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    Retirement, anyone been there done that ?

    Retired 5 months now. Retired early (58) for health concerns. Rotating shiftwork was killing me & no chance of getting off shift work, I love being on regular sleep and fishing whenever I want.. But something is seriously missing. Money isn't the issue. Perhaps we messed up the way we did it...
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    STARDECK

    New to us 2003 StarCraft Stardeck Aurora 209 Travis Edition w/ 150 Suzuki OB
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    Any Starcraft Stardeck 209 owners here ?

    Just purchased a 2003 Starcraft Stardeck 209 Travis Edition deckboat. I can not find much info online, and having no luck contacting StarCraft. Looking for basic info ie: fuel capacity & type recommended, injection oil reg or synthetic, fresh water level & pump info for sink & shower. Thanks for...
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    "watertoy towing harness"

    Are these floating towing harness recommended for OUTBOARDs ?? Seems it would rub on the motor on turns.. Thanks.
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    Table Rock Lake SNAKES !

    Anyone real famliar with Table Rock Lake in Missouri ? We will be stayin at a lakeside home with its own dock. I have been warned about 2 types of Pit Vipors that are common in that area.. Cottonmouth (black watermoccasans) and Copperheads.. Both are poisionous. Anyone know how often one could...
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    Tube'n Teenagers

    The kids want me to get one of those big tubes ya tow behind the boat so they can all hang on (& try to push eachother off). I have a 135 so I should be able to drag them around pretty good, but I will also need one of those universal ski tripods to keep the rope off the motor. I read that they...
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    Bow/side lights

    I am thinking of eliminating plugging in a bow light everytime the sun goes down. I am thinking of adding seperate side lights (red/green possibly LED) . There isnt enough room for a stationary bow light (due to trolling motor mount). Anyone do this on an Alum boat or is this a BAD idea...
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    135 to 175 Worth it ?

    First of all we like to run on the water..Most times Id rather drive than fish. My 2000 Lund Adventure 1800 has a 2000 135 Optimax. Runs great, just slow (to me) at 50 mph. The boat is rated for a 175. Ive been thinking about trading in the 135 for a 175.. HOWEVER.............. Dont know how...
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    Windshield "open" latch ?

    I have a '00 1800 Adventue. I am looking for the latch that holds the walkthru windshield OPEN.. All I have left is a broken flat piece of black plastic. Can someone assist with the type of replacement latch I need ? A quick photo would be most helpful. Perhaps I can return the favor someday...
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    Perko locks

    I'd like to replace all my compartment Perko latches with locks, but the Perko locks are expensive. Anyone know of an alternate less expensive locking latch to fit same as Perko ?
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    12V oulet. "heres MY plan" *mysterious DC stuff.

    ok, I want to add a 12V outlet specifically for a 4 cup 12V coffee pot. Naturally dont want a fire onboard or worse- an explosion. Here is my plan.. Check the amps drawn by the coffee pot (per manual) . Get a heavy enough 12V outlet and correct wire size per amp draw. Install an inline breaker...
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    Water pressure or water temp ?

    Is either "pressure or temp" worth watching enough to install a gauge or just rely on the idiot lights & warning buzzer.. Whats your opinion...
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    speedo "pickup tube COUPLER"

    Im certainly stumped. Apprechiate any help.... When I removed my lower unit, I had to cut the pick up tube (hose) at the coupler-as I didnt have enough slack to get the lower unit off.. I have since tested the boat & all appears to work fine except the oem speedo. I ordered more hose & 2...
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    Voltmeter, 8-18 VDC - Teleflex Marine

    Shopping the iboats store, I found a "Voltmeter, 8-18 VDC - Teleflex Marine" that looks to match the tan oem gauges of my Lund.. It should arrive anyday now.. From what I have read, they are an easy install.. One wire to gnd, one to ignition.. Do I take that from the key start ? Which contact...
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    What has iboats done for you lately !

    What has iboats done for you lately !:D Thanks to everyone here on iboats that has helped me with my boat & motor.. I have received advice & suggestions from when I was "looking" for a boat- deciding what brand, deciding I/O or OB, changing the prop, replacing the impeller & thermostats...
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