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- Wed Dec 13, 2017 8:40 pm
- Forum: Welcome New Members
- Topic: Newbie from Houston, Tx / Iraq
- Replies: 18
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Re: Newbie from Houston, Tx / Iraq
I didnt get my striker out of the water till last year.I had lots of engine work to do to it like get the heat exchangers rebuilt.all new risers and added external oil coolers and replaced all black rubber hoses with blue silicone,plus built 2 stainless steel exhaust pipes and had to replace the sta...
- Mon Feb 22, 2010 5:54 am
- Forum: Motors: OB's, IB's, Diesel and Gas
- Topic: If you had to buy another motor
- Replies: 32
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Re: If you had to buy another motor
Diesel is the way to go.I have twin turbo diesel 165hp DAF engines in my striker 37 sportfish.These engines have 5000 hours on them and they both run great.2.1 gallons of fuel is burned per hour for both engines running.I can go 125 miles and only burn 50 gallons of fuel.The only problem was finding...
- Mon Feb 22, 2010 4:47 am
- Forum: Welcome New Members
- Topic: Newbie from Houston, Tx / Iraq
- Replies: 18
- Views: 22096
Re: Newbie from Houston, Tx / Iraq
Hi, Im new here too and i have owned a 1968 striker 37 sportfish for 5 years.This comming april i will be hauling her out for a total restoration.Im getting her ready for a 320 mile trip up the ICW to deland fl from sebastian.I am a shipwreck treasure hunter/salvor and i owned a paint and body shop ...