damage#78265 Nice! Glad to hear it, now you have that much more knowledge of your engine if you have other issues with it. :-) Sun, 02 Jun 2013 07:28:19 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/simplex-cable-ends#78264 Go to ------shop.evinrude.com-------Find " ob accessories "------click on 1972----The parts are available from dealers. Sun, 02 Jun 2013 07:25:00 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/this-one-took-me-back-to-school#78255 Thanks to all that helped on this problem. I have been helping a person with there 72 800 and he has been having just about the same problem with his motor. After looking at his wiring I told him he would need to fix all of them and then it would be easyer to figure out the main problem. Once again many thanks to all, Skip. Sat, 01 Jun 2013 22:41:53 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/need-help-on-bell-boy-year-model-and-original-mot#78245 Yes it has had the 5" extension added, a very common practice in the 50's Sat, 01 Jun 2013 18:51:42 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/1976-40hp-ignition#78229 hi, i have a 40hp ser# 4365352 that has spark on only one cylinder. so far the only thing i did was swap the green coil wires coming from the switchbox and i got spark on the other cylinder so i know the coils are ok. My question is this, i have a switchbox #339 7452 from a 25hp from the same time period, can that be used on the 40hp. The 40hp switchbox is #332-4911. Looking at the wiring diagrams the ignition systems seem similar although the color coding is different. thanks http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/P6010394.JPG Sat, 01 Jun 2013 14:53:06 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/gw-invader-hull-pics-needed#78228 al,go over to big fin and do a search for gw invader. there are several threads there that have some pics that might help out. also,merks hass or had one,so you could ask him for advice too. skipp Sat, 01 Jun 2013 14:39:03 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/power-cat-18c-in-parker-arizona-twin-mercs#78227 http://www.powercatboat.com/Group/rb_18c/rb_18c.html Nice one.. Sat, 01 Jun 2013 14:06:50 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/need-mercury-mark-35a-motor-steering-mount#78225 You could make one up as well. Sat, 01 Jun 2013 13:04:58 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mfg-owners-group/drilling-the-transom#78219 I recently removed my 75hp Johnson Electramatic from my '66 Westfield. (It has a bad L/U). I clamped on my '59 Fat Fifty. I sealed the previous mount bolt holes with RTV silicone. If I were going to leave this motor on, I should probably drill new holes for mount bolts. Is it OK to drill MORE holes, in the transom? And is it Ok to test run with just the clamp mounts tightened in place? Thanks for any input... Sat, 01 Jun 2013 10:41:48 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/where-to-start-1958-botved-coronet-convertible#78217 Shello, The Botved is still classed as a wood boat. Mine was a 1960 19.8' Cornet Cabin boat. I do miss that boat very much the Danes are good at boat building. This site has an excellent forum for wood boats. Another source is the ACBS. I would try the forum here at Fiberglassics first for immediate practical assistance, and the ACBS for their archive on wooden boats. Morris aka Al Wilson amwsaw2@yahoo.com g3 marque club rep ACBS Sat, 01 Jun 2013 08:44:42 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/1954-big-twin-decals-needed#78214 Perfect...thanks! I'll order them today. Sat, 01 Jun 2013 07:15:59 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/the-70-s-disco-fiber/fiberglass-award-winner#78211 One of the rules say no year to year repeats or some such thing. Sat, 01 Jun 2013 06:38:36 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/pricing-set-to-go-up-save-money-for-st-mich-boat#78210 To get all the stuff ready for this size show for each boater (17 acres of land and buildings of Classic Boats) that is something like several football fields of stuff, one needs to make up their mind on coming by this Sunday. Sat, 01 Jun 2013 06:36:39 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/sugar-lake-classic-boat-show-and-swap-meet-nw-mo#78186 see ya there Fri, 31 May 2013 14:34:43 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/g3-owners-association/may-have-found-a-decent-deal-70s-evinrude-135#78185 I have a merc 1000 im not using, and a 115 evinrude also, with controls and keys, 750 ea. neither have T&T. Im 30 mi N of Indy. 317-979-0050, or email jmevinrude@aol.com Fri, 31 May 2013 14:07:26 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/trailer-talk/well-i-wanted-to-poke-my-chest-out#78183 Nice Job! It went from "Fugly" to a Thing of Beauty!!!! ;) Fri, 31 May 2013 12:51:52 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/ski-twin-40hp-running-issues#78166 The range of props on these is not overly wide - if you intend to run them fast. We use