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    Torque tabs

    I just bought a torque tab to mount on my skeg. My boat pulls HARD to the left. Which side should I mount the torque tab? TIA, Jim
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    Outdrive trim stopped working

    I have a 1973 Starcraft American with a Waukesha 302 and a Volvo Penta outdrive. Today (I didn't notice until we were trailering it) the outdrive trim wouldn't raise. The trim motor (?) sounded the same but the outdrive didn't raise. Any idea? Thanks,
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    302c.i. pulley collar / sleeve

    I have a 1973 Starcraft American with a Waukesha 302. While on the lake today we heard / felt a little thump followed by some jangling noise. After poking around I found this... collar (?) that seemed to have broken loose from the back of the main pulley. I can't see or tell how it was ever...
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    Weight Distribution

    I understand the importance of weight distribution and watched the pinned videos but how much weight should be in front of the axle and how much behind. 2500ish LB boat how heavy should the tongue be? I have some nasty boat bounce but know my rear shocks need replacing too. TIA, Jim
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    Pulling hard to the left

    I have a 1973 Starcraft American with a 302 2brl and a volvo outdrive. This is my first "real" boat and took it out for the first time today. Man I had to fight this think to keep it straight and fight harder to turn to the right. The outdrive has a horizontal fin. Is that just the way these...
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    New Boat Owner

    Hi All, I am trying to find the model of boat I have. It's a 1973 Starcraft American 18' with a closed bow (guess that's what you call it. Very straight lines. It has a split windshield but just a little storage locker under the windshield and then lots of storage under the bow. It's got a...
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