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    Better way to foam a Starcraft?

    The good thing about pour in foam is also its worst attribute. It expands into every nook and cranny leaving no path for water to travel to the bilge pump or drain plug in the back. Dimpled drain mat (dimples down) would keep the foam from bonding to the inside of the hull. To achieve this, the...
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    Getting water out flotation foam

    So any one who has owned a boat that requires flotation knows that over time the foam under the floor tends to hold water. Every time I see an uncovered boat in storage I know that that the bilge is full of wet foam and the floor, stringers and transom are probably rotten. Prevention is the...
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    Reverse chine

    When was reverse chine introduced on any :dual console" Starcraft (aluminum) with a walk through windshield, specifically on 18' and up ?
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    Drilling Transom for Ladder Bracket

    So I am freaking out about drilling a couple of holes in my transom for a ladder. I have 1/2" stainless bolts, washer and lock nut so I am good there, but I have a couple of questions Should I drill 1/2" holes, seal the wood with epoxy (what kind ?), let dry, then apply 4200 under the washers...
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    Checking a non running outboard

    I found what looks like a good deal on a 70 hp Johnson (no year) on Craig's List. The ad says Further inquiry got a similar response Is there anyway to do a compression check and determine if the problem is really in the lower unit or is it a blown rod/piston without completely removing the...
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    Won't pump from tank; Works on muffs !

    2001 Mercury 115hp 4 stroke EFI So a couple of months ago, I bought a large plastic storage box and made a frame out of 2x4s to hold it so I can use it as my test tank. (Came out pretty decent for someone with no carpentry skills.) Yes, I am behind in my boating preparation, but today I filled...
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    Conversion error

    Admins must be getting a lot of the notifications (at least the message says they were notified). Seems more frequent on quoted posts that have links for images.
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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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    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    Re: Starcraft on C-list/ebay! At least the owner isn't hiding it ! The biggest problem will be testing the engine and then removing it so you can haul it home !!
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    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    Re: Starcraft on C-list/ebay! It's got tail fins ! It would be cooler if it came with the white Merc in the first couple of pictures.
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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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    Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

    Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist. Those tires aren't just flat, they have come off the rims ! Buyer forgot to mention "Bring shovel to dig out trailer"
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    Newb Aluminum restore question

    Re: Newb Aluminum restore question A favorite of this crowd Rustoleum Self Etching Primer
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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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