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    1985 Mecury 75hp, kill circuit

    Hi Guys, No spark on my 1985 Mecury OB. I have tested the tilt switch ( ok ) fully charged the battery and looked at the wiring for anything obvious ( nothing apparent ) Before tearing into the quicksilver , witch I am not exactly sure how it comes apart, I wanted to test the kill circuit by...
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    Bow Eye Replacement

    I would not hesitate to have that welded.
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    140 Etec too much weight/power

    The only movement I am seeing is the movement of the camera, and therefore I personally would not worry about it.
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    1986 Mercury 75hp Mod.

    That's good info to know about the "classic 50" , thanks for posting.
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    1986 Mercury 75hp Mod.

    What year did the start rating OB motors at the prop ?
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    BIA Prop Rating Question

    Any idea when BIA started rating at the prop shaft instead of flywheel, and why the decided to do so ? I ask because I have a 1976 evenrude on another boat and wonder if it is basically getting the same power to the prop / propulsion
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    Starcraft Hull design changes

    What year did they start to put the gas tank in the floor ?
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    1986 Mercury 75hp Mod.

    Hi Guys : I just bought another project witch has a 1986 Mercury 75Hp , 4 Cyl. that has no spark. After reading several posts it seem like the first thing to check is the wiring condition at the controls and the tilt switch and I will be doing that first thing in the spring. Being that...
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    1992 75hp Mercury 2-stroke, overheating warning

    Just wondering at what temp the heads need to be to set off a properly working temp alarm ?
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    Starcraft Hull design changes

    Hi Guys : A few years ago I remember reading about Starcraft changing the design of their Hulls ( or Hull support ) in the mid 80's ( if I remember right ) and the changes made were more prone to leaking than the earlier and later boats. I would of thought I read that here but cant seem to...
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    new floor on 1976 Starcraft Holiday.

    That floor looks great.
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    Wisconsin title.

    UPDATE : I did get the paperwork I needed from the seller ( POA ) without much trouble and did get the boat and motor titled in my name. It is clear to me that a lot depends on who you talk to at these government agencies and when it comes to dealing with out of state boats it is hard to find...
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Yea, its very hard not to ding up the paint on a boat.
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    1983 starcraft ss180 restore

    I have owned and restored both 16' and 18' Holidays, witch are the same hull as the ss but with a closed bow. I am 350# and usually go out alone. I feel completly safe in the 18' as far as roll but not so much in the 16'. When I am in the 16' and have to go to one side of the boat I usually...
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    Wisconsin title.

    His represenative ( POA ) witch is his son, the owner is ill.
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    Wisconsin title.

    Well, Here we go : As suggested I contacted the local title office and was told I needed a Bill Of Sale for the Boat, Motor and Trailer witch needed to be signed by both the seller and buyer and have the date and purchase price listed on it. I was told I also needed the title for the boat...
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    Wisconsin title.

    Hi Guys, not sure 100% where to post this question : I am from Ohio and I am going to buy a boat from Wisconsin. The seller says that Wisconsin does not title outboard motors or trailers and the only thing he has is a title for the boat itself ( 1972 Starcraft 18' holiday ) He also says...
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    My 1977 Holiday project

    Got this done in 3 weeks, Not a complete restoration but good enough for me ... 1977 Starcraft Holiday 18' - YouTube
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    1975 85 HP Evinrude

    Hi guys, I just came across a '75 85HP Evinrude and I have a couple of quick questions : 1) Does this motor come with a over temp alarm, and if so where is it located at ? 2) What does the purple wires with yellow stripe go to ? ( one of two are disconnected at the junction box on top of...
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    Ohio Registration Question

    Hi Guys, I am starting another Starcraft project, a 1977 18' holiday and I have a question about the registration stickers : When I bought the boat ( used ) the seller had new registration stickers on it that are good till 2015, However the registration card he gave me was for the stickers...
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