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  1. MNhunter1

    1965 Starcraft Holiday Restomod

    Congrats on the splash! Looks like the co-captain of the tow vehicle was happy to be assisting 😁
  2. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    Little town in NWWI, just NE from the MPLS/STP metro across the river. There was a posting for a boat and trailer (old glasser) with a note in the details about two Mercury 115hps available. After a few messages and phone calls to inquire more about the motors, I cleared my calendar for the...
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    1982 115hp Crank or Prop rated

    Feedback received has indicated this '82 motor to be prop rated and based on the 140hp block: From (Arne Kjetil) – “Droll” https://forums.iboats.com/threads/mercury-tower-of-power-hp-question.358147/ "1982 Mercury start measuring the engine hp at the propeller, then 140hp becomes 115hp ( ARE...
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    New Journey

    I'd love me a 22f'tr, but the 18' is much more suited to my use and fits nicely in my garage.
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    New Journey

    So, what do I need to know about the pressure tap, do I just leave it alone? Looks like the 79-895288A01 Water Pressure Gauge Kit is the correct outboard model. From (Arne Kjetil) – “Droll” https://forums.iboats.com/threads/mercury-tower-of-power-hp-question.358147/ "1982 Mercury start...
  6. MNhunter1

    1988 Starcraft Mariner MR 220 V rebuild

    Crazy how these archived photos so perfectly answer some of the questions that come up. It's almost like you staged that photo just to answer this specific question. I need your crystal ball:)
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    1982 115hp Crank or Prop rated

    Also curious to know about this fitting that is located between #3 and #4 plugs on the '84. It's not currently connected to anything. Something to do with cooling?
  8. MNhunter1

    1982 115hp Crank or Prop rated

    Picked up a pair of 115hp, one a 1982 and the other a 1984, although the '82 has the '84-85 decals for some reason. My research has suggested that the '82's after serial 5829464 are actually prop rated, leveraging the 140hp block. This '82 is serial# 6007313. It still uses the older trim...
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    New Journey

    I didn't get any pictures or videos of myself and the 72yo seller trying to load all this in the back of my minivan in 95 degree heat... quite the circus.
  10. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    Two is one, and one is none, right? Picked these two up yesterday, both 115hp, one a 1984 and the other a 1982 (although the skins/decals are the '84-'85 type). Came with three 6 gallon tanks, extra props, manuals, stands, and many extras. Looks like all the core electrical components are...
  11. MNhunter1

    1976 22' SUS O/B "Hydration Break"

    The full length bracing is interesting, never seen one done like that before. The welding work on the knee brace and how clean the deck rivets/some of the deck appear would indicate someone has tackled this one before. Always a good feeling to have them gutted and the hull looks to be in good...
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    New Journey

    Burn baby, burn!
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    New Journey

    Some of the fasteners used on the previous “professional” deck replacement that was done...
  14. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    Stung a bit with today’s prices, but also rationalized the use of AB Marine Fir over the ACX Pine. Holding off on templating the casting deck until I know If I’m going to modify it or not. On a side note, an empty motor stand doubles as a handy little sheet goods stand. 👍🏻 Time to make some...
  15. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    Nope, not me. Now, if I could swap out the decals for 115...
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    Beginner beginning a complete restoration - Starcraft 18

    The dash, stairs, side panels, splashwell, etc. all contribute to the structural integrity of the hull. This is part of the reason they are all secured to the deck and such. If you are looking at reconfiguring any of this, you'll want to ensure you find other means to account for this. The...
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    Beginner beginning a complete restoration - Starcraft 18

    That there would be a Starcraft Holiday. WM's rivet thread/info is also a sticky/favorite that can be found at the top of the Starcraft forum.
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    1976 22' SUS O/B "Hydration Break"

    I wish they would have messed up my rating with a 150hp...but then again, probably better they didn't :)
  19. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    Something prop rated, with trim, and standard BIA bolting pattern. I'd love to find a 90hp or 115hp '84-87 Mercury as I am familiar with all the maintenance on them. My last two motors were both '87 Mercs, so I now know my way around the impellers, fuel pumps, carbs, switchboxes, triggers...
  20. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    Not much to update as other projects and kids activities are still on the front burner, but I did get the '82 70hp Mercury sold over the weekend and now have an empty motor stand awaiting it's replacement. I've missed out on two different 115hp due to logistics/distance with them both selling...
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