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    new restoration boat someone could probably get for cheap

    Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. ? Tragedy was averted by the narrowest of margins Thursday evening when a 16-foot Starcraft found itself in the path of a downbound tug and barge on the St. Marys River. According to reports from the Chippewa County Sheriff Office, the captain of the Starcraft was well...
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    "Lucky" Restoration - 1974 Mariner 18ft

    So being new to doing a restoration and having looked over previous threads. I am hoping that the experienced people here could suggest standard tools needed prior to doing a restoration (right now just the floor). After using my new-to-me boat a couple times the floor is in worse shape than I...
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    Newer to Boating, have motor question

    Re: Newer to Boating, have motor question Is there a better description for the location of the shift linkage bolt? Looking in there and seeing a lot of different bolts in the area. I took a couple photos of the motor but I am not seeing the shift linkage bolt. I am I looking in the right area?
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    Newer to Boating, have motor question

    I recently bought a 74 Starcraft Mariner that is powered with a '72 Evinrude 50hp Model #50273. The motor has been winterized for the past couple years. I am wondering what I should do before I attempt to start the motor so that I don't ruin the motor.
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    "Lucky" The new-to-me starcraft

    So to being with I know there is a lack of photos for this thread. I will be posting them tomorrow due to some issues getting it home (read post to hear the story so far). My weekend started out nicely expecting to be able to get my uncle's boat in the water for a test before bringing it home...
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    newbie needing opinions

    Being new to the forum and fairly new to boating I'm wondering what more experience people's opinions are on this boat. As for sale value and handling in the water, I'm looking for something that can handle fairly large water. http://up.craigslist.org/boa/2268626236.html
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    Starcraft marine Mr 18 Center console

    I just found this forum today, and I am looking into purchasing my first new-to-me-boat. That being said, I am trying to determine a value of a mid-80's Starcraft marine Mr 18 Center console. It has a 50 hp outboard motor. Center console, aluminum hall in good shape. It has had some custom seats...
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