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  1. matt167

    Dash hole cover up bezel?

    It's a mess because it's under construction
  2. matt167

    Replacing an old outboard on a 1964 MFG Niagara Custom

    The biggest hurdle is a going to be short shaft outboard which I know yours is. 25hp Suzuki I think is the biggest short shaft remote that is manufactured currently.. cable drum steering fits fine. I just put a 2021 DF25 on my 66 StarCraft Holiday 14. I removed a '66 mechanical shift Big Twin 40hp
  3. matt167

    Re- Rewiring boat

    I know, I was just guessing without looking at all the bulbs
  4. matt167

    Dash hole cover up bezel?

    Cover plate has to be a little bigger than it was going to be now. I noticed the day I installed the new motor that the NOS Airguide compass I bought in march had leaked oil. I thought I hit it or something as it was leaking pretty good, but I ordered another NOS compass of the same model so I...
  5. matt167

    Re- Rewiring boat

    I put a brand new nav light on the bow to replace the original that was falling apart. The bulb does not look normal
  6. matt167

    Re- Rewiring boat

    I wonder how many amps 4 light bulbs would take? Probably under 5a I would think. The bulb for the Nav light I think is halogen though
  7. matt167

    Re- Rewiring boat

    What are the best push pull type switches that are available? Something that is 'classic looking'? The 1/4 turn switches for my Nav/ anchor lights were 'goobered' when I bought the boat. The wires are soldered directly to the contacts which were broken or cut off for some reason. I am going to...
  8. matt167

    moderators

    Recently discontinued, means that there is probably one or 2 or more somewhere in the country sitting on a dusty shelf.. Call the manufacture, they can locate dealers that may still have one based un unregistered serial numbers
  9. matt167

    1987 Starcraft islander 190v?

    Indeed, very much a unicorn. Most Islanders and Chieftan's are I/O, but the outboard boats are very sought after
  10. matt167

    What tach for 07 Suzuki 140HP?

    Suzuki has 2 mechanical tachs out right now, and I think they only differ with the printing on the over-rev light, and that just shows troll mode along with over rev.. I don't think you can use the SMIS 4 gauge or even the C-10 gauge, but the mechanical gauges will work
  11. matt167

    19?? Starcraft Jetstar

    cable for now. I drove the pin out of the OMC quick release so it would come out of the motor adapter, and it fit right together.. But I do have a good used Teleflex helm I could put in later if I want
  12. matt167

    Re- Rewiring boat

    I was tidying the wiring to the new controller up tonight after work, and noticed. Yeah the wiring for the battery is a rats nest. I think my plan of action is to switch the negative buss with the disconnect switch, and have the motor as a separate connection to the battery. Everything will...
  13. matt167

    Re- Rewiring boat

    My boat in my signature was powered by a 1966 Johnson 40hp Deluxe, and previous owners had wired it as they saw fit, which was done right in some ways and not in others. They put in a disconnect switch, and half of their electrical bypassed it, but the motor used it at least. I never quite...
  14. matt167

    Minimum MPH Boat/Motor?

    '64 or '65 I think is the official year they switched to 50:1. Possibly '66, But it had to do with different bearings they had been using for a few years before that and some of the older motors will run on 50:1. Racerone will know.. Either way, buy it because it's a good bet for $50
  15. matt167

    19?? Starcraft Jetstar

    After a few hours, It was time to test run. No choke, no fast idle. Just turn the key. Still need to hang the control cables up under the gunnel and then install the tach but it's about done
  16. matt167

    1962 Merc 60 6hp questions

    Shift range is the throttle range that it can be shifted into gear without breaking anything. Many parts are NLA for old Mercuries so you'll have to dig for them. A lot is available NOS still
  17. matt167

    Just how much bigger is a 22 foot super sport versus a 16 foot?

    I think it would be the same as my Offshore V 18, and they are about 3' or so.. Much taller than the gunnels on my 14' Holiday Big tin boats are stable on rough water, but they are so light that they get blown around. It is a compromise.
  18. matt167

    Just how much bigger is a 22 foot super sport versus a 16 foot?

    In a perfect world, you need at least 3 tin boats.. A 12-14' tiller steer, a 14-16' outboard, and a 18-25'. 22' will draft more, but still ok in 2' of water or so. The limitations will come more with the quality of the launch..
  19. matt167

    2017 Merc 75 4 stroke same as 115?

    In general, it's an intake restrictor and an ECU that is different. Some cases may have injectors that are different. But yes, even that mechanic should be able to swap you some HP if you hand him about a grand or so
  20. matt167

    Tiller kicker with controls? Possible?

    You could use a simplex control, many of the aftermarkets or one of the later boxes but wiring won't match up.
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