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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration Hope the FourWinds get fixed up quick, let you get back to yours. I played around tonight and came up with a prototype rear bench frame. Need to come up with a quick disconnect for it. Not trying to Hijack, just ideas.
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration dj, how goes the battle? Are you making any progress? We had the Mariner out over the weekend and my wife was asking about a rear bench. I know you were working on one that would slide out and the back would lay down, don't know if you ever...
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    Small boat trailer... gizmo/thingy question - From another planet!

    Re: Small boat trailer... gizmo/thingy question - From another planet! No clue on the winch. Second attempt on the wheel
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    Small boat trailer... gizmo/thingy question - From another planet!

    Re: Small boat trailer... gizmo/thingy question - From another planet! My take with a few assumptions; the spring is under a light load (compression) as it sits. There is a slot in the wheel support arm that rides on the bolt that attaches to the frame. There is a spring on the opposite side...
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    FG Hurricane Going Going Gone

    Before I came over to the Bright Side I had purchased a 1986 Hurricane Tri Hull to renovate. After spending hours on iboats researching renovations I realized the errors of my ways. Not soon after I was fortunate enough to be able buy the Mariner. For over a year I have listed the Hurricane...
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    Teleflex Xtreme Steering Replacement '73 Starcraft Mariner 21' Verified

    As one of the 10 iboat forum members that were selected as field tester for the new Teleflex Xtreme Mechanical Steering system, I thought I would document the process for all here at iboats. I would like to first of all thank Teleflex for the opportunity and iboats for enabling this to happen...
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    Shorelander Roller Trailer Ideas and input wanted

    I have a 32 roller Shorelander for my 21' Starcraft. I've had it since last August. Two ideas or thoughts I'm looking at here. 1) - installing guide on's - To help with centering on windy days and might allow me to go deeper in the water so there might not be as much cranking to do. I know...
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    How can I strengthen my bench seat?

    Re: How can I strengthen my bench seat? My old boat had a center support of 3/4' Ply.
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    Retrieving advice - can't get boat to center

    Re: Retrieving advice - can't get boat to center I added these on my last boat to prevent hitting the wheel wells and it helped center the boat.
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    1967 Holiday swim platform/tower question

    Re: 1967 Holiday swim platform/tower question I had a ladder from a Hurricane deck boat that with a little creative work was able to mount. A true swim platform wasn't going to fit on the transom of my Mariner. Getting in the boat is a breeze now. Had the over the side one from my old boat...
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    A Stainless Steel Starcraft ???

    I was checking out CL and found this. http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/boa/2950959711.html Starcraft row boat, 11 foot 6 inches in length. Includes a Montgomery Ward trailer. Boat is registered through 2013. This is a very unusual boat in that it is not made from aluminum, but is made from...
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    Found a grill for my boat

    I was looking at one of the local auction sites the other day and saw a Magma Grill that I ended up winning. It had the tube mount, but the larger size. I looked around and found one of my kids old 2 wheel scooters that they don't use anymore. Pulled the handle and tubes and did a little...
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    1960 FD14 Electric Start Questions

    I picked up a FD 14 2008588 over the weekend. The PO has attempted what is probably the worst attempt at a repaint I have ever seen. Looks like a combination of spray and brushed on flat house paint:eek: There are even cob webs that have paint on them I bought the motor for parts but after...
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    QD21 Fuel Pump #377927

    I know these are obsolete and can be replaced with a 18-7351, possibly others. I look at the pump I have to wonder if there is a way to make or use another diaphragm to get this running / pumping. There are rebuild kits / diaphragms that look similar in size. It appears to be a really simple...
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    Rear axle housing repair advise

    My 62 Land Rover rear axle housing has rusted through again. Last year I did a welding repair (not real pretty), it didn't leak and held up for a while. Now it has rusted out again. Looking for the some good advise on how to get a long term repair on this. Here are some pics of it, not the...
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    Help with piecing together a QD 19 or a 10012

    Trying to put a puzzle together. I picked up a QD19 - 1688609 1958 10HP and a 10012 04712 1956 10HP. I'm trying to get a running motor. Both are missing lower units, drive shafts and lower shift rods. The QD19 is missing the magneto plate. The Evinrude has a complete top end and was a runner...
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    Would you buy this boat?

    Answered a CL ad for a fishing boat for $200. This is the pic that was sent. Seller says it's 18' no title.
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    Rub rail

    Re: Rub rail I salvaged this off a 70's Larson, it had a similar seam. If you weren't so far away......
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    Harbor Freight Trailer Recall

    A heads up to any and all. I was looking for a replacement axle for my utility trailer, different thread. I called HF, I was placed on hold for over 10 minutes. When someone finally picked up, they stated they have no axles available and there is a recall on their trailers. No other details...
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    I got lucky today, while trailering

    I picked up a load of pavers in my 4 x 8 utility trailer today. Had about an 8 mile drive back home. I knew it was a heavy load for my 2000lb trailer but things looked ok when I looked things over before heading home. Took it slow and easy on the way home. Backed up to unload and hopped out...
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