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TRYING TO POST FOR INFO ON 74 DRIFT N CRUZ

vet67coupe — 2012-07-02T22:50:05 -07.00

1974 Drift n cruz cruise houseboat PLEASE HELP

vet67coupe — 2012-07-02T22:48:32 -07.00

1969 Whitcraft 36'

peninsulapaul — 2011-07-17T00:01:36 -07.00

Hello, I am a new member, restoring a 1969 Whitcraft. Hopefully by this time next year I can live aboard. Anyone with information on Whitcraft Boats would be GREATLY appreciated.

1978 43' Carl Craft

nclaneys — 2011-05-31T14:46:32 -07.00

Im considering the purchase of a 1978 43' Carl Craft House Boat. It has twin Chevy 350'Chevy's. Could you point me in a direction of someone that has knowledge of this vessel. It's only been in fresh water on and off. I would like to use it in the Inter Coastal Waterway. Is the a salt water houseboat?

Oriental, NC

MissMadison — 2011-05-09T09:38:53 -07.00

Can anyone tell me the reason why their appear to be no Houseboats in this general area?

I have a restored 1973 Starcraft cruiser (steel hull) that i am considering moving from Lake Wylie, SC to the coast.

I have talked to Marina owners in that area, but no one can tell me why there are no housebats there.

Maybe I am slow, but i can not figure it out.

Thanks in advance for your input

Depth finder

Brtue — 2011-04-26T21:12:35 -07.00

Anybody know of a depth sounder that can have two displays connected to a single transducer? We did a refit on an old Gibson and the sounder had been removed beore we bought the boat.

Thanks

1985 43 foot Fanta Houseboat

LakeWhitneyMarina — 2011-02-25T11:35:51 -07.00

Boatel's

Boatsteve — 2010-12-26T09:12:03 -07.00

Mine is a 1974 47' Islander.

Has custom arches and upper helm, TR drives with 454 engines, Newer genset, front and rear air / heat.

The wife and I restored this during the winter of 2009 after purchasing on eBay.

1974 Nautaline 43

Terry1016 — 2010-10-11T15:12:17 -07.00

Greetings fellow houseboaters! I recently purchased a 1974 Nautaline 43 and don't know much about it yet. The boat set pretty much unused for a few years and I want to do some maintenance prior to winterization. Oil change, Transmission oil change, etc.

It's a Mercruiser stern drive Model 225II-TR and has ford 302 engines. In the owners manual it says to use Type A, Suffix A or Dextron ATF in the transmission, none of those seem to exist today and the auto stores don't have a clue. What's a compatible ATF to use?

Second question is on power trim oil. The manual says Quicksilver Formula 4 SAE 20W or SAE 20-20W. I can't find the Quicksilver and no one seems to be able to explain what 20-20W oil is. Is regular 20W oil okay to use? Any info is appreciated.

1978 Gibson 42' Standard

someguyintx — 2010-10-11T07:58:26 -07.00

HiRecently purchased and had transported to our lake a nice Gibson. It is pretty good shape. Will need valve job on Onan, but both engines are great, stringers, decks seem to be in good conditionDuring transport apparently the bathroom window was broken. Any ideas on where to buy replacement ?I am also interested in how others are handling hot water, anchor/wench/windlass. And if anyone knows where top find a flybridge, that would be great. Pictures would be appreciated. Placement of certain things would help. Especially if you are using inverters, tankless water heaters, etc. Thanks again