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  1. roscoe

    Looking for photos- MR 180 (Mariner) early 80's inside transom area

    I recently picked up a 1981 MR 180 for a winter project, and I am in the planning stages. Interior was completely gutted, but I think all the parts are there. This model year had the 11" splash well that goes straight across, not the 24-29" splash well that was used on various models in the...
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    Trouble at the ramp, almost lost the truck.

    Had a little trouble pulling out of the ramp. Lucky for you, a buddy made a video of it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=tTDn604ipYY now, if someone downstream will rescue the boat. :) just cool to see what can be done.
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    alumacraft trophy help

    Re: alumacraft trophy help Well, a prop MAY help. How about a side photo of the boat on the trailer, motor vertical, showing the lower unit and the bottom of the hull. Something like this, that shows the anti ventilation plate, and its relative height to the bottom of the hull.
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    Force 'L" drive

    Re: Force 'L" drive 2 cycle outboard powerhead, mounted inside the boat. exits thru the hull vertically, then into an ill conceived drive unit.
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    Oh no, bought another one, !!, ???

    Picked up another Starcraft. Another 18' Mariner, 1981, with the 11" splash well. The floor is gutted out. Floppy seat and center console are not bolted down, but good enough for photo day. :) Trailer is solid, welded fram, newer axle, but will be sold with the old Mariner, you know... the one...
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    sold my boat sat then the guy called me something broke

    Re: sold my boat sat then the guy called me something broke Oh no, you didn't post that link.
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    What Rod Holders do you reccomend?

    Re: What Rod Holders do you reccomend? I have had many different rod holders over the years. Really like the Attwood Pro Series, $22-29. no knobs to turn to adjust angle, just flip the lever. fits spinning and casting rods well, and holds them securely. I also have an older Starcraft...
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    How waterproof is Sunbrella ??

    Looking to put a bimini on one of my fishing boats. It will primarily ( 99% of the time ) be used in the rain. How waterproof is Sunbrella fabric? I know the Sunbrella is lighter, and will dry faster, but will it keep us dry? Are the vinyl tops more difficult to put in the boot? Does the...
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    Most USEFUL Trailer Accessory? Including Homemade!

    Re: Most USEFUL Trailer Accessory? Including Homemade! Skid plate to pull the trailer back up onto the ramp where powerloaders have scoured out a deep hole.
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    Updating Steering System

    Re: Updating Steering System You can use a transom mounted steering cable clamp block to secure the steering cable. Then attach the cable to the motor with a ball and socket connector. click to enlarge
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    Galvanized Steel Trailer Conversion from Rollers to Bunks

    Re: Galvanized Steel Trailer Conversion from Rollers to Bunks Click photo. Bracket should be rotated 90* and mounted to the crossmember as shown in photo. Swivel mount on top will then conform to the angle of the hull. A square "u-bolt" is used to hold it in place.
  12. roscoe

    Newbie looking for advice

    Re: Newbie looking for advice Motor is definitely too low. Probably 2-3 inches too low. see photo I would run an ad and try to trade that motor for a short shaft motor, 40 hp would be perfect. Seriously, think about trading for a smaller short shaft motor. It is a safety issue in that it...
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    Your music collection. CD, Digital, Cloud ??

    I still have some LP's and a working turntable, but most of my music is on cd's. All of my cd'd are loaded into my computer, also on the backup drive, and in my iPod which is docked into the home stereo system. (15,000 songs, 87 GB of music) I don't use the cloud, because of what I've read...
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    Boat id??

    Re: Boat id?? Welcome to iboats. We had that very same boat for 50 years. My dad bought it used in 1963. I sold it to a work buddy last year. It is indeed a Meyers. It also looks like it has the original transom wood on both the inside and out. I think the boat was rated for 8 or 10 hp. We...
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    Newbie looking for advice

    Re: Newbie looking for advice Nice looking little boat. The little guy in the boat thinks it IS flying, and its still on the trailer. Ok, you have a long shaft motor, 20" long, see arrow in photo. But your transom is only 15" tall. Creates a bit of a mismatch. To try to fix that, they...
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    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    Re: Starcraft on C-list/ebay! And a couple more pics. Dang it, I hate to pass on this thing. Have at it boys.
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    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    Re: Starcraft on C-list/ebay! Here you go guys, perfect big boat barn find. 25 Chieftain IV 1976(?), original condition. $1500 !! CL ad is useless, but finally got email from the seller, with photos. Its exactly what I would love, but is really too big for the waters near me, and storage...
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    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    Re: Starcraft on C-list/ebay! I've been in contact with this guy. He picked it up at an auction, trying to flip it. He has no history, no info on condition of motor or drive, except that he has not tried to start it. Didn't get an answer on title/registration. Trailer has some strange set up...
  19. roscoe

    wrong impeller? what motor do i really have?

    Re: wrong impeller? what motor do i really have? Your model number 1251x7b indicates 1987 L-drive is not an outboard. It is an outboard powerhead, mounted inside the boat extending thru the bottom of the hull, then connected to something that looks like an outdrive. L-drive , click to enlarge.
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    120HP ob - measurement for splashwell size

    Re: 120HP ob - measurement for splashwell size What 18' Starcraft are we talking about? And what brand of 120 hp motor? I had an 18' SS, and the splash well was about 34" front to back. My 18' Mariner has a similar angle to it, but is about 26" front to back, as the gunnel height is lower on...
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