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    1967 14' Starcraft Phase II

    Phase I: http://www.canadalake.org/Starcraft67.html Phase II: http://www.canadalake.org/StarcraftII.html
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    14' Starcaft Phase II - getting closer

    Boy, I hate waiting for paint to dry. Did what I could without climbing in boat. Completed: - Casting Deck - Front and Rear Ped Seats - Mounted two cup/utility Holders - Three new rod Mounts - Two LED utility Lights - Fire Extingisher - Extended Fuel Hose - Engine Cowling Sound Insulation...
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    Flush Mount Latches

    I built a casting deck for my 14' Starcraft. I made a large hatch toward the front. It is larger than standarded hatch sizes so it is custom made. It is mainly for getting access to the fuel tank, and possible future bow mounted trolling motor battery. Well the hatch is done, but I need two...
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    Any Updates to Gen+ SBC Merc Service Manual?

    I have the parts on order for my conversion to vortec heads/roller cam/4brl. My current engine is a '97 5.7L 2brl K series serial # (non-vortec). I have the Merc service manual (#17 I think) which covers both mid-90's non-vortec and the first generation of gen+ vortec engines. Since this was...
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    Oil based paints not sold after May 1st, Any marine type affected?

    For my Starcraft, I use polyurathane porch and floor enamel for the wood floor. Low cost, holds up well, easy clean-up, and easy touch-up. I use a traction additive to prevent slipping. In the store recently, and found out all oil based paints are getting elliminated. Luckly they had two...
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    5.7L Roller Cam Fuel Pump Push Rod

    The weather was nice enough on Saturday to go ahead and pull my flat-hyd lifter cam, and install the marine roller cam. I wanted to get this all buttoned-up, before going ahead with the vortec head & 4brl carb install. It turns out, it is hard to find the roller cam fuel pump push rod...
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    '67 Starcraft Phase II

    Here is my starting point for Phase II. The boat is in the garage, and work has already started. Phase II includes: - Front Casting Deck w/ped seat - Heavy Duty Hatch, in above - Rear ped seat - LED Interior Lighting - Onboard Dual Battery Charger - Rod Rack - More Rod Holders - Cup/Utility...
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    Online Parts Look-up (Johnson/Evinrude)

    Are there any good websites for looking-up Johnson/Evinrude parts. It would need to be a pictorial one. I am trying to identify parts off of my '76 Johnson 35hp, and determine in what other year engines the parts may have been used on. I did a quick google late, last night, but was not able...
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    Looking for someone with '87-92 Merc SB V8 Service Manual

    who can look-up some Q-jet part specs. I am looking for the data for both a 5.7LX and 350 Magnum. My service manual only covers newer engines and has only a couple of q-jets, but not for 5.7LX or 350Mag. Looking for: Primary Jet Size: Primary Metering Rods size: Secondary Metering Rods (2...
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    5.7L compression ratio mystery solved?

    If some of you remember, I pulled the heads on my '97 Mercruiser 5.7L/alhpaII late last fall. I started a post based on finding the recessed type pistons. I posted a picture along with being confused on the compression ratio. At that time, I assumed that the heads were "standard" heads with...
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    Still boat fishing in January!

    It has been crazy winter so far, here in the North East. I have been out fishing in the boat in December and now, January. Yesterday was warmer than many early November's past. Who else in iBoat land has been taking advantage of the record setting warm spell?
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    Merc VS GM Gaskets

    As some of you know, I am updating my '97 Mercruiser 5.7L with vortec heads, Merc roller cam and 4brl carb & manifold. I have been wading through some of the possible gasket choices. From dis-assembling the parts, some gaskets appear to be Merc specific while others seem to by just GM. I am...
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    Suggestion: Combine into one catagory

    Given the speed issues of the current site and the probability of a lower number of posts under these topics, I'd suggest to combine into one catagory. If you look at the idividual boat catagories they get very little useage. I would also include all towables and knee boards. Topic: Water...
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    Glad I waited until the teardown

    I have a K series serial number 5.7L /alpha genII mercruiser. It is in a '97 2050 Bayliner. As far as I could tell it is a '97 engine. It has the serpentine belts (new in '97), composite timing chain cover, and larger vibration damper of the vortecs. I did allot of research and thought that...
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    OK to pull drain plugs while boat in water?

    I am considering leaving my boat moored for the month of September into the beginning of October. It is in the southern Adirondaks of NY and will certainly see some below freezing nights. It is possible even a sustained below freezing day or two. I would like to be safe, and not sorry. Is it...
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    Merc T5 ICMs Alpha VS Bravo

    Merc has different part number for the ICMs within the same year type of motor. ie a 96 5.7LX Alpha is a different part than a 96 5.7LX Bravo. Originally I thought the the ICM was tied into an drive alarm threashold, but don't have my manuals here (they are at the lake w/boat). Does anyone...
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    Starting a carb'd engine

    No need to pump it on a hot start. If that doesn't cure it, you might be getting some gas spillage into intake manifold after shutdown from heat perculation or a faulty carb. Assuming you have a warm-up switch the easiest way to start with that condition, is to open the throttle while...
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    Splashed Boat this Weekend - Another Smart Tabs Testimonial

    After a 3 hour hour uneventful tow, splashed the bowrider around 6PM on Saturday. Felt great to finally have it back in the water again, especially after spending two days cleaning and waxing the hull. <br /><br />This was the first time out, with the new 1290 smart tabs. You have heard this...
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    NY Walleye Opened Sat. Hope you did better than I

    Went out Sat AM, fished to noon. Light rain, breezy by noon, and on the cold side. No walleyes! :( :( :( But, the opener has always been rather sparse, here on the Susquehanna. <br /><br />On the bright side, six smallmouths. Three 16-17", nice and fat. Three 11-12", healthy...
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