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  1. matt167

    19?? Starcraft Jetstar

    I've determined that this Holiday 14 is likely a '66 as the OB is a '66. The wooden dash is there, and it's been neatly covered with vinyl. I think the later boats got steel dashes. Contenplating Gluvit substitutes since I discovered that the previous owners put the deck on with 2 screws...
  2. matt167

    14' boat on 19' boat trailer?

    It was before I found a dirt cheap trailer brand new... But I would have gave it a go if it could have been 'correct'
  3. matt167

    Reliability of Mercury Force 120 2 Stroke Inboard

    A Force outboard, can be a great motor if your expectations are within reason. They were 50's-60's tech being built into the 90's. Mercury gave them a few big steps until they finally quit producing them, but they largely, just work. Not great, not bad, just work.. However the L drive ontop of...
  4. matt167

    14' boat on 19' boat trailer?

    I was tempted to try it, but that 19' trailer I had planned to use on a different boat that I'm building ( Chugger ) anyway... The VB1300 which is more or less the 'right' trailer for the boat, as the trailers max length is 15'6" and my boat is 14'.. I'm getting the trailer for $950 which I...
  5. matt167

    14' boat on 19' boat trailer?

    I was getting cought up where trailers are 'up to' a certain length even though it didn't seem right. Local dealer has a Venture VB1300 for under $1,000 tax and all that I think I'm going to get
  6. matt167

    14' boat on 19' boat trailer?

    I just got my 1960 or 1970 something Starcraft Holiday 14 and the trailer is an old Holesclaw 700* which I knew were well known but this one has seen better days. It does have new hubs and bearings and tires but it has a bent tongue and rust. It does seem solid, but the tongue worries me My...
  7. matt167

    Scotty Manual laketroller downrigger good enough for fingerlakes trolling?

    Would depend on season/ water temp. surface to 60+' ideally
  8. matt167

    Scotty Manual laketroller downrigger good enough for fingerlakes trolling?

    I'm rigging a 14' Starcraft Holiday to be able to troll the fingerlakes.. My dad has always had Cannon's, but my little boat is only 14', so I'm wondering if these things will work well enough. My dad said to just run Dipsy rigs, but I think I want the ability to set depth with a downrigger...
  9. matt167

    What year outboard is this Super Seahorse 40hp?

    Transom on this is super easy. The end caps come off, then the top cap. Slides out, slides in. Its got some screws and needs de rigged to do it. Just time before spring is all that holds me back. It's still strong enough
  10. matt167

    Mariner / Yamaha,..are they the same?

    Mariner is one of 2 brands.. Yamaha or Mercury and it varies on the model number
  11. matt167

    1959 35hp RDS-21 Factory options

    Is that the silver box?
  12. matt167

    What year outboard is this Super Seahorse 40hp?

    The previous owner did a bunch of stuff including all new ignition components, carb rebuild, impeller, new wiring. I have to check the impeller to be sure but given that everything he did is tidy, neat and as it should be.. I'll spin it up and check compression, and check the stat and then see...
  13. matt167

    Transom on fiberglass boat

    Read the stickies. You need to get multiple thicknesses of plywood to make up 1.5 inch or whatever your original transom is. You use either polyester resin or you can use PL Premium or 3m 5200. It's all In the stickies for restoration
  14. matt167

    Transom on fiberglass boat

    Don't use epoxy. Your boat is polyester.. you need to laminate it with multiple thicknesses.. read the stickies.. also your stringers are probably shot. Do those too
  15. matt167

    What year outboard is this Super Seahorse 40hp?

    The transom is not as good as I want it to be. But it is still solid with no flex. I will put a new one in in the fall or early winter.
  16. matt167

    What year outboard is this Super Seahorse 40hp?

    I do not even know where to look for a serial on an OMC this old. The only thing I know is that it is said to run, and lots of new parts suggest it may be the case ( I have a near mint '88 20hp that will push this boat fine, in case it's not ).. It's mechanical shift, not electric shift, uses...
  17. matt167

    3.0 L mercruiser 4 cylinder assistance

    It could be froze and split.. post a video or at least pictures
  18. matt167

    19?? Starcraft Jetstar

    While putting a new winch on the trailer as the old one was broken, I noticed the tongue is slightly bent. Someone for sure jack knifed it in it's past life. Is that a real huge deal? It towed 55 MPH without a sway. I put a 1500# strap winch on it, as it's what Walmart had in stock. It's...
  19. matt167

    4.3 Swap, advice needed

    If I recall, the 4.3L got some pretty major upgrades for the GMT800 platform. I don't recall what all is different other than, enough
  20. matt167

    1974 16' Glastron Starflite Hull Question

    Yes, your Glastron Skiflite has a top cap. Once you remove the rub rail/ trim, it will expose the joint which will be stapled or rivited in place.. You need to have your hull supported with a cradle before the cap is removed
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