a big bladed 9/10 for slow river runs (speed/wash limits)and at the moment it's running a 13pitch. The boat is 160lbs without motor, about 650lbs all loaded, so will be fine. Fri, 31 May 2013 05:07:50 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mfg-owners-group/59-mfg-rear-decal#78160 Thanks , much appreciated !! The maiden voyage was yesterdqay , and was out again for the "sunset" cruise on the InterCoastal Waterway and Waccamaw River . Boat ran very well - but I do have a small leak that appears to be coming from the transom support / need some suggestions on how to seal that . I have tons of pictures of my boat , but cannot seem to get them uploaded . If you're interested , send me your e mail address and I'll be happy to share them . Thu, 30 May 2013 22:52:21 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/old-12-ft-fiberglas-areo-craft#78158 Look at the Glassic Library here in the AeroCraft section at the various brochures to help ID the boat. To post pictrues you need to first upload them to something like Photobucket than cut and paste them into your posting. Also check out this AeroCraft website: http://www.ultimate.com/aerocraft-boats/index.html Andreas Thu, 30 May 2013 22:41:41 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/fat-fifty-motor-cover-in-seattle-craigslist#78143 Well, I guess the old adage, "popular then = popular now" is really true, and like wise, "un-popular then = un-popular now". The poor old Four Fifty . . . lost and forgotten, bypassed by time. The Rodney Dangerfield of Evinrude motors. "No Respect". I asked my father if he would take me ice skating. He said, "why don't we wait till it gets warmer?!" Thu, 30 May 2013 16:17:15 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/leaking-upper-unit#78138 I agree, I'm going to replace all of them. Thanks for the help Jim Thu, 30 May 2013 12:42:56 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/up-date-hidden-wire-harness-damage-fixed#78136 Thanks for all the encouragement. I did re-wire internal wire harness. and poof! The engine now runs. It's not pumping H2o, but thats a differet issue. Lesson learned: Don't just replace switchboxes, rectifierers, coils etc. w/o examinging the whole wire harness for conceled damage, corrosion. It's time consumming But at least you find out what is the REAL problem. Thanks again for all your input. Thu, 30 May 2013 12:24:33 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/external-wireing-harness-for-1968-50-hp-merc#78135 My harness was all corroded an I just re wired it now the engine runs fine. Do it just like Dr. Frankenmerc says and it will save you $$. http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/merc_50hp_internal_wire_harness_cl-20130530.jpg Thu, 30 May 2013 12:13:21 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/tooting-my-own-horn-d#78133 Ive been out in my shop, I do have a starter like yours, email me if you want it. jmevinrude@aol.com Thu, 30 May 2013 09:37:24 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/help-finding-out-what-model-of-boat-i-have#78130 Welcome, SKURKA. Nice looking boat. If you look in the Glassic Library, you will find they have a 1960 salesman package for Bowman. It looks like the hood scoop was a common decorative item on their boats, even back to the 1957 models. They didn't show a Dragster model in 1960, but could have added that in 1961. Thu, 30 May 2013 06:28:40 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/older-johnrude-gear-grease#78125 The bearings were designed to work properly ( for a long time ) with gear oil.--Replace the seals and use gear oil in it.----A lot easier and worry free if thing are repaired properly ! Thu, 30 May 2013 00:20:36 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/the-70-s-disco-fiber/picked-up-this-on-the-weekend#78118 Didn't really want it but for the price I couldn't say no. The motor is a 1975 115hp the trailer is a Calkins with good tires and working lights and it tows really nice. I have no use for it so I will sell of the pieces and invest the fund in other projects. Guess the pics are too big, have to resize and post later Wed, 29 May 2013 21:21:13 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/trailer-talk/help-with-the-rest-of-the-story#78113 im betting it is homebuilt from a holsclaw trailer. in this pic is a shock on the other side.http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images ewer_203.JPG Wed, 29 May 2013 19:14:14 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/swaping-lower-unit-on-fat-fifty#78101 In a nutshell, the fat 50 parts used in the conversion / swap were the cowling, front and rear lower pans, transom bracket, flywheel with magneto pulley, recoil housing, bendix,external front throttle linkage, and rewiring for the use of the fat 50's wiring harness, control box, and dash ignition. The only "loss" is the 75's charging system. But, I have a 31 series AGM battery, magneto which is self powering and doesn't draw