Forum: Recovered Threads
03-09-2014, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 74
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Forum: Recovered Threads
02-17-2014, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 12
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bolsters
http://www.classicseacraft.com/community/showthread.php?t=21151&highlight=bolsters
work by Olds Cool
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Forum: Performance
04-28-2013, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 10,099
Optimax 1.5 litre
All Mercury Optimax 1.5 liter motors from 75 HP to 125 HP weigh the same, 375 lbs. I think if my Yamaha 130 2 smoke ever throws in the towel that will be my choice for my 18 even though I have never...
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Forum: General
07-14-2011, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 201
Re: Windshield replacement
http://acrylico.com/centerconsoleboats.aspx
I have a friend who used them for a replacement Make 21 windshield. He is pleased with the results.
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Forum: Performance
03-31-2011, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 838
Re: Ride on 18's with brackets?
Sorry for the typo. I meant OptiMax 125. The OptiMax 75-125 all use the same 1.5 L block and are advertised to all weigh the same. Therefore i thought it best to opt for the 125. More power and...
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Forum: Performance
03-31-2011, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 838
Re: Ride on 18's with brackets?
looking into the future and continuing with the bracket power discussion I have been researching alternatives for power when my Yamaha 130 expires.
The Etec 150 weighs between 418 and 433 lbs....
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Forum: Performance
03-31-2011, 02:16 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 838
Re: Ride on 18's with brackets?
I too have toyed witrh this idea for my 18. If you go to Don Herman's site, Hermco. I think you will see the 18 with bracket you are referring to. It is pictured with a Evinrude 175 FITCH. ...
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Forum: For Sale
12-01-2010, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 168
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Forum: SeaCraft Photos
06-19-2010, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,083
23 restoration
http://www.fandbboatworks.com/restorations_seacraft.html
Very nice. Not mine but I can dream.
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Forum: Performance
04-24-2010, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 519
Re: 18SF guys, anyone run a 25\" motor?
I don't know when the transom height was changed but my 1989 Tracker 18 has a 25" transom. With a light 2 strk Yamaha 130 I have no problem with water over the transom.
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Forum: General
03-25-2010, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 528
Re: Trailer Vin Location?
I copied this form Classicmako.com, Michigan Dave's postThanks to member Makoboat1 for finding this site, it looks like a awesome way to reproduce those faded HIN and Capacity plates, as well as...
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Forum: General
03-24-2010, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 301
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
03-13-2010, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 167
Re: Polyethylene tank for diesel
I know this is probably not an approved method but I have a lawn mower tank, 8 gallon aluminum, that I repaired 7 years ago with JB Weld and as of yesterday it was still holding up fine. Maybe this...
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Forum: General
02-18-2010, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 162
Re: full cover for 18 SF
Last year my wife gave me the same cover from wally world. Experienced the same problem with pooling water. After a little experimentation I found that a length of non stretch clothes line, the...
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Forum: Performance
02-06-2010, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 307
Re: 90 or 115 ETEC for 18SF?
We have a 18 with a 130 Yamaha 2 stk., Its a great combination. Now, If POUS and the powers to be would free up the funds, ( OMRP stimulus, ie old motor replacement plan), Mercury just...
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Forum: Off Topic / Fishing
01-07-2010, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 156
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Forum: Performance
12-24-2009, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 645
Re: Power for a restored 18SF
thats a good price for a low hrs Yamaha 130. I think you will be pleased with the combo, and you can probably sell it in the future for about what you paid for it and pursue the 4 stroke and or DI...
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Forum: Performance
12-22-2009, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 645
Re: Power for a restored 18SF
Just a note about performance, with 2 persons on board, 45 gallons of fuel, no bimini, a large cooler full of stuff, and fishing gear I cruise at 29/30 mph and 3900-4000 rpm. WOT 5400 rpm and...
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Forum: Performance
12-19-2009, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 645
Re: Power for a restored 18SF
My 18 SF is a 1987 with a 25" transom. Powered by a Yamaha 2 stroke 130, about 360 lbs. I would be concerned with any repower that exceeded 400 lbs also. I have been salivating over a Mercury 125...
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Forum: General
11-11-2009, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 115
Re: dolly for my seacraft
I have been exploring a electric trailer dolly for my 18. Narrow street makes backing into driveway more than difficult. A few days I Googled "electric trailer dolly" and found more information...
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Forum: General
10-27-2009, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 1,475
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Forum: Off Topic / Fishing
10-20-2009, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 114
Re: Sales tax implications on a trade help?
In S. C. you have to pay sales taxes when you register your boat. If a trade in is involved your sales tax is on the amount of the boat less the allowance for the trade, IE the amount of cash...
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Forum: Performance
10-07-2009, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 286
Re: 1989 18' with an 1988 Merc 115?
The boat in question should have a 25" transom which will lessen the water intrusion. Earlier boats had a 20" transom. Most plastec, IE plexiglass, lexan, etc. should be able to make a w/s using...
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Forum: General
08-06-2009, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 113
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Forum: General
08-05-2009, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 88
Seacraft Windshield
I have no interest but the following was posted on Charleston Fishing.\:
free Sea Craft windshield tinted in color and grab rail came off a 20'CC Sea Craft.
Contact Information
Price: free
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