Glassr I understand that a high speed run is an extremely dangerous proposition for a hull of this configuration, and I appreciate your wisdom...
How cool is that?! I always love to hear about other Admirals still in service! I like the idea of hydro steering. Your post raises a question for...
LOL I understand! I bought this motor from an outboard mechanic, so I'm hoping it will run right for a while anyway. I've heard that the old...
Youre right about that. And it would be great to be able to ski and tube behind the thing. I just won this great bilge ventilator on ebay for...
Yep, I know the feeling! I'm a bit more used up than it is! Ought to make the boys at the antique boat meets drool like my old dog!
You guys crack me up!! Thanks for the words of encouragement! I tend to agree. If I can get it to float I feel pretty good about it. Doesnt...
Hi guys.. sorry it took so long to get back here. I am not completely discouraged yet. My boat is a semi-v dual cockpit aluminum runabout. (Lone...
Recently purchased a super nice '64 Merc 1000E 100hp. short shaft motor. I seem to be getting a lot of negative opinions regarding the...
You guys crack me up!!! Point taken though, the A4 is a bad idea. This is a great site with REALLY knowledgeable people. I have an old Evinrude...
Hey Fred! Okay, youve convinced me! I didnt realise the A4 ran at such a low hp. I had heard that you couldnt trust the hp ratings, but wow, when...
Lone Star hull specs. Thanks for the reply. I have attached some old sales brochures and a couple of pics (not of my boat, but same hull/model)...
When I first found my aluminum boat it had 50 years of oxidization, and looked pretty dull. I used an old truck drivers trick for polishing...
Hi guys/gals. I have a small 13' dual cockpit aluminum runabout. ('53 Lone Star Admiral) The hull is flat at the stern, so I am assuming that it...
