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    Windows Chrome loose up/down slider.with new forum software

    There on Firefox.
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    email notifications not very useful anymore

    I like getting once a day email notifications of the threads I am following. In the past, the link always took me to the new posts. Now the link takes me to the first post and I have yet to find the icon/button to jump to the last page.
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    Old style

    How do I get "Latest Activity" to just report the title ?
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    Fuel filter/water separator on newer Starcraft

    I have a 2001 Starfire 170LE. Basically an SS with a pedestal mount up front and in back on a casting platform. The fuel tank is either under the splash well or in the floor. The fuel feed to the outboard is through a fitting in the splash well. Not really much room in the splash well...
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    History of the 3 cylinder OMC

    I have read a lot of good things about this engine ! About the only downside I have ever heard is that they are thirsty ! :laugh: I would like to know the history of this engine, specifically what years it was produced, various horsepower ratings and significant improvements made over its...
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    Time machine !

    UNBELIEVABLE ! Third owner. Claims it has never been in the water ! 1973 Chrysler Charger Boat
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    Cleaning the white off of a Mercury Phantom Black leg

    I poked around, checked some of the FAQs and did not come up with much of anything. I apologize if I missed it. I'm a weekend boater, but once a year I rent a place on a lake. The boat is anchored just off shore with the motor up when not in use. After 2 weeks there is always a lot of white...
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    I/O repower

    Don't take what I am saying as gospel. Double check in the Mercruiser. I am not a fan of the "Iron Duke" 120 hp engine. Yes, they sip fuel, but they won't get you home quick when a storm is blowing up. So if your thinking of dropping a 4.3L V6 in you should know there are at least 2...
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    Rookie question I have to ask

    I stole this picture from Waterman's thread. That is JB Weld plugging up all those holes. I ASSUME the plug of JB on the back side is significantly larger. Does this type of plug/patch actually hold long term and what type of prep is required on the backside ? I guess I'm thinking that...
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    OMG ! I think I caught the "disease" from hanging around here !

    The "old tin" disease ! As you can see from my signature I have a nice ride. Great for small inland lakes. Lately, we have been renting a house on one of the bigger lakes in northern MI (Elk Lake) and if the wind is blowing you really need to stay relatively close to shore. (In some areas...
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    Marine Tex for aluminum corrosion

    So I have been reading several threads on restoring old Starcraft boats and I must say, this crowd is AMAZING. One thing that I wonder about is, the use of Marine Tex to filling in the "missing" aluminum lost to corrosion ? Anyone have any "long term" feedback on how well this works, both...
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    Yamaha F200 technical info

    I am a retired automotive engineer with 30+ years in powertrain electronics experience. I am still interested in engines and fascinated in the rapid development of outboard technology, both 2 and 4 stroke, over the past 10-15 years. I researched everything I could on the new Yamaha "big block"...
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    Wise boat seats

    I need to buy some back-to-back seats for my runabout so I am looking for people who have bought this style from Wise. The 3 I'm looking at are Wise "Bayliner", "Contemporary" and "Classic". I prefer one with a gray/charcoal color combination. Any feedback on the differences
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    Anchor rode tie off point

    There is a anchor nice storage locker in the bow of my Starcraft under the bow seating area. However, there is no convenient place to tie off the rode. I know that when anchoring, i should use the bow trailer eye or one of the cleats on the gunwale , but I would still like a secure place...
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    Keeping storage lockers dry

    I have a 17' Starcraft outboard with 2 small storage lockers on either side of the splashwell. One is for the battery and a few other small items, while the other is general storage (ropes, spare prop, prop wrench, etc). These lockers are lined with the same marine carpet as the sole of the...
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    Ski hoop/loop/post

    2001 Stracraft 17' Starfire LE The grandkids are old enough that they will want to go tubing this summer. One of the things I promised myself to do before the season is to come up with a simpler way of attaching a tow rope. Current I'm using a bridal, which works fine, but is not convenient...
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    Convert a Starfire 170 LE to a SS, sort of

    First timer, so be gentle ! I have a 2001 Starfire 170 LE ... ... that I want to replace the pedestal seats with more "family friendly" back to back "sleeper" seats. You could optionally order a back to back "sleeper" on the port side at that time. Not a huge project, but I have couple...
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