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  1. dozerII

    Quick Silver

    Are Quick Silver replacement parts classed as OEM or Aftermarket? Glen
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    Etec

    Now I know this is the Starcraft forum, but really that is what this about. Last summer my brother said he wanted to upgrade his old try hull, (Big mistake telling me) he said he wanted something in the 18' or larger arera. As anyone that follows the Clist thread knows I found him a real nice 18...
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    Let's see a pic of your best four legged friend

    Re: Let's see a pic of your best four legged friend Boy there are swome great looking best friends on here. We just added a new one to the family.:)
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    Let's see a pic of your best four legged friend

    I did a search and could not find one like this. here is a pic of my best little girl.
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    Bildge vents

    What are your opinions on bildge vents? My Starcraft SS18 has them mounted on the sides, and I feel they are to close to the water and a large wave could send water into them. I have seen quite a few boats with stainless ones mounted on the stern above the engine and think these may be a better...
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration Transom brace, Knee brace is the large heavy 45 deg brace that all outboard aluminum boats "I have seen" have that ties the transome stress to the keel. Some boats have one and some with three. I can't seem to find a phot of what I am refering...
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration Okay Guys I can't believe we missed this, I went through this again and again, but the reason for the cracks is there is NO FACTORY INSTALLED TRANSOM BRACE. I have never seen an outboard version without one and none of the photos show one. With...
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration Instead of going with marine vinyl$$ I used Dekmaster http://www.ducan.com/vinyl-sundeck/default.php It comes in a couple of weights is identical to marine and less money. Plus you can buy it at most home centers. It comes in 74" widths...
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    16'SS Bimini Top ?

    Do any of you 16'SS owner have a Bimini Top? I need to buy one and would like to know what length and height would be the best? Thanks Glen
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration DJ, it's looking real good and you are making great progress. Cover your table with wax paper, then you will have no problems with sticking your tramsom down. Glen
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    Starcraft Hanger

    Well it has been real busy the last there weeks, Decided a month ago if I did not build my shop, it probably would never happen, so it's been a wurl wind since the Admiral said go ahead. I had a crew of friends come out for the weekend and we made some great progress. After some research I...
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    Hinge pins

    On my 1972 M/C120 when I was taking the Bell housing off I found there was a lot of slop in the hole in the housing where the hinge pin goes on the starboard side. Once I had it all apart I found one of the synthane washers was missing allowing the housing to move side to side, probably...
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    1967 Johnson 40 HP

    A friend has a 67 40 horse johnson that is taking water in the L/U. He changed the oil and it was milky. I told him I would take a look at it so I pulled the unit and brought it home. This morning I drained the oil and it was mily again and has not been in the water since he changed it so it...
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    Exhaust protector valve

    I have a 1972 Mercruiser 120 ser# 3214940 The oem exhaust shutter was riveted in the exhaust tube and came apart. This parts has gone obsolete. The one they show as a replacement...
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    Took drive off and found a few pieces?

    I started winterizing the boat today and getting ready to replace all the bellows and check everything out. I found a few extra pieces floating around and maybe someone can help identify them. I have a few pictures. The first two show a metal piece that is stuck next to the water pump. The L/U...
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    Antifreeze

    Okay maybe this is a dumb question, but I can't find an answer. Whay type of antifreeze do you use to winterize the engine? Automotive will be impossible to catch in the summer when I flush out the system. RV fresh water system type??? Thanks Glen
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    Mercruiser 120

    We finally got the boat out yesterday for the maiden voayage. The outdrive had a whaletail and turnbuckle adjustable trimtabs on it when I bought it. As soon as I brought it home I turfed the whale tale and made sure the trim tabs were set even and they were set down to about 3/4 inch below the...
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    First hop with the 120

    We finally got out yesterday with the boat 1972 Starcraft and mercruiser 120 the only serial # I can find, is on the out drive. #3214940. I did a complete tuneup and carb rebuild, new fuel tank, remote water/seperator fuel filter, and some rewiring. The motor runs great and the boat is fun to...
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    What an AWSOME boat

    Well I was awake a 4 this morning again and out in the garage making sure everything was good to go for the maiden voyage for the SS 18. The weather was absolutly perfect and by the time I made enough noise to wake the wife up at 7:30, we were hooked up and on the way by 8:45. (better than I...
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    I think the 16 is sold

    I have been trying to sell the 16' SS since I bought the 18, and I think it is sold. Have to take it up to the lake tomorrow to meet the fellow for a test hop. I think I will be sorry to see it go after all the hard work but such is the Starcraft afliction. One musr go to allow the next one into...
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