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  1. Watermann

    19?? Starcraft Jetstar

    The wooden motor pad is not needed and causes issues like corrosion as well as it will rot over time. I covered the area on my SS with an AL plate to cover non standard BIA mounting holes and some minor pitting. You may have the same issue with non standard mounting holes for your new motor.
  2. Watermann

    Smart Tabs on an ‘87 SS201?

    Yeah they stopped putting in the bracket at the bottom to hold the transom as it was found to not be needed, my 79 SS doesn't have one either. Still the transom wood doesn't go clear to the bottom of the boat. there's some distance of maybe 1 - 1.5" so that's right where the bottom support of...
  3. Watermann

    Jump seats

    If you're still not happy with the color difference you could try this. https://rubnrestore.com/product-category/leather-vinyl-dyes/
  4. Watermann

    Smart Tabs on an ‘87 SS201?

    They are adjustable if you find the full force is too much you can lower it. You can use the wood screws in the transom but the bottom fasteners need to be different. I used closed end blind rivets for the bottom fasteners of the tabs and I used some 5200 as well as an adhesive/sealer.
  5. Watermann

    198x SS-150 rebuild

    Welcome to channel tin and thanks for the nice pics. You are right that 15'r is a rare model and to add to the rarity some, there were only a few years in the mid 80's that SC made half lap sides and half smooth. My next conquest is, (if there is one) would be a 15' V5 Holiday That 3 cyl...
  6. Watermann

    1985 StarCraft Islander 221v fixer upper.

    We're still hanging around too and yeah it's going to be a tough one to find a garage large enough to fit a 22'r all the way inside. That reminds me, I need a big ole shop for my 22'r.
  7. Watermann

    Jump seats

    Tough to know if they will fit without dimensions of your base. Easy enough to find cheap seats. https://www.iboats.com/shop/attwood-low-back-seat.html
  8. Watermann

    1980 Holiday 181

    Yeah OMC had many faults in their designs and no through the hub exhaust was one of them. Not an 1980, the Chief was discontinued and the Islander became the only cabin tinny.
  9. Watermann

    1987 SS201 Info

    Your 4.3 will last many more years. I have the 4.3 205 LX with the 4bbl and have thought about adding an new intake and when or if needed aluminum exhaust manifolds to loose some stern weight.
  10. Watermann

    Add a trim gauge to 1996 Starcraft 2210ss

    See if you have the trim pucks on the outdrive and corresponding wiring inside. An hour meter just hooks up to switched power and runs when the key is in the on position.
  11. Watermann

    Mid 70 18ft ss I/O rebuild

    I wouldn't change out the mechanical pump and no you don't need a new tank, they make inline electric pumps.
  12. Watermann

    Hey Newbies

    You guys think the boat noobs are bad here, the Starcraft FB page is littered with complete and utter know nothings that get hurt when you point out the flaws in their brainchild work. So tell me what issues you think this fellow is going to have when he get's this on the water if he ever does?
  13. Watermann

    Post a pic of your starcraft!

    Yes yours is the transition year for sure with the new designation, they stopped using the extended strake in subsequent years and about the only V5 features that remained were smooth sides, OB splashwell design and decking layout. My pic above you can see the port side fuel filler that was...
  14. Watermann

    1987 SS201 Info

    Welcome to the Starmada. What's not to love with the big SS and you won't soon get a case of 2-foot-itis. 😆 There's more info here about Starcraft boats than any sales brochure will have. What info in particular are you looking for?
  15. Watermann

    Post a pic of your starcraft!

    Do you still have the badges in your Islander? This is my 78 model year that was built in 77, a 5 year run with yours being the last. Your year they did away with the port side fuel filler but the extra long bottom strake is the biggest giveaway for the V5 models.
  16. Watermann

    Post a pic of your starcraft!

    Nice Islander, the transition year from the V5 model to the later V models.
  17. Watermann

    Mid 70 18ft ss I/O rebuild

    Don't see the original Starcraft gauges let alone in working order, awesome look with the logo.
  18. Watermann

    1975 StarCraft Mariner build "The Unicorn"

    Yeah most likely just a relay, replace in pairs if ones found to be faulty.
  19. Watermann

    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    Looks like an 18' Holiday to me
  20. Watermann

    Mid 70 18ft ss I/O rebuild

    On the IOs the circuit goes from keyed power at the ignition switch which is normally on the dash, through the kill switch to the 12v power on the coil. The circuit is closed to give power to the coil and when pulled it opens the circuit cutting the power off.
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