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  1. tincanman

    premium gas in a 140hp V4?

    I have a early 1980's johnson 140hp v4 that has recently been rebuild here locally. Talking to the shop that rebuild it for the previous owner while exchanging props, he told me to make shure to use premium gas in the motor. Thats the second shop that has told me this about the 140's. Really? As...
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    well I finally got her home. Permission to come aboard.

    Not the classic starcrafts you all have, but we all can't be lucky bastards. Not bad shape at all. Paint is decent with a little shine. I think she will perk right up with a clean/seal/wax. Interior is dirty, but mostly intact and solid. Missing bolster pads and have one spongy spot on the...
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    cleaning out old gas tank thats been sitting 5+ years?

    boat I'm picking up next week has a 37 gallon plastic belly tank. the boat has been sitting for 5+ years. I believe that the tank is empty, but I wont be sure until I pick up the boat. I have access to the back 10 inches or so, but to remove the tank,I would have to rip up a good deck. Should I...
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    hey, where are the starmada club stickers?

    The trihull guys have them, and we are way more important than those people. :D If we don't have them, we need to get on that pronto. I'm not even a starmada member yet and I can see that. Who would be interested and who has the skills to make this happen?
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    opinions on bow rail and modified windshield on 190 sfm

    my new to me starcraft, that I won't be able to pick up for a week, doesn't have a bow rail. Thats the first thing my wife has requested. She pretty much demanded it. I guess she needs it for her and the kids to hold on. I like the lines of the boat as she sits, but I messed a little with paint...
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    Price check 1991 starcraft superfisherman 190

    Yup, another one of these threads. going to take a look at it on tuesday I believe. Boat in question is a 1991 starcraft superfisherman 190. No motor, no trailer. Solid, straight hull. No leaks. Working steering and gauges. Interior rough but still solid. He is asking 2k. I know, its...
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    16' SS with a V4. the good and the bad

    How do they handle the weight compared to a 3 cly? Anybody having any issues?
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    alluminum boats and pour in foam. explain this to me.

    I'm farly new to this forum. what a great database of info and some great people. I have only owned fiberglass boats, but looking into getting into alluminum boats as most of my boating will be inland lakes now. been preparing for a reso, and reading up on all these great tin boat threads. My...
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    what model starcraft is this?

    20'8" long. duel console. 1985. guy says it not a supersport but can't remember what it is.
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    opinion on tinny boat purchase

    looking at a 1977 21' alumicraft cc. seems prety steep of a price considering low compression in one cyl. and having to screw with a trailor with no title. what do you all think? what is a fair price for this boat...
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