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  1. IslandExplorer

    "Think we're gonna need a bigger boat"

    That's a nice boat but definitely out of my range, even with a loan! lol Looking for more of a usable fixer upper to have fun with. Hoping to run across a nice older boat someone took decent care of.
  2. IslandExplorer

    "Think we're gonna need a bigger boat"

    I don't dock much, mainly just trailer launch, cruise around, and anchor various places, spend nights, go back and pull out of water when done. Trying to have ability for guests to stay on board over night so even if their sleeping area is small that's fine but needs to be in cabin/sheltered at...
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    "Think we're gonna need a bigger boat"

    My budget is pretty low compared to what a lot of people have to spend. Trying to find something in the 5k range. I'm ok with faded and esp dated- I'm actually a big fan of retro looking boats like my current 1970 Starchief. The early 80's Sea Ray 245 I spotted had loads of teak trim, panels...
  4. IslandExplorer

    "Think we're gonna need a bigger boat"

    So, in the search for a larger aluminum boat, and the scarcity thereof, a particular fiberglass boat caught my eye and then the GF saw it and now loves it so looking for information on this particular boat and since I know little of fiberglass boats- looking for the most similar options. The...
  5. IslandExplorer

    I/O Characteristics

    I like all the points raised here and I would surely love to have one of the nice quiet 4 stroke Yamaha, Honda, etc. outboards but the price point, for someone like me, is a Huge barrier. I'm more the type to get a junkyard engine if I had to and go through it myself over the winter in my barn...
  6. IslandExplorer

    I/O Characteristics

    Why not on a used motor?
  7. IslandExplorer

    I/O Characteristics

    Has anyone here installed the freshwater conversion setup to keep the saltwater out of the engine? Is it basically just a heat exchanger and I'm assuming an additional water pump (one for engine coolant, out-drive one stays for saltwater) or what? Seems like that would be very worthwhile if I...
  8. IslandExplorer

    I/O Characteristics

    Thank you all for the input on this. Only reason I am considering an I/O is because I am really wanting a very particular boat (25' Starcraft Chieftain) that is almost always equiped with the original I/O Merc 165. Funds always being a limiting concern, I am only able to afford so much at a...
  9. IslandExplorer

    I/O Characteristics

    Hello, I am looking at getting a larger boat with an old (1970's era) Mercruiser I/O, probably pre-alpha 1, likely with the Merc 160 inline 6 GM motor. All my previous boats have been outboards. What I am wondering is: can you run an I/O with it tilted up a ways like you can with an outboard? I...
  10. IslandExplorer

    MBD

    Yeah, you're right, unfortunately they are not. I love the torquey 4.0 I-6 but the crappy old 3 speed torque flight auto trans is a slush pump at best and rob's a lot of efficiency slipping away nearly all the time. I have a 5.0L HO Suzuki Samurai that I am building that would have plenty of...
  11. IslandExplorer

    MBD

    I sure hope not, the TJ is already terrible on gas even pulling nothing! Had a few pickups and never really liked them much. I am putting heavier duty axles with bigger brakes (Ford 8.8 rear + D44 front) with lower gears (4.11 vs 3.07) in it hopefully over the winter. Not sure what the minimum...
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    MBD

    I want a bigger boat bc the admiral and I like spending nights on it and although the little cuddy in the Starchief has been great we are seeing the benefits of a bigger cabin the more we have used it. Enclosed bathroom is really the main feature desired due to the female passengers that come...
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    MBD

    Damn, was hoping someone active here had one in operation or did at one point. Like your term "remuddling", definitely encountered a lot of that over the years. I wonder why aluminum cabin boats seem to be so rare? Seems like it is an awesome setup if you don't want to have a huge tow vehicle...
  14. IslandExplorer

    MBD

    I do want it but was hoping someone on here has owned this particular model and had personal experience like pros/cons/what to look out for when buying/bad years/best years, etc. This would be my first I/O which is a whole other convo probably but have heard seemingly mostly positive info...
  15. IslandExplorer

    MBD

    This is an example of the boat I am looking for, the biggest Chieftain made at 25' with enclosed bathroom and small kitchen.
  16. IslandExplorer

    MBD

    Sorry, didn't mean to be confusing, both pictures are what I have now, the 18' Starchief, was asking for opinions about the 25 foot Chieftain.
  17. IslandExplorer

    MBD

    Anyone?
  18. IslandExplorer

    MBD

    This is current boat, 1970 Starcraft Starchief 18' O/B
  19. IslandExplorer

    MBD

    Hello! Hoping to get some input regarding my Starcraft disorder. I recently decided that my Starchief is not big enough and am looking for the next boat already. I have been eyeing the unfortunately quite rare Chieftain 25 (non-express). Any opinions positive or negative on this particular boat...
  20. IslandExplorer

    Starcraftsman Ship #1

    Hello, first post, been reading in the background for eons. I bought my first Starcraft this summer and as I fix it up I would like to get some input if anyone cares to chime in or answer questions of mine. The boat is a 1972 Super Sport 16. I also just bought a 76 Capri...😬 Figured I'd say hey...
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