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  1. BWR1953

    1989 Starcraft Islander 221V repair and repower

    This is how I did the foam for my Kingfisher. We cut each piece by hand with utility knives, glued the pieces together with construction adhesive and then taped them with aluminum tape. The HDPE plastic trash bags over the foam sections at the stern are gasoline proof, "just in case" there's...
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    Bolt hole repair in aluminum gunwales - any tips?

    (y) :cool:
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    Bolt hole repair in aluminum gunwales - any tips?

    I had a similar situation on my Kingfisher, including a giant hole from a PO rod holder. The fix was simple, I fashioned a small aluminum plate that fit between the gunnel edges and covered the hole(s) and then riveted it in place. Looks factory. ;)
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    1987 Starcraft Islander Restoration

    Yow! That's a big step up from my little Garmin, like 10 times the price! 🤪 I bet it's really nice though. (y)
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    !978 14' Seafarer restoration

    Outstanding work, as always WM! (y) 😁 :cool: I wish I could work on a boat. 🙃
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    1987 Starcraft Islander Restoration

    Yeah, I also have the Garmin Striker Plus 4 and agree that it's pretty weak. :rolleyes: No basemap is a real issue. The original plan when I bought the unit was for me to go out and map my favorite lake myself, using the manual method in the Garmin. But once on the water, that plan goes away...
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    Additional sound signals for electric boats?

    What about seriously hearing impaired or deaf boat operators? They're not going to hear a noisemaker. :rolleyes:
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Yayy! Congratulations! (y) 😊👏
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    Nobody fishing?

    Yeah, several lakes closer to home for us are also not usable with the boat because of our drought too. The lake we've been going to is more than an hour away, but definitely worth the trip. :cool:
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    Nobody fishing?

    We got back out there again this morning. I got 3 small bass in the livewell and lost a 4th at the boat. 😁 But the boy lost a big one next to the boat which was bigger than all 4 of mine combined! He was not happy! 🤪 🤣
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    First boat is it worth it?

    Roccafellas... Just an FYI for clarification of terms. You refer to "inboard" when you're really talking about an "inboard/outboard" (I/O) drive. Sometimes also known as a "sterndrive." An inboard is different. See pic below. The great attraction to the I/O type is because many folks are...
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    1976 22' SUS O/B "Hydration Break"

    Yup, my Kingfisher has those long bolts too.
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    First boat is it worth it?

    ^^^^THIS!^^^^ (y) 🤣
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    Tricks to hold flywheel to tighten nut

    Here ya go.
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    Tricks to hold flywheel to tighten nut

    Yup, I bought one online for $25 last fall.
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    1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration

    Congratulations! Looking great! (y) 😃
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    1987 Starcraft Islander Restoration

    It's a Starcraft Islander... aluminum boat. No drilling stringers! ;)
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    Can anyone ID this Mariner?

    Thanks guys! 🙂 We found the welch plug with the serial number. I'll be looking up parts this evening. (y) My buddy was there this morning and fired up the motor with one pull. 😃 I'd suggested that he clean the motor, so he added some Dawn to the water tub! 🤣 Just kidding! He added...
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    Can anyone ID this Mariner?

    Buddy of mine picked it up and already has it running. He asked me to look up some parts for him and I'd like to know what it is besides a 25HP Mariner. Year? Model? And so on... :unsure: :cool: Thanks! :) The ID sticker isn't much help. :rolleyes:
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    Nobody fishing?

    Thanks, we did get back out there this morning. 😊 We arrived at the boat ramp after daybreak but before sunrise. I'd like to have been there earlier. Maybe next time. I couldn't make up my mind which pix to use, so I just shoved them all together into a video! 🤣
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