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Does anyone have dimensions of a hardtop on a 1968 convertible available. Would like some kind of measurement to work with. Any help would be appreciated.

I have a 68 38 convertible with twin 8v53 engine . Starboard engine has starter problem. Starter riuns but doesn't engage all the time unless I pull both blade breakers in engine room. I would guess the bendix but I had starter rebuilt two years ago when same problem happened and it stopped...

I would like to put Racor filters on my 8v53's but don't have any idea how much the total fuel flow is for the engine. Anyone know what size racor filter I should use for these engine. I have got two recomendations from dealers and they at the opposite ends of the spectrum. I am planning on...

I have been researching the repair on a copper fuel return line and decided to replace the whole line. The are two types of tubing. Both are 1/2 inch OD and .032 walled. One is tinned inside and one isn't. Whats the difference and which one should I use. Thanks for the info.

I have a 1968 38C and need to replace the side window glass. Right now is has plexiglas and I want to put safety glass in. I know I can get the channel parts that I need but I want to put something on the edge of the window to keep the water out when I wash the boat. Some kind the wiper where...

I have a 1968 39 C and having trouble Identifying the generator. It looks like a mdjf model on the plate but its a 7.5kw. Is it a mdjf or mdje. I see mdjf's but they all look to be 15kw. Ouestion is did they make a 7.5kw mdjf. Eyes aren't what they used to be and plate in in pretty bad...

I need a couple of original cabinet handles for a 68 38C. One is chrome for upper helm door and the other looks like brass for the inside cabinet. They are the ones with the push lever or buttom on the top. Anyone know where I can get them. Thanks

Relacing all gate valves with ball valves and was wondering which ones to buy. Was told stainless steel ball was good. does that mean all stainless steel or just the ball. Most the ones I see are chrome plated ball. Trying to figure out which ones to replace the original bronze gate valves...

Just wanted to get so insight on how I should be operating these 8v53n engines. I have been told idling is bad for two strokes but you seem to do alot of it in the normal usage of the boat. Is there an article or something that explains correct operating procedures. I don't want to ruin the...

Just bought 1968 38 Conv. and need to fugure out where to dump holding tank. I found it under the drawer in the head but can't figure out where to empty with the pump at the pump stations. Can't find the valves for intake and exhaust either. previous owner passed away and no help with how...