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    What kind of damage from an I/O in salt water for 2-3 years?

    Thanks—this is probably what I'll do, but I'm also trying to learn. So, for example, it's good information for me to have to know what kind of damage is likely on this boat and why. Plus, then I can make an informed decision for myself, as my risk tolerance may be different from yours, or I may...
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    What kind of damage from an I/O in salt water for 2-3 years?

    lol I don't know exactly what this means but I think I can figure out the overall message from context :)
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    What kind of damage from an I/O in salt water for 2-3 years?

    Thanks—so what I'm trying to figure out is, what are the unknowns? I can do anything in the water, so for example, I can start the engine, test (at least most of) the electrical, get under the deck, etc. Some unknowns I'm aware of are the transom, the stringers, the outdrive, and the bell...
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    What kind of damage from an I/O in salt water for 2-3 years?

    Considering buying a boat. It's an IO that has been in salt water for the past 2-3 years without being used, just sitting. Anodes are gone, I assume I will have to replace the outdrive. Not sure of the bell housing, but aware that I might have to replace that as well. There is no way to get...
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    cracks between rivets on aluminum starcraft islander

    @Watermann thanks for the insights. Since this is a common problem, maybe someone knows the answer to the question of... how serious is this? It leaks a little but is this a "this needs to be fixed before it goes out on the water ever again" or more of a "this might get worse over time but it...
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    Starcraft Chieftain 25 vs islander 22

    hello, quick question about the chieftain 25. How does it compare to the islander 22 and the chieftain 22? Specifically: 1) When a chieftain goes from a 22 to a 25, what is actually expanded? Like do they make the cabin bigger (so they both have the same fishing space) or do they keep the...
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    cracks between rivets on aluminum starcraft islander

    given the size of these cracks, would small tack welds done maybe every few inches just to stick them together run the risk of melting the sealant? thanks
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    cracks between rivets on aluminum starcraft islander

    Thanks. I think they already naturally have holes at the ends... they all start and stop in rivet holes. Thanks. Problem with pictures of the inside is, this is an islander so there's a big cabinet and seats and carpet and decks and side panels in the way. If I have to remove all of that I...
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    cracks between rivets on aluminum starcraft islander

    hello, I recently bought a starcraft islander with an aluminum hull and it leaks a little. Finally found the source of the leak and there are small cracks in between the rivets right along the port chine, on the bottom side. They mostly go from rivet to rivet, sometimes going up into the chine...
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