electricity, and a recoil starter. Sweet and simple. Wed, 29 May 2013 07:54:51 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/finned-bellboy-cruiser-in-cali#78096 Finned 1958 Bell Boy cruiser in SoCal: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/boa/3820165452.html Wed, 29 May 2013 00:44:00 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/progress#78093 Wow - you really have brought that boat back from the brink of being crushed at the dump. Nice work. That stern light was made by Perko. The original lens was made from very thin transparent plastic - yours is pretty dang close to what it looked like. The original had a flat top and there were a a series of tiny ridges molded around the inside of it. Your only hope is to find a good one (good luck) or to make one up like you did. Be sure to use a short "button" style bulb and not a full length bulb - as the tall bulb will melt a white spot into the lens. Wed, 29 May 2013 00:15:12 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/library-additions/evinrude-playmate-boat#78088 I'm sure one of you know.....Did they use the original design roof more than one year? If you ever tried to use the boat with this roof you would know why they changed it. However, for me, despite the extremely user unfriendly nature of the roof, it looks so cool, it is worth the contortion boarding methods necessary. (at least until I get old and stiff) Tue, 28 May 2013 21:30:50 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/64-650-prop-seals-what-the#78080 Thanks again Ed. Tue, 28 May 2013 20:03:31 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/need-help-going-to-look-at-a-boat#78079 I like it... Love the Yellow. Enjoy! Tue, 28 May 2013 19:51:35 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/cool-mini-boat#78076 If I were closer... That is a fun boat! Tue, 28 May 2013 16:21:07 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/year-of-this-glasspar-avalon#78075 Tony, Your boat is a 1963 built in Nashville Tenn. and was boat # 35 Tue, 28 May 2013 12:04:53 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/power-cat-19s-outboard-in-the-northwest#78072 http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/boa/3812162054.html Looks like a nice one Tue, 28 May 2013 10:13:29 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/alumi-classics/aluminum-boat-paint#78064 My take is to always try and do my best work on whatever I do. Take the time and strip it, you will be work ahead because in the end your new paint will last longer and the boat will be something you are proud of. I started out with numerous layers of paint on my 50's aluminum runabout, the last of which had only been put on a year before and it was already looking terrible.You can check it out by clicking on my link below. http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/alumi-classics/old-tinny-anyone-know-who-made-it Tue, 28 May 2013 01:14:49 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/product-reviews/doel-fin#78062 Posted this in another area before I saw this one. I had a severe cavitation problem on takeoff and tight turns with my little 16' Glasspar delMar with a 65 hp Mercury. Running a 12.5" 16p prop with no cupping on the blades. Once it got rolling it would really dig in, but getting up there took a while and was like slipping the clutch on a manual shift car. I put on an original style Doel-Fin and I was amazed at the improvement. No more slipping on hole shots, and a lot better in tight turns at full throttle. Still working on finding the perfect prop for this rig, but for now the Doel-Fin has really upped my enjoyment of the boat. Tue, 28 May 2013 00:24:26 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/59-lark-correct-colors#78058 http://www.old-omc.de/e_1959/seite_06.jpg 1959 STARFLITE & LARK SHARK GREY/SURF WHITE/PLATINUM MIST Click on the color chart on the lower left of the page http://www.effenaco.com/store/viewitem.php?productid=102&groupid=0 http://www.effenaco.com/store/category.php http://www.effenaco.com/ http://www.nymarine.ca/evstyle1.html http://www.nymarine.ca/ Mon, 27 May 2013 23:27:11 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/a-little-help-identifying-a-boat-please#78055 unfortunaly the interior is gone.the coolist thing about this boat is i got the original trailer with it.but the guy i got it from didnt have any info on it. Mon, 27 May 2013 22:17:53 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/plastic-work#78051 Looks awesome Frank, shouldn't have to mess with that bad boy again!!!!!!!!! Bob Mon, 27 May 2013 20:10:51 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/glasspar-seafair-sedan#78043 Oops, double post - sorry - touch screen is touchy ;-) Mon, 27 May 2013 16:41:40 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/16-span-america-skiette-with-hard-top#78039 I thought i had downloaded a pic of the bow light flag staff. Trying again. Will run an ad too. Thanks! Mon, 27 May 2013 13:45:10 