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  1. roscoe

    CL Score that kept getting better

    responded to a CL ad for a Remanufactured Black Max aluminum 13.5 x 17p, looks perfect. Got the hub too, and a prop wrench, and a new thrust washer, nut, and tab washer. And a new Alumacraft seat with adjustable pedestal, All for $55 I paid more than that for a prop on ebay, that was so bad...
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    Picked up the new one.

    1973 Starcraft Mariner 18' 1973 Johnson 65 hp 1973 Johnson 9.9 Boat looks to be pretty much original, except for the carpet they laid over the old vinyl flooring. Lots of scratches on the outside, real nice inside. Here are the photos, and a few of my sisters new cat. Cat is 176#er...
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    what did I buy ? Another STARCRAFT of course !!

    Finalized deal, paid for, but need to wait till next week to pick it up. Hmmmm, what do you think it is? Gonna take some getting used to a left hand throttle control. Gonna make cold start throttle advance tricky when I put the new Merc controls on. Does anyone have a line on controls, that...
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    Who wants an L-Drive cheap ???

    It has 8 different bidders already, and up to 100 bucks. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/89-Bayliner-1770-17-Used-Bowrider-Boat-Sale-WI-/360386494232?pt=Power_Motorboats&hash=item53e8b57f18#ht_5795wt_1167 Hopefully the winner will just be looking for parts to repair the one he has. The boat...
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    Is this an ELECTRIC SHIFT Johnson ????

    Model number 65ESL73R 1973 65 hp Is this an electric shift model? ES in the model number ? What was the last year the made electric shift motors? Thanks guys
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    CL Scam Responders

    I have used Craigslist in the past, and have had ok results with it. But lately, all I get for responses are scammers. How about you? The first 2 emails from this guy almost sounded legit, then I got this one. """ HI AGAIN, (UP FRONT WITH YOU) WE ARE MOVING HERE IN EAGLE RIVER FROM...
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    Don't forget the plug ???

    http://news.dnr.state.mn.us/index.php/2011/04/25/free-sticker-reminds-boaters-to-check-the-drain-plug/ Free sticker reminds boaters to check the drain plug (Released April 25, 2011) A bright-yellow warning sticker has been created by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to help...
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    Where can I find a KICKER BRACKET like this one ???

    Seen one of these a few years ago, now I want one.
  9. roscoe

    WINTER ALERT: 6-12 in of snow over the next 30 hours

    Supposed to turn to snow by tomorrow afternoon, finish up by Wednesday 8 am. Heaviest accumulations along a line from --- oh wait, there is no line. Seems the storm is gonna park itself right over Medford. 20 miles in any direction, and they are only calling for 5-6 inches. Oh happy day...
  10. roscoe

    Compare Merc 2002 50 elpto and Merc 1973 65hp

    Ok, just picked up a boat, has the 1973 Merc 65, no power tilt. This power plant is the bare minimum I can imagine using. But, I have a 2002 Merc 50 elpto sitting in the garage, less than 40 hours on it. Question is, how far apart are the actual motors hp wise? I really would like to put a...
  11. roscoe

    Bought another STARCRAFT - now with a bigger motor !!!

    Well, I was hoping to find a structurally sound hull, with a rotted floor with everything pretty much trashed. That way I could fix her up the way I want her. But when I got there, I found this: A 1973 Starcraft SuperSport, 18' 65 hp motor 9.8 hp motor Has removable front casting deck...
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    Does this boat look kuul or what ?

    Ran across this old restoration on ebay, looks so kuul. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Classic-fiberglass-runabout-restored-and-customized-/120709422729?pt=Power_Motorboats&hash=item1c1ad79e89#ht_500wt_1182
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    Difference 16ss vs 18ss

    So, after 18 months of delays, I'm ready to start rebuilding the 16ss, and here comes an nice 18ss (outboard) for sale. Dang it all anyway. So, what can you all tell me about differences between them. 175# heavier. 2' longer. and 5" wider beam. Do they use the same windshield? Any other...
  14. roscoe

    557 hp outboard, only $68,900

    A small Mequon firm is gearing up to produce what it says are the world's most powerful outboard marine engines, using the engine from a Cadillac CTS-V automobile that cranks out 557 horsepower. Seven Marine LLC says the 6.2-liter, supercharged V-8 engine is tied to a marine transmission and...
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    Run Ficht motor on premix fuel ??

    Have had vro Johnson and a Merc in the past, ran them intact, trusted them. Now looking at a 2001 Ficht 75 hp v-4. If I were to chance it, I would like to run it on premix, given their history. This would save a complete engine meltdown it the injector fails. Anyone else doing this? Is the...
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    '79 80 hp lower unit, compatible w/ '85 75 hp brown band ??

    I don't have any books showing compatibility of these 2 motors. Friend has 1985 75 hp brown band Merc, with no lower unit. He has found a lower from a 1979 80 hp. 4 cylinder. Is this gonna bolt up for him? Thanks in advance.
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    There is a nice one on ebay

    A nice 18 Holiday outboard. I'm really tempted. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Starcraft-Johnson-Outboard-Motor-Trailer-T157984-/250764882309?pt=Power_Motorboats&hash=item3a62c07185
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    BRP to spend $15 million to expand Evinrude plant

    BRP to spend $15 million to expand Evinrude plant e-mail print By Rick Romell of the Journal Sentinel Feb. 10, 2011 |(4) COMMENTS Recreational product manufacturer BRP will concentrate its Evinrude outboard motor work in Sturtevant and invest more than $15 million in its plant there, the...
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    there goes Santa !!! video

    http://www.noradsanta.org/en/track3d.html On his way to Palermo Italy, touch down in 23 seconds.
  20. roscoe

    16 SS splash well modification

    Looking to make a bit more room in the boat, have easier access to the motor, and easier reach to the kicker motor - if needed. Has anyone ever made the splash well smaller? Maybe 16 or 18" from front to back? I'm not worried about water coming in over the top, so it shouldn't Looks like it...
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