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    Plywood Starcraft Deck

    Re: Plywood Starcraft Deck I would classify it as a 1986 16' Deep V Utility. I don't really know that I am right though. :-) This is what it looks like normally (many moons ago). -- dw
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    Plywood Starcraft Deck

    OK. This is not to start an ongoing argument of press treats or anything else. I just want to double check this is OK. I'm not rebuilding the QEII here, nor do I really have the funds to set aside right now to be doing this. But it is fishing season... I would like it to last 5 to 10 years...
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    Joined Plywood?

    Re: Joined Plywood? An oversight on my part in explaining the earlier photos. The seams that are 96" apart are "under the benches". The center "48 in." mark is not, if I were to lay two sheets sideways. Although in the photo I realize now the dark area in the "48 in mark" area makes it look...
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    Joined Plywood?

    Re: Joined Plywood? The two "rowboat" type seats have the Starcraft factory Styrofoam in them. The very small (24"?) in the tip of the bow that is made easily removable I had removed sometime ago for room had the Styrofoam in it also (At most 2 cu ft ). I thought of throwing a few pool...
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    Joined Plywood?

    Re: Joined Plywood? OK, as for Pics. First is the overall length, with the tape measure set for 8' With the tape measure at the same location throughout, here is the bow view,, the 48" mark if I was to put a seam there, and the stern end Here is a shot of the original ply floor, with a...
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    Joined Plywood?

    Hello all. I have a Starcraft 16' Utility (essentially an overgrown rowboat) that I need to put a new floor in. After removing the main floor plywood, I have found it is a "sheet" of plywood that is wider than 48". What is typically done about this? Thanks -- dw
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    setting up Rollers/Bunks

    Hi all. I have a trailer / Boat combo I bought used. The Boat is an aluminum Utility 16' Starcraft Deep V. The trailer is not much larger, a Tilt type of unknown make that was never set up for the boat correctly. I lengthened the Bunks out the back to handle the Transom better. I then put a...
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    Starcraft bow leak

    I have a starcraft (1986?) 16' aluminum deep vee that leaks quite a bit. the seam in front seems to leak, as water comes out from behind the "fishplate" piece of aluminum that joins the seam at the bow down to the keel. When I had the front floor out, this is what I found. Is this "goop"...
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    Evinrude Charging.

    Total newbie question. I know my 1986 30 HP Evinrude electric start is not charging. (Voltage checks) As all my other outboards were simple pull start points/condensor affairs, I don't even know what I am looking at. Is this year / size motor supposed to charge? TYIA -- dw
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    30HP Fuel Prob?

    I was running my outboard (1988 30 HP Evinrude) at Full or Near Full throttle when it started dying out. If I back off to 1/2 throttle it seems fine. Idles OK. When it dies out it's like you backed off the throttle for approx. 2 seconds, and kicked part of the way back up, and then repeats...
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    9.5 Johnson Cyl. Head

    Hi all once again. I have a Johnson I'm trying to get well again (I think a 1967) model MQ-13M and one spark plug hole is stripped out. I understand that I could Heli-Coil it, but if I could get a head so much the better. (EDIT) Is ebay the only place really to look for one or are their other...
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    Won't start, Fuel Problem

    Hello all. Motor is a 9.5 Johnson, 1967 I am told, MQ-13M. Was handed as a 'no start' by a friend who was thinking of scrapping it. Went through the 'Won't start FAQ'. It has VERY nice spark. Poured a little mix fuel down the carb, started and ran until out. I know nothing of fuel pumps in...
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    Flushers for older motors

    Does anyone manufacture a flush setup for older Johnsons? I have a '58 Seahorse & a 65'ish 9.5 and my standard 'earmuffs' for flushing will not fit the intake ports on these two engines. TYIA -- dw
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    1967 Johnson Low Compression

    Hi all. I have a 1967 Johnson 9.5 that has 75 psi on one cyl., 65 psi on the other cyl. I realize this is low, but I am talking a cold motor that hasn't been run in 6 months. It was handed to me as a can't start kind of project. I am good w/ 4 stroke engine mechanics, so I was hoping w/ the...
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    Marine plywood?

    I understand that the more recently made PT plywoods can cause galvanic action problems. I was wondering if marine plywood also falls into that category? Also, when searching these forums I see standard plywood often recommended. How does that work out? Is that only when it is glassed in? The...
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