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/1959-35-hp-johnson-spark-plug-torque#78027 You can download the manual on Andgott's website for free, in .pdf format; http://www.agott.com/glassboat/manuals.html Mon, 27 May 2013 06:44:48 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/lower-oil-type#78014 Good to know Bruce. I've been running 24:1 since I got the boat back in the water 3 years ago, but I always put a half a bottle of Seafoam in each tank to help against the carbon build up. I was afraid the 50:1 would be way to lean for the old motors. Bob Sun, 26 May 2013 21:22:06 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/sabre-craft-first-outing-after-restoration#78011 Thanks for the advice on fuel saving - I'll definitely try that. Second outing resulted in another leasson - I NEED TO INSTALL THE DEPTH FINDER THAT MY SON GAVE ME! I bent the prop - probably hit a fish trap, so not sure the depth finder would have helped, but I will install it soon. Wasn't too bad so the wife and I were able to limp back to the boat launch at idle. I'm learning about this boating stuff - but I learn the hard every time it seems. Having fun though ! Sun, 26 May 2013 19:46:43 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/member-projects/stern-light-lens#78010 Hi all! Can anyone identify this stern light? There are no markings anywhere and we need to try to find a replacement lens.(Cat for size reference only) :) Thanks! [URL=http://s1088.photobucket.com/user/purpleguitar1/media/IMG_20130526_175537.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i337/purpleguitar1/IMG_20130526_175537.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1088.photobucket.com/user/purpleguitar1/media/IMG_20130526_175438.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i337/purpleguitar1/IMG_20130526_175438.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1088.photobucket.com/user/purpleguitar1/media/IMG_20130526_175528.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i337/purpleguitar1/IMG_20130526_175528.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Sun, 26 May 2013 18:53:08 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/the-70-s-disco-fiber/dixie-newton-nc#78007 Thanks!! Really enjoyed reading about the 1965 Dixie 17' Appreciate the link Sun, 26 May 2013 16:10:40 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/very-interesting#77984 It looks like an old Hustler. Sun, 26 May 2013 09:38:51 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/just-joined#77973 Hi Larry: Thanks for the reply. Great engine. Mine is powered with a Ford Windsor 351/Velvet Drive. I had a '61 Owens 27 ft Sea Skiff a number of years ago with the same power. Very reliable. I am interested to find out the fuel consumption. Probably not tuned to the degree your 350 is but these engines are definitely better paired with these boats than the 283s that I think were the choice back then. Will keep in touch. Cheers Erik Sat, 25 May 2013 22:37:34 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/member-projects/1963-correct-craft-debonnaire-restoration#77967 Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bob Sat, 25 May 2013 20:47:36 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/wiring-the-dash#77964 +1 I've always found it easier to start from scratch than try to untangle what's already there. Even if no one else has had their fingers in it, the factory wiring jobs are generally not the neatest installations in the world. Sat, 25 May 2013 17:26:54 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/serial-number#77956 Thanx, I found it. The sticker was missing and I could not find the plug. When I got a step ladder I found the plug on top of the powerhead. I just wanted to make sure before ordering parts. Sat, 25 May 2013 14:16:38 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/frustration-keep-or-try-to-sell#77952 That would be so funny. Waiting for ramp then instead of backing down I just drive in......Sounds like a double dog challenge!!! Sat, 25 May 2013 10:21:18 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/cobia-vantage-24-i-o#77950 motor on stand I built http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/photo4-20130525.JPG Sat, 25 May 2013 10:08:53 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/76-evinrude-25-worth-fixing#77948 Hope I'm not overstepping the rules here but I'm currently working on the same motor, and my question may end up helping both of us...I'm into re-sealing the gear case. Upon dis-assembly, I notice gray RTV sealer around the spaghetti seal flange and all the screw heads, is this recommended? Also, I'm changing the bottom cover, because the old one had broken skeg, there's no magnet in the used replacement. I pried the mag out of the broken cover, but it will not slide into the replacement cover, is it ok to file the mag down to fit? Also is there any 'timing' or certain position that the gear/clutch dogs & cradle should be in for re-assembly? Thanks... Sat, 