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  1. Tacklewasher

    Motor mounted electric

    I am looking for a decent electric for my 18 foot Starcraft and see that they have electrics that mount on the main motor...
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    Wha't an empty hull weigh?

    18 foot Starcraft Holiday. Going to the scrap yard. About $0.50 / lb if I clean all the wood/plastic etc. out of it. Any idea what the weight would be? And is it a bad thing to fill it with gas and toss a match in to make it "clean"? ;)
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    Adding a tilt button at the motor

    Is there a simple way to add a button to tilt the motor at the motor? My trim/tilt on the helm works fine but I watch my buddy secure his boat (near new Suzuki) and I like the ability to tilt the motor to set it on the transom saver, all at the back of the boat. I realize this is more of a...
  4. Tacklewasher

    Rack vs rotary Teleflex steering?

    Is one system better than another? I'm moving motors around, have the Teleflex rack on the boat I'm keeping and the rotary on the boat I'm junking. The rack fits under the "keeping" console just fine, but if there is an advantage to the rotary, I can swap. Thanks.
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    Question on 1977 70 hp vs 1973 65hp

    I've got someone coming by to look at my 1977 70 hp Johnson as a replacement for an "about" 1973 65 Hp Johnson with a blown powerhead. I know my 1977 uses different controls etc. from my 1981 115 Evinrude, but would the 1973ish and 1977 use the same controls, trim etc.? Just want to know how...
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    1977 70 hp won't trim while running

    The motor tilts up just fine when off, but won't move when running. Ended up plowing home with the motor trimmed all the way down. Is this a feature? Or is there something I should be looking at? It's the older style tilt/trim with the big motor on the starboard side. Thanks
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    Adding a kicker to a 18' Starcraft SS

    I am wondering how to add a kicker to an 18' Starcraft SS. Will it mount on the outboard mount or do I need to get a bracket. Main motor for now is a 70 hp Johnson but will likely be replaced by an 81 115 Evinrude. The kicker is an 85 10hp Honda BF100 (love this motor). Any pictures of how...
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    Near new boat for sale

    Near new boat for sale. Couple of scratched on the hull.
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    1977 70Hp Johnson tach question

    So, I picked up a new to me boat this week that came with a 1977 70hp Johnson. Model # 70EL77S. The boat also has a rather old looking Airguide Tach. Of course the Tach doesn't work. Mind you none of the gauges work for various reasons (no pickup for the speedo, no fuel tank for the fuel...
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    Sensors for a Lowrance 522 iGps

    Am I correct that I can buy the Lowrance EP60R and EP65R, plug them into the LoranceNet, plug the other end of the LowranceNet into the back of my 522 and I can get fuel level and GPH readings on my 522? Or do I need to buy a separate gauge as well (like a LMF-400). Thanks.
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    Question on a splashwell 18ft SS

    Probably track all my work in this thread http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=261821 but I thought I might ask here if anyone has ever replaced the screws that hold the splashwell to the transom with bolts? Just seems the way to go to me.
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    New to me boat 1978 Starcraft SS

    After giving up on my current Starcraft, I picked up an 18 foot Super Sport Bowrider with a 70hp Johnson. It needs a bit of work, but not a lot to get it on the water. None of the gauges work, but the lights and the horn work. Motor ran good on muffs so I need to see what it'll do on the lake...
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    Usual place for a trailer VIN?

    I'm looking at a boat tomorrow that I would buy as a whole package. It's a 1977 boat with (I think) an EZ Loader trailer. I'm bringing it across the border from Washington into Canada (BC) and am told it is important for the VIN to be on the trailer when registering it. Not just knowing the...
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    Quick Seafoam question

    Planning a decarb with seafoam, but can I do the decarb in the driveway, and leave it until Sunday to go for a WOT run in the boat? I have time tonight (Friday) but am busy most of the day tomorrow. Was planning to fish Sunday. Thanks.
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    At what point do you give up on a hull?

    I've got a 1975 18' Starcraft aluminum that I've owned and modified over 5 years or so. For the most part I love the old beast. It came with an OMC Stringer I/O that I ripped out and converted to an outboard (115 Evin) and I have two back to back seats (sleeper style, but there is no way I...
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    Importing a boat to Canada

    I'm looking for a newer boat, preferably one that doesn't need the bilge pump running every half hour, and the deals seem to be better in Washington than in BC (based on Craigslist). Do any of my Canadian brethren know what is involved in getting a boat into Canada? I'm looking for an 18-20...
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    Replacing a flywheel. 81 Evin 115

    My flywheel has a few teeth missing. And while I don't mind that in a cousin, it does bug me on my boat. So I've bought a used flywheel with good teeth. Now is this a simple swap without having to deal with the timing or will this swap through my timing out. The motor is running well at this...
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    Upgrading from Eagle to Lowrance unit

    I've had an Eagle Fishmark 240 for a number of years and finally opened the wallet to buy a LMS-522 to get colour and GPS. For some reason I figured I would have to swap tranducers, or get an adapter (part # 99-78 ta-x2u) to work with the old transducer but once I got the new unit, the...
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    2 motors charging

    I have an 81 Evinrude 115 and a mid 80's Honda BF100 that I just figured out I can use to charge my battery while I'm trolling. Simple question is there any issue having two motors, both charging a battery at the same time (as I'll often get the 115 warmed up while still trolling) and is there...
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    1981 Evin 115 Flywheel

    I've got two missing teeth on my flywheel (my teeth are fine) and the starter gear is showing signs of wear. I've found someone selling parts from a 1982 Evinrude 115 including the flywheel and starter. Any difference between an 1981 and 1982 flywheel & starter? Anything I need to know before...
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