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    Converted my closed bow to an open

    Hey guys, I successfully converted my 67 starcraft holiday run about to an open bow walleye machine. I took it on big water last weekend and it's a huge success. I'd like to feature how I did it, with some explanation on here but not sure of the best way. Do i just start a new thread? I've...
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    Looking to sell a starcraft windshield...advice?

    I have a windshield, complete with trim and snaps for Bimini that I pulled of my 1967 starcraft holiday runabout. It's the square one, not curved and it's in tip top condition. Not a scratch, the glass is perfect and all original. I'm converting boat to a side console open bow, so I have no...
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    Question regarding battery location on boat----4 deep cycles, maybe 5

    Hey guys, I'm converting my 67 starcraft holiday deep-v aluminum bioat to an open bow side console. The side console is going to be located where the original dash is. I have a 36v 100lb trolling motor for the bow. I'm going to store the batteries under the floor. The boat is pretty stern...
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    Johnson rebuild question

    1986 90 HP Johnson vro. Runs good, never stalls but it's getting old and I'm considering a rebuild. I'm talking new rings, bearings, carb rebuild...etc. I'd like it running like the day it was born. What's a rough estimate to have it done vs do it myself. I've built Chevy race motors so I'm...
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    Lets talk re-sale value on a converted old boat

    Sorry, this may be a long, wierd post. I'm interested. I have a 1967 StarCraft holiday deep v, 18ft aluminum runabout style boat with a 90 hp 1986 Johnson VRO. It's a great boat that doesn't leak, runs great, but it's OLD, some butt nasty cream green color with dark green interior, and it's a...
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    Installing a gas tank under the floor, have some q's

    Hey guys I have a '67 StarCraft Holiday 18 foot aluminum boat that I'm going to convert from a run about to an open bow center console. Right now, I use a 5 gallon portable gas tank stored under the splash well. I would like to install a gas tank under the floor instead. Trouble is, this boat...
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    Looking to rent a well for my boat, is it a good idea?

    I have a 1967 Starcraft aluminum deep v (18 ft). It has a wood floor, 90 hp outboard. I have had this boat on the water for 16 hrs straight, and it has NEVER taken on water. Bilge is bone dry every trip. I'm just tired of launching, and I live minutes from St. Claire. I don't mind spending...
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    Weird noise coming from the back of the boat, need some ideas

    '67 18ft Aluminum Starcraft. Fished the last half of the day on the dam, my buddy pulls the last fish in the boat, pulled in real close to the plug. After the fish is in the boat, I hear this sound, like either someone slowly opening a 2 liter pop, or sand pouring against the aluminum at the...
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    I need help with removing a prop bearing carrier

    Hi guys first timer. I have a 86 Johnson 90hp, j90tlcdc vro it's leaking gear oil from the prop shaft. It's leaking bad enough that when I tilt the lower prop down it starts dripping out. I see the bolts on the bottom of the carrier, and I'm assuming I need a puller to get it out, but I'm not...
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