25 May 2013 09:24:49 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/9-8-merc#77942 i will be checking with a few marinas around me after the weekend..i did find a flywheel on evil-bay but they were asking 100.00 for it.. does this sound high or is hat a fair price..its been a while since i had to buy anything like this.. Sat, 25 May 2013 08:22:34 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/free-glastron-in-southern-ontario#77936 http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-boats-watercraft-other-16-FT-FIBRE-GLASS-BOAT-NO-TRAILER-W0QQAdIdZ487675217 Can't beat the price! Fri, 24 May 2013 21:31:22 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/cabin-cruiser-in-ore#77934 You would have the only one in the whole world. Fri, 24 May 2013 21:10:31 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mfg-owners-group/59-erie-questions#77933 Sounds like some good ideas, thanks for the reply. I'll let you know what I end up doing. Fri, 24 May 2013 20:46:06 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/larson-thunderhawks#77924 The one in Miami has become a kind of a holiday tradition. http://www.fiberglassics.com/fiberglassics-forums/home/sightings/larson-thunder-hawk-50-s-445 Fri, 24 May 2013 14:11:43 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/stripped-sparkplug-63-merc-500#77922 There is no cylinder head on that Mercury motor .---Helicoils work just great.----Just use grease on the tap to keep chips going into the cylider to a minimum. Fri, 24 May 2013 12:22:26 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/500-houseboat-needs-work-it-is-now-free#77919 I would say salvage or parts. http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/boa/3806497700.html http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/3G53Mb3H25G35Ed5M5d5f6abb485ee78018a0.jpg Fri, 24 May 2013 08:37:08 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/no-bilge-pump-or-battery-switch#77914 Thanks John. The bilge isn't exactly sealed. I should've said there's no access to it. All there is, is a tiny drain plug at the transom near the keel. For rainwater, there's a std size drain plug for the deck. The boat right now only has one battery, but I was going to get a 2-bank switch to allow for future. Thanks again, Mark Fri, 24 May 2013 02:22:49 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/rear-view-camera#77912 On my Ranger and a 13 foot boat..28" tall would be perfect. Just cutting down on the distance I'd have to move the trailer by hand....I'm getting older too. Thu, 23 May 2013 22:07:18 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/opinions-on-the-tiny-tach#77911 Yes my 40hp Johnson twin does not have a charging system either. Hard to find a tach, reliable or iffy, for this type engine. Would like to find one for the final tuning of this system this summer. Would hate to find I ran the wrong prop and was above redline all season Thu, 23 May 2013 22:04:08 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/testing-coil-in-mark-35a#77908 Take four old spark plugs and grind the side electrodes off them. The mag should fire all the modified plugs with ease with and a loud spark snap. If not get in there and set it up again as something ain't right. Thu, 23 May 2013 21:13:32 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/carb-rebuild#77907 I hear ya, it's almost an addiction, hearing an old motor roar to life after either being a half century old or not having been run in "who knows how long". Then the moment of truth, slipping into the water, hearing her fire, and then throttling up and bringing her on plane. Excuse me, I need a cigarette. Thu, 23 May 2013 20:08:34 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/14-ft-speed-ray-1964-near-new-london-ct#77905 I think this is the boat I looked at a couple of years ago. It was parked in back of a hardware sore at the time. Nice hull shape, but way more work than I wanted Thu, 23 May 2013 18:58:26 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/bimini-convertable-top#77896 I'd call a few upholstery shops. Thu, 23 May 2013 11:36:06 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/any-idea-what-year-is-this-lone-star-catalina#77890 Lone Star was purchased by Chrysler in 1965. Chrysler dropped the Lone Star name and used the Chrysler name from that point forward. So yes, the boat cannot be 1967. Andreas Thu, 23 May 2013 07:51:13 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/navigation-light-transom-formed#77889 That bow light is common. They pop up on eBay and craigs list all the time. Andreas Thu, 23 May 2013 07:48:32 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/really-rare-mercury-mark-25l#77885 i am restoring a WM7A and am putting a 62 merc 250 25hp powerhead in it. Wed, 22 May 2013 23:08:21 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/very-cheap-larson-in-ontario#77883 Yes the MLC AGM is still held at the yacht club, we are supposed to have a new location to replace