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    Starting Mercury 115 HP 2 Cycle Outboard

    Hi all I need some help here . From time to time , the engine on my 83 Skeeter Starfire 115 will not start . I can however get it started by removing the motor cowling and taking out the inline fuse and reinstalling it and get the motor to start just fine. Can anyone tell me what they think...
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    My Completely Restored 1983 Skeeter Starfire 115

    Completely Restored Skeeter Starfire 115 Custom Paint Job Boat Red /white/black $2600.00 Custom Paint Job Trailer Matches boat $500.00 Minn Kota Model 824 Trolling Motor 48# Thrust with Auto Pilot $350.00 New Marine Grade Carpeting Installed throughout $700.00 Motor Completely Rewired and...
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    Replacement Of Flooring in Bass Boat

    I am restoring a 1983 Skeeter Starfire 115 . Currently the boat is being custom painted and I plan to post photos once it is completed. My question is this , I have ripped out all of the carpeting so that I can replace both the floor and the carpet with new marine grade. When I look down into...
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    Skeeter Starfire water issues

    I had my new to me Skeeter Starfire 115 out the other day and noticed that first , the bilge always seemed to have water in it. Secondly I noticed that each time I stopped the boat , I would get a rush of water that would come over the transom and soak everyone in the front seats with water . Is...
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    Had problems with fuel gauge

    Hi All I have a 1983 Skeeter Star fire 115 Restored with 115 HP 2 Stroke mercury outboard. I took the boat out today for the first time after a lot of professional engine , and wiring repair to the motor, I noticed that the new fuel gauge was not registering fuel level. I was able to repair...
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    How are live wells filled with water ?

    Are live wells on Bass Boats filled with water via the aerator , or are they self filling ? Thanks all.
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    Does my boat have an electric anchor ?

    Hi all , my question is this , I notice that my helm panel has a switch that says anchor , down or up. Does this mean that this boat has an anchor , or just a panel connection to add one to my boat ? I have a 1983 Skeeter Starfire 115 with a 1983 Mercury 115 Two stroke outboard on it. I am new...
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    Trim Problems on 1983 Mercury two stroke

    Hi all I am new to this forum and also new to boating . I am not sure if I am having trim problems or if I am just doing something wrong. I have checked the pump reservoir and filled it to the proper level as directed by the owners manual. Here is my problem , I am unable to get the boat...
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