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  1. Watermann

    2015 SOTY Award Nominations

    Over in the Starcraft forum the Starcraft Splash of the Year award nominations are being taken before the voting begins next month. Stop by and check out some of the nice rebuilds and nominate one too! 2015 Starcraft Splash Of The Year Award nominations Mod EDIT The poll is open, please take...
  2. Watermann

    2015 Starcraft Splash Of The Year Award nominations

    Here we go Starmadians! It?s time we get nominations underway for this year?s Starcraft Splash Of The Year Award (SOTY) for Starcraft vessels declared as officially ?Splashed? back into the water after significant refits, renovations, modifications, etc. All iboats Website members...
  3. Watermann

    Something to consider for safety and peace of mind

    SInce we've been boating into some areas that leave us miles from the nearest road, houses or cell service we decided to construct a "go bag". It can also be used on road trips as well to toss in for the journey. I'm sure most of you can think if a bunch of things that you would want have if...
  4. Watermann

    Retorque of rear engine mounts

    1988 4.3L LX A1 Last fall I pulled the LU to recheck the alignment as well as my bellows handy work and forgot to retorque the rear engine mounts after the first season on the water. My question is when I do the retorque now should I also need to recheck the alignment afterward? I see in the...
  5. Watermann

    Boat Tug of War [video]

    Just a little video to show the Japanese whos the boss of the lake.
  6. Watermann

    Getting new tow rig set up

    I got my new to me Chevy Avalanche with the 5.3L and ordered some parts to set up the tow hitch. When I got the new ball hitch I noticed that it was rated for 3500 Lbs and had a 3/4" shank. This is the one I ordered from here at iboats. Seasense S.S. Lockable Trailer Ball I wanted the SS ball...
  7. Watermann

    ​Maximizing Engine Life

    Here's an article I thought was interesting with some very useful information. Thought I would pass it along. Maximizing Engine Life In addition to keeping the oil changed and all the other maintenance tasks up to date, there is another major factor in engine life: The RPMs that you use for...
  8. Watermann

    Good morning Starmada!

    Just wanted to say good morning... :joyous: Have a great weekend!
  9. Watermann

    Ez Loader springs weak

    The 16' SeaNymph seems to have gotten the better of the leafs on my Ez Loader trailer and I was wondering what you guys think. Should I do a replacement of the springs with new or just add a helper spring? There's a farm and ranch store nearby so I should be able to get what I need there. The...
  10. Watermann

    The Tin Addiction 18' 1970 Starcraft Chieftain IO total restoration

    The spring of 2013 I was looking for an older Startcraft to rebuild into a cruiser. I found what I was looking for in a bone yard only 5 miles from my house. Built in 1969 and sold as a 1970 model the 18' Chieftain was the older MC driveline with a 2.5L MerCruiser 120. After some negotiating...
  11. Watermann

    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    Check this out, so you guys see what we're faced with when trying to find a nice SC out here in the PNW . This poor ole 68 Holiday butchered and the guy thinks it's so nice.. then there's the astronomical price. https://spokane.craigslist.org/boa/4705937983.html Looking at the pics, I know...
  12. Watermann

    Fuel gauge?

    Yeah sorry, got distracted during that post... the sender stud in the center goes to the gauge not the battery. Try to clear that up by a simple diagram...
  13. Watermann

    Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

    Yeah it's always "a little TLC". https://spokane.craigslist.org/boa/4708385326.html
  14. Watermann

    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    This Chief doesn't look like the normal shade tree conversion to an OB. All tin on the inside too? http://victoria.craigslist.ca/boa/4625972969.html
  15. Watermann

    Considering this pontoon for a rebuild. Maybe kinda pricey, what do you think?

    Looks like a good candidate for a resto. He's way off on scrap AL prices right now and it would have to be dismantled before sale. Wave 1800 cash under his nose for his trash dumpster.
  16. Watermann

    My new boat

    After sitting for 16 years, I would recommend a total cooling and fuel system rebuild on the motor as well as a tune up with new spark plugs. Pull prop and check for anything on the shaft and seal for leakage. Drain lower unit oil and replace (after water pump repair) with fresh oil and get...
  17. Watermann

    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    ... and another one this time the seller shows off his awesome aged boat cover...NO pics of the SS uncovered... http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/boa/4670989374.html
  18. Watermann

    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    Another over priced PNW Holiday with a very special surprise for an unsuspecting buyer... http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/boa/4664415540.html A funk-a-rific I/O to OB conversion...
  19. Watermann

    Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

    :lol: :lol: Yeah so do you think his nifty art work on the stern would draw any attention from the blue lights?
  20. Watermann

    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    Ya ok, that's a freaking scam if I ever saw one... http://spokane.craigslist.org/boa/4660799322.html Complete with SC brochure pics even
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