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  1. elkhunter338

    infloor fish box done

    I had a hatch in the cabin floor of the Cheiftain to store the bumpers and such in. I enlarged the hole and build a wood fish box. Since I was not sure how well I am going to like the fish box I built it out of 1/4 underfloor plywood. The stuff you put under your kitchen floor before you put...
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    fiberglass epoxy ideas

    Well I have been looking at how Tolman Skiffs: Boat Plans in Book Form tolman wood/epoxy/fiberglass boats are built. And even though I am keeping my star craft for many more years, I think some of the boat building ideas with plywood/epoxy/fiberglass might fit in with some of your project. Two...
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    Any Starcraft Tuna Fishers

    I am toying with the idea of going tuna fishing next summer. However it is a 25-30 mile run each way, plus you fish at 2-7 mph (burn a significant amount of fuel). I got the safety gear except the epirb and lift raft. I only hold 36 gal. of fuel, so I would need to bring an extra 20 gallons...
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    the starcraft islander rescue.....sorta.....got some work ahead!

    Re: the starcraft islander rescue.....sorta.....got some work ahead! That boat might be free but you have some time and $ into getting that thing road worthy, let alone sea worthy. I read you plan to add electric brakes on one axles, do you plan on ever using the trailer in salt water? If so I...
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    Another great season

    Re: Another great season For got the salmon pictures of 10 salmon in 1 day. Limited the next day with 8 salmon and the last day with 6 more. My crew was 5/4/3 and we can only tag 2 fish per person. I caught and released about 10 more before the season opened so I knew where to fish once the...
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    Another great season

    Re: Another great season A few pictures to show you the fish stories are true.
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    Another great season

    Well the old star craft hauled some fish in this summer. 24 salmon, about 75+ sea bass, and probably around 2 dozen ling cod and 1 small halibut. The boat ran good all summer put 50+ hrs on it. That $4.80 gallon gas was painful. I got a new top end speed of 30+ since I switched to a 3 blade...
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    to change the water impeller or not

    I know this is more of a motor question, but it seems like for some questions you get no practical responses, just change the impeller every year, or every 2 or 3 years. I know you starcraft guys are more practical. How long do you guys let your water pump impellers run for years/estimated...
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    anyone on West Coast need a project boat 19' Cheif

    http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?t=395223 At www.ifish.net in the classified section is a 19' starcraft Cheiftain boat project $500. I already have a 21' so not in need of a 19', if it was a 24 or 25 foot I would be all over it for $500.
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    what to build a motor housing (doghouse) out of ????

    The motor housing on my 1986 Cheiftain has seen better days. The bottom is starting to rot, all the staples that hold the insulation for sound deadening are rusty. Right now the housing is made of 3/4 plywood, and I painted it white. I would like to build it out of something maintenance...
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    Any one else run their boat in salt water, issues???

    Well my 86 Cheif looked like a fresh water only boat when I bought her 6 years ago. After about 3 months of use at the coast over the past 6 years it is sure starting to show issues. It seems like starcraft built these boats from fresh water only. Decided to modify the railing to create some...
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    I might have to fish in a fiberglass boat

    Hope you guys don't hold this against me, but it looks like I have a very good chance of getting invited to go fishing on a 30' gradywhite with twin 225 hp 4 stroke outboards. I bet this thing will ride like a dream, I hope so because 100+ miles in a boat in one day is going to be along ride...
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    18' I/O with a 350 v-8

    Was searching my local craigs List (bend, OR) and found a 18' starcraft with a 350 v-8. They want too much $$$ but I bet that thing would fly, maybe 50+ mph with the right prop. I assume they put that motor in the boat and it did not come that way from the factory.
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    Any one else have an issue with wear on the heads of the rivits

    I have a 21' Cheiftain, trailer has bunks with regular trailer bunk carpet. The way the trailer is built it has two bunks at the very back to support the back of the boat. The second set of bunks support the middle to the front of the boat. When loading/unloading the boat the boat slides on...
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    All downriggers users I need some advise

    I think all us of starcraft guys are on budgets and none of us on an unlimited one. So I need some advise for those who have downriggers. I have a pair of walker, manual, with swivel bases. Purchased 6 yrs ago and one started malfunctioning on my last fishing trip. I might be able to fix, but...
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    engine coupler ?, can it be a momentary problem

    Today had an issue when I accelerated the boat, came up to about 2,000 rms then reved slightly, I immediatly backed off on the throttle. I tried again and it did the same thing, headed for home at an idle. Figured engine coupler spun in the rubber housing and did not want to loose all power to...
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    Anyone have a 21' Chieftain with water bonnet bimini?

    Re: Anyone have a 21' Chieftain with water bonnet bimini? You can sort of see the top. I do not have any good pictures of the top. but mine has a top and a side curtain for each side. Not the greatest design, I never remove the top so I have used vulkum caulking along the windsheild and down...
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    Pro-pulse prop good or bad, personal experience wanted

    what has been your experience with the pro-pulse adjustable props. the reason I ask is I current have one on my 140hp merc. I/O, 21 foot cuddy cabin starcraft boat, 4400rpms=30 mph. I ran across a thread where another guy lost all 4 blades and over rev. engine and damaged the outdrive. Have...
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    Surge Brake ?, should it skid the tires backing up

    My question is shouldn't I beable to skid my tires when I try and back up a hill without using the reverse solinoid? The reason I ask is because I just installed 10" disc brakes (4600lb trailer/boat) and used the 600lb/6,000lb surge unit. Max 600lb hitch weight, max 6,000 lb trailer. Bleed the...
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    Kodiak Oil Lube hub failures

    Installed 4 Kodiak oil lube hub kits. Seals leaked oil in 100 miles. Fortunately I had wheel bearing grease, grease gun, and my axles where center drilled for grease fittings. So I pumped the wheel bearing full of grease and was back on the road. I do not believe I damaged the seals during...
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