the Ski Pitz this fall. You should try to make it up Bill, it's been a long time Wed, 22 May 2013 21:59:14 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/regional-forums/fgnw/1959-skagit-20#77877 Does anyone out there know what auto glass was used on the single glassed 1959 Skagit 20 express? Roy B Wed, 22 May 2013 19:25:46 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/wood-boats/wanted-86-p-split-decision#77873 I am trying to locate the boat pictured below. She belonged to my dad back in the early 80s and has not been seen since the early 90s. If any one out there has any clue as to where this boat is, please let me know!! http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/Split_Decision.jpg Wed, 22 May 2013 18:08:41 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/hauling-a-boat-long-distance-wheel-bearing-advice#77866 I have to haul a 50's runnabout back and forth from FL to NC. By the time I figured the cost of axles,springs, tires, wheels, lights, and rollers on the trailer I had. It was only a few dollars more to buy a new trailer. Go ahead, bite the bullet and get something you know is reliable. I have say that my family hauled a Cox camper loaded with camping gear a mini bike and a canoe all over the USA Canada and Mexico on 8" trailer tires and never had a problem with trailer bearings or tires. I have pic's of that trailer going though a tree in Cal. and Lake Louise Can. in the back ground. Anyone that tells you small tires can't take highway speeds, it's BS. Tire rubber is better today than is was in the 60-70's. When we stopped for fuel Pa would always get out and touch the wheels at the bearings befor he started pumping fuel. Wed, 22 May 2013 13:20:54 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/tach-position#77861 I agree #2 looks the best to me Wed, 22 May 2013 07:45:04 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/1961-1963-glastron-v143-jetflite#77854 Kern, WELCOME ABOARD. yours, satx Wed, 22 May 2013 00:40:55 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/glastron-jetflite-with-console-atlanta#77851 This boat has been for sale on Craigslist , ..... forever. Check past sightings. I even believe some have gone and physically looked at it. Tue, 21 May 2013 22:22:24 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/wilker-galaxy#77845 hey thanks for the input!!, any is greatly appreciated. and yes i did notice the lack of the price diffrence... leads me to believe they hold some sort of value?? Well, all i can do now is make some calls and look around Tue, 21 May 2013 19:21:01 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/trim-on-70-hp-merc-slowly-lowers#77831 Also make sure that you have enough fluid in the unit, tilt the unit all the way up and latch the transport latch to hold it up. Remove the fill cap and slowly add transmission fluid. Do not open the reservoir when the unit is in the down position, it is under high pressure. Fill the reservoir until you cannot get any more in. Put the cap back on, release the latch and cycle the unit fully up and fully down. Keep your finger on the button until it "squeals" at the top and bottom. That squealing noise is the trapped air pushing past the relief valve. You need to chase the air out of the hydraulic side to the reservoir side. Tilt it up again, open the cap and add more fluid. Repeat cycling, you should not hear any squeal at the limits, just the pump laboring. Tue, 21 May 2013 08:05:41 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/sealing-my-temporary-drain-tubes#77813 I'm sure it will turn out great. http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/th_Smiley-20130520.gif Mon, 20 May 2013 19:18:30 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/outboard-weight#77810 per the oldomc site 240 lb + 12 lb for the tank with charger 220 Lb with out http://www.old-omc.de/e_1961/seite_22_23.jpg Mon, 20 May 2013 16:39:32 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/j-e-g-o-s-place/using-another-motor-s-transom-bracket-for-a-motor#77809 I recently seen a 1972 Evinrude 50 hp with a clamp on bracket. Does anyone know if it's bracket could be put on my 1979 Evinrude 55 hp? The lower cowlings look the exact same as far as I can tell and so does the lower units. I'm thinking I will still use the clamp on bracket because dad isn't crazy about the drilling holes idea even though we may consider it later. It sounds like I can make a bracket for the cable steering. I've done modifying all of my life to everything I own (seems like anyways) so that shouldn't be a problem. Does anyone know if the brackets can be swapped out on these two motors?...like around a 72' 50 hp Evinrude and the 79' 55 hp Evinrude? Mon, 20 May 2013 16:17:21 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/merc-1250-high-idle#77808 Thanks guys... MarkS wrote: Might have been installed wrong last time the belt was changed? (It happens, it's easy to get it off by one tooth!) Does your compression still