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- Sat Dec 01, 2012 8:38 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: My Apology
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13020
Re: My Apology
Would it be possible to create an area for passing on info ( not by the seller ) about boats or equipment advertised for sale in places outside this forum such as Craigslist? I know this creates a possibility of being abused, but it might be helpful to someone looking to buy or just looking to see w...
- Sun Nov 11, 2012 11:11 am
- Forum: Thompson Paints, finishes, colors, tips.
- Topic: Which primer to use over CPES under bottom paint
- Replies: 5
- Views: 20846
I have had Interlux Briteside on the bottom of my '59 Sea Lancer for the last few years and seems to be doing fine. Mine is used like yours, only in the water a couple days at a time at most. I don't have CPES on mine, so I can't help with those questions. The trailer is hard on the paint, but I gue...
- Thu Nov 08, 2012 7:15 pm
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: windshield vinyl
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7350
- Thu Apr 19, 2012 5:27 pm
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: Bottom Refinsihing Items
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9567
- Sun Mar 04, 2012 5:44 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: fun pictures of your boats
- Replies: 58
- Views: 119213
- Sun Jan 22, 2012 2:07 pm
- Forum: Engines
- Topic: Twin Engines
- Replies: 12
- Views: 37230
I would check the H.P. rating for the Sea Coaster. I have a '59 Sea Lancer and it is rated for up to 90 H.P. As long as you are in that ball park and the boat is sound, I agree with Andreas. I think the reason for running a lot of twins back then was larger H.P. motors were few and far between and w...
- Wed Jan 18, 2012 7:28 pm
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: 1963 Sea Coaster Deluxe project
- Replies: 77
- Views: 190573
- Fri Sep 16, 2011 7:21 pm
- Forum: Engines
- Topic: 1970 Johnson 60 HP
- Replies: 4
- Views: 25118
- Wed Aug 03, 2011 7:20 pm
- Forum: Thompson Paints, finishes, colors, tips.
- Topic: Foam Brush ??
- Replies: 4
- Views: 18542
I used foam brushes this past spring. It turned out great with no issues. It was nice to just throw them out instead of the job of trying to get that expensive varnish brush clean. I would make sure they are quality foam and not the cheap ones. The cheap ones tend to start falling apart after you us...
- Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:56 am
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: 1962 18ft thompson & 1962 75hp johnson super sea-horse e
- Replies: 27
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My '59 Sea Lancer has a drain that goes through the bottom of the boat near the transom. On the outside it is cup shaped with an opening towards the back. Inside it is a brass plug that screws in. Just for convenience I have a bilge pump mounted to a 3-4 inch square piece of aluminum to keep it upri...
- Sun Jun 19, 2011 7:51 pm
- Forum: Engines
- Topic: 2_Cycle Oil
- Replies: 3
- Views: 18203
- Sun Jun 19, 2011 7:43 pm
- Forum: Thompson Paints, finishes, colors, tips.
- Topic: varnish banned from NY ??
- Replies: 9
- Views: 31189
I found Ace brand Spar Varnish at the local Ace hardware store. It has UV filters and one suggested use is marine. It went on nice and looks great and best of all it was only about $15. This is in Wisconsin but I was having a hard time finding it around here in paint stores and marine dealers withou...
- Thu Jun 16, 2011 5:19 pm
- Forum: Engines
- Topic: 62 Mercury
- Replies: 5
- Views: 20337
I would think you would be able to find them on line someplace. As for price, it is hard to say how much they will cost not knowing how hard they are to find. If they are anything like a merc they are simple to replace. Just one stainless bolt on the top and one on the bottom, both easy to get to. G...
- Wed Jun 15, 2011 11:23 am
- Forum: Engines
- Topic: 62 Mercury
- Replies: 5
- Views: 20337
Welcome Portside, This is a great site, and as you can already tell if someone doesn't know the answer they usually know a site where you can find it. I agree with Andreas on the www.fiberglassics.com site. I can help with some of your questions since I own a '63 Merc 85 hp. Yes you can run the moto...
- Wed Jun 15, 2011 10:57 am
- Forum: Engines
- Topic: Vavle for switching fuel tanks
- Replies: 2
- Views: 15486
I have a valve on mine that the previous owner had 3 six gallon tanks hooked up to that were under the rear seat. I replaced the 3 tanks with 2 twelve gallon tanks. Since we would have to pull off the seat cushions. lift the seat, and then change the hose from one to the other in cramped quarters, t...