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    1969 Offshore V engine upgrade

    My Offshore V has an evenrude 115 on it any thoughts about adding a second one and what its effect would be on the transome?
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    Starcraft 1968 holiday restoration

    Its been awhile since I've been here. Does any one have any thoughts on putting an aluminium floor in my holiday? I would cover it with carpet. MC
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    1968 Starcraft Holiday Restore

    I am getting ready to replace the floor in my 1968 holiday. I was thinking of replacing it with aluminum. Any suggestions on the thickness of the material. I was thinking of using 3/16.................. MC
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    1971 to 1979 Starcraft Islanders

    Hey guys, I would like to start a Thread to showcase Starcraft Islanders made from 1971 to 1979. So post your pictures, thoughts, ideas and creations. Here is a few pictures of my 1971..................MC
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    1971 to 1979 Starcraft Islanders

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    1971 to 1979 Starcraft Islanders

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    Mercruiser 110 hp

    I am looking at a 1967 Starcraft Holiday that has a mercruiser 110 hp engine. Are these motors easy to find parts for? Are they reliable? The motor appears to run well and the compression is 130 psi across the board. Is the motor powerful enough to pull a skier? Should I consider changing the...
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    1975 Chieftain Express

    I am thinking of buying a 1975 Chieftain Express. It has a 351 Ford in it that is 233 hp. Engine has 484 hours on it but hasn't been run for years. It has been stored in a barn. The inside of the boat , floor and seats need to be redone. The transome appears to be ok. Any imput/comments from...
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    1975 Ford 351 233 hp Mercruiser

    I am looking at purchasing a 1975 Starcraft Chieftain Hard Top Express. It has a 1975 Ford 351 233 hp Mercruiser in it with 484 original hours on it. Should I have any concernswith this motor and its age.
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    Ford 302 or GM 250

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    Ford 302 or GM 250

    I am going to buy a Starcraft Chieftain. I am looking at one with the ford 302 V8 and one with the GM 250 (inline 6).Which is the better way to go engine wise and why? The Chieftain with the ford 302 is 24' and the one with the GM 250 is 21".
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    22' chieftain hull vs 22' islander hull

    Does anyone know if a 1971 - 22' Chieftain hull is the same as a 1971 - 22' islander hull? Thanks for the info - MC
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    Ford 302 - 188 hp mercrusier

    I am thinking about buying a Starcraft Chieftain with a Ford 302 V8, 188 hp. Does anyone know if this is a good reliable motor that parts are readily available for? I would appreciate your comments, pros and cons. Thanks - MC
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    Starcraft Chieftain

    I am looking at a 24' Chieftain that has not been used since 1996 and has been sitting out in the weather the last 5 + years. When it was parked I was told it ran well. I know it is a total restoration although the motor might work. Does anyone have any thoughts or comments as to the task at...
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    22' Starcraft Islander vs 22' Starcraft Chieftain

    Does anyone have any comment how a 22' Islander handles compared to a Chieftain. I have a 1971 Islander with a 140 hp 4 cylinder mercruiser. The Chieftain I am considerind buying is a 1975 with a 165 hp 6 cylinder. Thanks for the imput. MC
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