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I know there are numerous Florida residence/members on here that are in the path of Erika. Please just know our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this time. [-o< Any posts and updates would most certainly be appreciated. Respectfully~~ Texas

Our close friend built this boat four years ago. It is a lot of fun to play on! Talk about catching some eyes! We call it his Harley boat. Just thought I would share. The old Lone Star he has had for years and years. It is a 1959 14'. The jet ski, well, one of his teenage kids wreck it and the...

According to our game warden, in the State of Texas, any boat with a "fake bottom" must have a fire extinguisher on board. Yes Sir! Wrote a ticket to a guy yesterday coming off the Sabine River. He modified his flat bottom over the winter with plywood flooring and large front deck, covered in...

To all of you single Dads that have and are raising your children, being Dad & Mom both, my hat is off to you! :USA1: I salute you with the highest of respect and wish you a very Happy Mothers' Day! From a grandparent who's son-in-law is raising our own grandchildren

I'm stumped! Calf Rope! :oops: 1988 Mercury 70 hp 3 cylinder oil injected Thursday (4.9.2015): New plugs, new fuel line, new vacuum hose, new gas, can of Sea Foam, new battery and she cranked right up. Ran her out on the lake for about an hour and she did just fine. (at idol, medium and full...

These people have so many vintage boats, it will hard to decide which one to buy! Everything from 1950's to 1960's. Several Lone Stars, both tins and fiberglass. Numerous other brands too. Fins too! Most have all original equipment, including windshields, hardware and motors. All are in...

I am picking up this thread where an old one left off. The old thread was the airboat ride on the Sabine. I have had numerous requests for an update on the barge/cabin build, so here goes. These three guys have worked diligently on this project since last August. I am posting a few pics, as...

This thread is being picked up from an older thread. I thought I had a 1955 Mercury Mark 55E. Nope. It's a 1960 Mercury 400E in a Mark 55E case. :shock: So, the saga continues on getting her running again. I will post pics soon.

As I am always researching old Lone Stars, I came across an ever so rare 1956 Lone Star Clipper 16' for sale. It's all original! The Clipper for sale is on ebay right now; location is Oklahoma I have also been in contact with a gent at Stephenville, Texas that is selling his boat collection and...

YES, Virginia, it did snow in East Texas! :shock:

As this cold arctic blast has hit all over the country, we are all aware of how hard it has hit Buffalo. It appears it will only get worse as the temperature rises and the snow begins to melt, with potential flooding and roofs to cave in. NBC reported this evening the death toll has now reached...

I would like to share a video that was made on an air boat going down the Sabine River, just north of Tyler, Texas. This young man has diligently worked on this boat and modified it. This video was taken in September 2014. It seems as though you are riding along with them! 8) Watch for the...

In restoring an old 1955 Merc, I've discovered a crack in the lower gear housing. :x It's cast aluminum. I know it can be tig welded, and that can get rather pricey. I'd also have to remove all the parts on the inside to have it professionally tig welded. What's the opinion of JB Weld? Will...

Well, here it is boys! Straight out of the storage, where it's been for 20+ years. Dusty, dirty, outside rust, not to mention the spider webs. :? The rust is from some old shovels hanging overhead. I tried a little place with scotch bright yesterday. It will be easy to remove. Looked under the...

Good morning! This old trailer has seen it's better days, but it is still sound and road worthy. It was built with a telescoping tongue and winch, but the tongue has been welded. The back tilts, but the handle has been cut off. I've searched for pics of a trailer like it, but can't seem to find...

Thanks to all of the awesome advice on this forum, and some professional advice from a few, I am into week #4 in restoring our 1956 Lone Star Clipper. We put her in the lake today for the first time in over 30 years. What a joy to see her in the water! Still much work to do, but we are getting...

Guys, I could really use some good strong advise, please. I've read many, many post on here, and enjoy them all. We have an old 1956 Lone Star Clipper, on the original trailer, with a Kiekhaefer Mercury Mark 55E. We've had it for years, just never did anything with it. Well, I pulled it out...