check out okay? Definitely came to me that way. Idle was high right off the bat and couldn't lower it. I'll check the compression and pray ed_mc wrote: After re-timing she ran good with no problems. Fortunately the 1000 & 1250 pistons are more tolerant to detonation than the newer "deflector" type, so likely you didn't hurt anything. You might want to take a compression check just to make sure there aren't any issues. If just for peace of mind...........ed I'm hoping I have the same experience as you, Ed. Thanks again guys Mark Mon, 20 May 2013 15:47:43 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/cool-looking-scotcraft-cruiser-in-ontario#77793 http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-boats-watercraft-powerboats-motorboats-Old-Beauty-For-Sale-1200-OBO-W0QQAdIdZ486176076 Has Volvo IO Mon, 20 May 2013 09:54:37 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/mercury-outpost/mark-35a-runs#77786 Good going Randy, great to hear another one coming back to life! Mon, 20 May 2013 05:40:22 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/alumi-classics/what-is-this#77782 m casey stock, AGREED.= CHUCKLE. (MY Voyager 15 will NOT have a "checked tablecloth" on top. - I have enough people who believe that I'm a redneck & a hillbilly.) yours, satx Mon, 20 May 2013 00:50:13 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/member-projects/1964-fabuglas-fury#77772 Better view of the dash Sun, 19 May 2013 23:13:29 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/jamestown-distributors-videos#77770 thanks mark i am fiber glassing the transom now and i need a little learning . i went to youtube and there are a few but nothing on my subject . but i learned one thing your gonna screw up that is what is so nice about fiberglass you can fix it eventually.. emphasis on eventually thanks for the tip bud.. i will be pouring next weekend if i can get a few dry days. billy Sun, 19 May 2013 22:42:42 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/dixie#77767 MarkS wrote: Some folks do have a narrower set of parameters as to what qualifies as a true "Glassic", and that's okay. (Labels are just other people's opinions IMHO, everyone is entitled to their own right!?) Good looking runabout, please do share some more pics and reports on your Dixie. (The 70's section is one of my favorite hangouts, even though I've NEVER been a fan of DISCO anything! LOL ) :) Mark, the reason for my above statement of "I don't know about "fiberglassic" comes from the original premise of this site calling 50s-early 60s fined/syled boats "fiberglassics". Before this site, they were all just old boats to me lol. Heck,70s and some 80s boats will prolly be the newer glassics someday if not already IMHO. Sun, 19 May 2013 21:38:07 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/jim-savage#77765 Jim, your in our prayers buddy! Bob Sun, 19 May 2013 21:13:06 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/outboard-bbq#77757 I've heard a few stories about doing them but I know one thing. Trying to fish downwind of a anchored houseboat in the process of cooking on one makes it hard to fish. One fellow told me about making a smoker and using wood pellets for a wood heater in it. Sun, 19 May 2013 20:27:50 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/classic-boats-foss-waterway-seaport-tacoma-wa#77754 deanlofall wrote: Its still sitting in my boat shop. I'm procrastinating... I want it on, but at the same time, I like the lines of the boat without it (sigh). I will think about it some more after Bandit comes back home. ------------------------ I hear you Dean. If our 1960 G-3 had not had the original windshield on it I would probably think the same way you do. If only somebody could make one that looked EXACTLY like the original! Sun, 19 May 2013 19:54:26 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/1959-magnolia-project-boat-250#77747 http://sacramento.craigslist.org/boa/3792707233.html http://www.fiberglassics.com/images/fbfiles/images/1375.jpg Sun, 19 May 2013 15:51:57 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/40hp-scott-atwater-free-to-good-home#77734 Absolutely beautiful hope that they go to someone who can put it to a good home!!!! Sun, 19 May 2013 11:36:16 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/1972-glastron-gt-140-with-teenee-putnam-ct#77732 http:/ ewlondon.craigslist.org/boa/3794743294.html Sun, 19 May 2013 09:39:29 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/sightings/dorsett-el-ray-near-new-london-ct#77731 http:/ ewlondon.craigslist.org/boa/3768946580.html Sun, 19 May 2013 09:18:41 -0400 http://www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/home/main-forum/how-post#77727 Right now Ken (kensikora) is the only one who can post to the calendar Chris, send him a PM with the info and I'm sure he'll be glad to post it. (Normally anyone can post events on the calendar, but we seem to be having some "technical difficulties".) Sun, 19 May 2013 07:27:33 -0400