The Rezerend
Member
Hello all, I've been reading for a while and finally decided to register. So I just bought my own first aluminum boat. I have an old tri hull currently and decided it was time for something that could handle the bigger water. So I ended up with this
It is titled as a 1964. Not sure of the make but after some research I think its a Lone Star and actually a 50 something.
It's 18 feet long with a 68 inch beam. Any help to the make and model would be great.
I was told it had a 90 horse V4 on it and I would like to put our 85 horse V4 on it. I'm just a little leery about the current transom setup.
A few more pics of the transom, splash well, and knee brace.
I've searched a bunch and haven't found any information about a transom like this on a boat this large or as large of motor. So I'll at least be replacing the wood with newer, glassed wood before I install the CMC and our 85 horse. The insurance calculations for the motor size allows me up to a 115, which dependent on how the 85 performs may be in the future. All this is if it will be safe and the transom could support it. I will also be installing a transom saver on the trailer once the motor gets put on. Any input or help would be great. The main purpose of this boat will be lake fishing. If it floats high enough I may take it out on the Missouri but that would be a bonus not a design criteria.
It is titled as a 1964. Not sure of the make but after some research I think its a Lone Star and actually a 50 something.
It's 18 feet long with a 68 inch beam. Any help to the make and model would be great.
I was told it had a 90 horse V4 on it and I would like to put our 85 horse V4 on it. I'm just a little leery about the current transom setup.
A few more pics of the transom, splash well, and knee brace.
I've searched a bunch and haven't found any information about a transom like this on a boat this large or as large of motor. So I'll at least be replacing the wood with newer, glassed wood before I install the CMC and our 85 horse. The insurance calculations for the motor size allows me up to a 115, which dependent on how the 85 performs may be in the future. All this is if it will be safe and the transom could support it. I will also be installing a transom saver on the trailer once the motor gets put on. Any input or help would be great. The main purpose of this boat will be lake fishing. If it floats high enough I may take it out on the Missouri but that would be a bonus not a design criteria.