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    Tips for launch/retrieval chief/islander cabin boats

    Any tips or video for launching and retrieval of alum cabin boats would be appreciated. I currently secure single rope to stern and bow cleats when dropping in water for better control. Also anyone do it alone?
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    Bunk setup

    Just finished upgrading my 1st bunk trailer. Should the inner guide bunks be rigid or free to move? Same question for outer bunks.
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    Trailer Brakes

    I have old 19' tin boat (71 crestliner), motor, trailer, and gas weighing in around 2,600 lbs. I didn't see much on trailer brakes in restoration forum and wanted check opinions if brakes are needed and if yes what style works best. I will primarily be using Ram 1500 and cruising flat ohio...
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    Trailer Upgrades

    Just purchased a used (90s era) Load Rite galvanized single axle bunk trailer to replace my 1971 Holsclaw dual axle roller trailer holding my 19' crestliner tin cuddy. The Load Rite is heavy duty and had carried a 21 glass boat. My goal was to modernize/safety,reduce trailer maintenance, and...
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    Power for 18' Nova

    I have 75 Johnson 85hp and 95 Johnson 48hp available for powering my Nova which is almost water ready. I have used cmc power tilt ready for either motor. Plan on mostly fishing Lake Erie (trolling w 6hp kicker) and some cruising. Majority of time total of 2 onboard. Looking for some feedback...
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    18' Starchief OB followed me home

    Wow all the recent starchief forum activity pushed me over edge this week. I am still working on my 18' Nova OB project but love cuddy cabin style for trolling lake erie eyes. 72 Chief was recently sandblasted and came with tub of wiring, switches, fuse block ect . The trailer is wimpy and...
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    1976 Evinrude 85 Model Nos Difference

    Looking at 1976 Evinrude 85 Sat am. What is the difference between the 95693D, 85693G, and 85699G models? Also did the 76 have the upgraded Mag ignition?
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    1972 Nova 18' Purchase

    Picked up my 1st Starcraft after some forum lurking and members willing to help. I had been looking at the Super Sport for my 1st purchase until the Nova became available. The hull and transom are great shape but the interior will need work including replacing some soft deck boards. Signed up...
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    1972 Nova 18' Purchase

    Picked up my 1st Starcraft after some forum lurking and members willing to help. I had been looking at the Super Sport for my 1st purchase until the Nova became available. The hull and transom are great shape but the interior will need work including replacing some soft deck boards. Signed up...
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