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  1. Berdink

    BAT 1, BAT 2, ALL Switch

    I'm sorry I'm just asking this right out. I did do a Search, and I think I have it. Short and Simple: If I have my Battery Switch on ALL, can I switch to 1 from ALL, or from ALL to 2, and never lose power to all my stuff? Can I switch it from or to 1, 2, or ALL and not lose power to my...
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    Sputtering Johnson V4 90hp - 1994

    I have a new to me 1994 Johnson 90hp V4. . It started real nice and ran real nice when I first heard it run. When I ran it more at home, it sputtered some off and on. . I did a strong mix of seafoam to see if that would clear things up. . It didn't. I read up on the Link & Sync and got...
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    80's OMC Controls - Trim Switch

    Does anyone have a link to a new trim switch? Or an aftermarket one that fits?
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    Model Tag - Protection

    I see so many threads where someone can't figure out the year of their Johnson because the model and serial number tag is missing. While shopping for a motor, two I went to look at were missing the tag. . I just bought me a Johnson, and it still has the tag. It's not a riveted metal tag, it...
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    Transom Reinforcement

    Anyone know of a thread, or ideas for how to reinforce a transom on a 18 foot StarCraft? . I did a forum search but didn't find anything. I googled it and read some suggestions for adding more knee braces, but I just don't see where you'd attach more knee braces on the boat bottom of an aluminum...
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    Tiller Main Motor

    My kicker works fine as a tiller because it's mounted up higher on the transum. But my main motor has controls and has a 20 inch shaft. . It seems to me with our StarCrafts and the depth of the splashwell, and how low our main motors sit, that you'd need at least a 24 or 25 inch shaft to mount...
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    Late 70's to Late 80's - Worth shopping for?

    Hello, My 84 Suzuki 75hp lower unit is now shot. Parts support is dead. . I'm shopping for a used 50hp to 70hp outboard for my 1967 StarCraft. . I'm reading that a Late 70's to Late 80's Johnson/Evinrude has a lots of parts available. Used, NOS and aftermarket. . I'm good with a wrench. . Am I...
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    Bottom Bunks and Rust-Oleum Paintjob

    Any recommendations for a surface material for trailer bunk boards that support the bottom of a StarCraft boat that is kind to a Rust-Oleum paint job? . Has carpet been working out good for you, or is there another product that you have had good success with - that's been easy on a Rust-Oleum...
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    Bow Mount Trolling Motor on StarCraft

    I found this old thread, https://forums.iboats.com/threads/anyone-have-bow-mount-trolling-motor-on-16ss.650450/ . But I'd like to see more pictures of ones on the bow of a StarCraft. . Also, what size thrust with size boat do you have, and how's it been working for you? . Oh, and what length...
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    What Thrust Size Trolling Motor?

    What Thrust Size Trolling Motor are you running with your 16 foot or larger aluminum StarCraft?
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    Rotate Impeller on Occasion

    I replaced my impellers on both my Suzuki and Yamaha today. I haven't started either since about October. I noticed the fins are more bent on one side. Im wondering if it would be a good idea to rotate the Impeller 180 degrees on Occasion. That way you trade off which fins are compressed on...
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    Stock Windshield Height?

    Does anyone have a measurement for how high the stock windshield is straight up perpendicular to the dash? I recently bought one from a different style boat and it's looking like I'm going to be at 24 inches straight up from the dash at the middle. I'm just curious.
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    Painting Aluminum boat

    Is it okay to wait a week after etching primer on bare aluminum to then do the bare metal primer? I'm trying to follow the steps posted in these forums, but I don't remember if there was a maximum time frame between etching primer until the second step of bare metal primer.
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    Seeing 360 Flasher on Fishfinder

    I found this older thread: https://forums.iboats.com/threads/seeing-your-lure-on-your-fishfinder.64237/ but I have searched all over the Internet and I'm not finding this discussed anywhere. My old humminbird broke, and so I found this old cheap Garmin Striker 4 and gave it a run. . I was...
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    Anti-Ventilation Plate Height?

    Is my Anti-Ventilation Plate height too high, too low, or just right?
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    $100 Paint Job Question.

    I know the link to the $100 paint job. That Originally talked about using Rust-Oleum Oil-Based Enamel, but later recommended Tractor Paint (Oil-Based. I also found this thread: https://forums.iboats.com/threads/clarify-the-100-boat-paint-job-please.576241/ . Question, I have this Wax & Grease...
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    Floatation Foam - 67 StarCraft Holiday

    The foam in my boat below my floor is styrofoam - like was used in those old Styrofoam ice chests. Is this original to a 1967 StarCraft Holiday? It's perfectly dry.
  18. Berdink

    Non-Skid - Economic Options

    I searched, but all the threads were old. . Anyone see something wrong with this idea?:
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    Boat Trailer Bearings Question

    I went down to the trailer axle parts place, and they said they have never seen bearings with the seal permanently attached. Any suggestions where I could find these?
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    Craigslist Find?

    I didn't know if you guys had a thread for boats found for sale. I saw this and wanted to share. Looks like a good deal.
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