1980 stars & stripes project boat-questions

[barefootjoe]

This dec I bought a 1980 stars & Stripes project boat with a ford Windsor pcm original eng.
It needs a lot of TLC. I will be posting pictures and questions as I go. Any useful input is appreciated!

Questions

1. What is the WOT and what should I expect in top end speed with a footer behind?

2. What weight of oil for the engine, and Trans?

3. How to I figure out the exact engine model and size for parts ordering?

4. Where can I get the following parts?:
Mechanical fuel pump
Sea water pump
Exhaust lines-hoses
Solenoid
Electronic ignition conversion kit
Propeller (see my propeller thread for input into selection)

5. What is the process to repair gel coat chips myself? Suppliers?

6. Anyone installed their own hot water shower using a mixer valve? Does this create a hot water loop or is there a backflow preventer? (I have tapped hot water exit lines before, but never tried mixing.) steps and parts?

7. The front tracking fin is bent to about 7pm. Can it be bent back or does it need to be replaced? Supplier?

[ProStar190Fan]

my signature contains the link to the manuals posted by mastercraft, oil info and trans info should be in there; as for the prop your local MC dealer or a online source such as overtons, Iboats, or the actual manufacturers site.

[thatsmrmastercraft]

Welcome to Team Talk and congrats on a great looking boat.

A couple quick answers :

You most likely have a 351W, although some came with a 302.

Top speed should be about 44 or 45mph

There have been lots of discussions about which oil to run. Do a search and you will find lots of reading. I use Valvoline 20w/50.

I would replace the tracking fin. Not much flexibility there.

www.skidim.com will become a great source for parts and info. Get a catalog ASAP - it will become your go to book.

Search for gel-coat threads - again lots of reading. Pretty simple to do if you have some patience.

[barefootjoe]

3. How to I figure out the exact engine model and size for parts ordering?

Poked around and found the info on the boat.

Engine Model is PLD WR L10 It has a newer holley 4 bl carb.

Can anyone tell me what size engine this is? and HP?

Trans is a velvet drive model 10-17-001

[justinglow]

Can you post some pics of the engine?

[thatsmrmastercraft]

Originally Posted by justinglow

Can you post some pics of the engine?

I agree. BFJ post a couple pics of the engine.

[thatsmrmastercraft]

A 351 intake is about 10" wide at the front bolts. A 302 is about 8" wide.

[1redTA]

nice boat barefoot Joe! I was hoping to find that color to match my pick up and car. I have an 81 that is sand and rootbeer colored.
Top speed of my boat in stock condition was 43 mph on a GPS, but the motor was laying over due to insufficient fuel or the points being out of wack. I am expecting around 46 out of it when I fix the ignition with a new distributor and a carb rebuild.

[454Prostar190]

It actually sounds pretty good. Mufflers?

[barefootjoe]

Well, its 75 this weekend, CRAZY, normally we have at least 1 snowstorm in late mar/april. I am finally on starting the project, I went through the boat(s) yesterday, and here is the to do list.
First things first, to raise the $, I am selling my first boat-the bayliner, and the Glasstron I picked up for nothing last fall, I will try to remember to update with pictures as I go. Underlined items are completed.

Any tips or suggestions are welcome!

Raise $: Sell Bayliner: rebuild lower unit/shift cable, new bearings, new tires, rebuild carb, floor paint, Polish hull, clean seats, Convert points to rotor cap, trailer light, tachometer.

Raise $, Sell Glastron, new stringers, floor, foam, carpet, bilge, Pylon, seats, lower unit seals, Paint vinyl, steering wheel, trailer lights, paint trailer, bearings, tires, gloss coat boat, rope guard
********Mastercraft List **********
Replace sea water pump / impeller
Replace mechanical fuel pump
Replace front n rear solenoid and / install wire from front to back solenoid
Wet Exhaust hoses
Replace fuel filter
Replace water separator
Replace driver side plug
Remove and clean out gas tank, clean out fuel lines
New hoses / belts
New exhaust flappers / seals
Replace bent bottom fin
Bilge electric connection
Attach dipstick tube
Spark plugs/ wires /
convert to cap/rotor
Oil / filter change
New battery
Prop shaft alignment / packing
Attach and support swim platform
Bearings
Wheels
tires
Fix Trailer lights
Mount license plate
Mount PA stickers
Spare tire mount
Fix gelcoat on bottom
ACME 541
New speedometer, lines, and feed tubes
Fix trailer fender crack
Mount driver seat
Emergency Prop replace tool/kit
Polish windshield
Wax gel coat
Tower / bimi?
Barefoot boom
Ethanol fuel addative convertor
Travel straps/tie downs?