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  1. matt167

    handheld vs fixed mount VHF

    Well, Seneca lake where I'll likely be most of the time, is ~38 miles long, 2 miles wide and then this boat is small and nimble enough to make it to the river as well. Who knows where anyone will be. 1.21 Gigawatts of power might be needed for all I know, But I could end up in 1955 all the...
  2. matt167

    handheld vs fixed mount VHF

    My little 14' SC Holiday does not have a VHF, and it's the last piece of safety gear to make it fully equipped, beyond the required stuff.. I have enough dash space where I can mount one in the dash w/ flush mount, but there is no space for a hanging bracket, and then an 8' whip on a 14' tinny...
  3. matt167

    1979 9.9 evinrude control box

    If your motor has the big red plug, then you can actually get a brand new control box and an adapter harness to use it. Otherwise you can find one of the control's that has the key in the back, single lever with the lift up tab for fast idle.. Keep in mind, that the Simplex ( 2 lever ) control...
  4. matt167

    Cut through fiberglass hull

    grind the gelcoat down to fresh glass, grind it down to fresh glass on the inside, and build a patch on both sides with 1708. Sand fair and done
  5. matt167

    Is this worht ot

    I'd say no, especially if the laws over there are strict on titles. It's been out of the water for at least 25 years, and in the woods, for probably 24 of them it looks
  6. matt167

    Back again

    Saltwater is for sure where an OB shines. Manifolds/ risers were they can last a boat's lifetime in freshwater, become wear maintenance items in salt water. I actually bought my 14' Starcraft Holiday for the same reasons you want an OB except the part about saltwater. I can trailer it...
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    Back again

    I think the biggest thing is going in with open eyes.. The boat in question is going to be a reliable boat if it has been maintained correctly, it's likely a Mercruiser 3.0L. Not a powerhouse but decent. Not built with the best materials but a fairly recent build..With the right discount/ deal...
  8. matt167

    Back again

    I know Bondo's view, and I agree they are a cheap boat. But by 2017 they are mostly composite if not all composite construction, and if you can get one at the right price, it can be a good boat.
  9. matt167

    Back again

    17' I/O is going to be smallish but a 2017 Bayliner IS a nice boat if you get it for the right price
  10. matt167

    Junk Starcraft arrow

    Not complicated at all. But it gets expensive
  11. matt167

    Junk Starcraft arrow

    Add the cost of a trailer in too, which is $800-$1,200 if your buying new
  12. matt167

    Junk Starcraft arrow

    I love Starcraft, even having the sister boat to that myself, a Holiday 14. However the Arrow is a 14 foot fiberglass. It will be an expensive repair that will be basically worthless and outgrown quickly.. I have an Offshore V 18 as well. I bought the Holiday to be more portable, otherwise a...
  13. matt167

    Do portable trolling motor chargers work?

    If trailer boat. Put a breakaway box on your trailer. You can use a lead cord of sorts to charge your batteries going down the road.. the system will self regulate
  14. matt167

    1988 Mastercraft prostar $7,800

    direct drive inboards are used in wake boats, pretty much or much larger boats. If you want a competition wake, then it has all the advantages. Otherwise the drive system is just cheaper to repair. This is also why they basically are never seen anymore, outside of pulling skiers ect... Ford...
  15. matt167

    What to look for in a project boat? Plus a few other questions

    wooden deck, and generally they are riveted in place, but some use self tapping screws. The 'brackets' are the ribs and framework which are there when the boat is built
  16. matt167

    What to look for in a project boat? Plus a few other questions

    You generally don't weld on an aluminum boat that is built. If it needs welding, it's got problems. Leaking rivets can be re bucked and then sealed with Gluvit or even 5200. depends on how far you want to go.. Transoms and decks are easier on tin boats, but generally they are not as water tight.
  17. matt167

    Attention Delta Faucet Owners

    I have all 3 brands in my house, and all 3 have been warrantied at least once.. PF sent the wrong side cartridge for my kitchen sink, so the hot side turns backwards, but whatever off is still off
  18. matt167

    Looking for windshield hardware 1963 Starcraft star

    Taylor made similar ones that will work at least a few years ago were still available. Fiberglassics had a source for them listed but they are $$$. You could have some machined out of billet fairly easy if you find a CNC shop
  19. matt167

    Starfire

    Mercruiser 888 was a Ford 302 in the 70's.. Many of the Ford specific parts are NLA, but most of the entire drive is still available.. Looks like the Apollo Starfire was a run of the mill 1970's speed boat.. You might find better boats with outboards where that type of boat was more popular
  20. matt167

    OEM or Aftermarket

    My rule of thumb is, if the job is 'involved', then it's OEM only. If your thinking about a carb kit, then Sierra is probably fine. If something does happen, you don't have to dig very far to fix the problem.
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