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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    As mentioned previously, parts support is the biggest concern. Next biggest concern is making sure it isn't a crappy engine design like the Evinrude FICHT outboards. If those two pass and it is a fully rebuildable core, then it might be worth it. For that old of a Suzuki, I'd say pass on...
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    If that's a force outboard, I'd say stick a fork in that powerhead and call it scrap metal. I'll give the details why below on the damage I see. Force engines becoming ever more difficult to obtain parts for key items. You'd probably be better off looking for a 1981/1982 and up V4 crossflow...
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    Boat Pricing

    It appears Crownline never made a 23ft deckboat in 1998. 1999 is likely the model if it is indeed a 23ft deck boat. https://www.jdpower.com/boats/1999/crownline-boats/238-db/10051638/values Average condition price is estimated in NADA as 12,795. If the engine block is cracked or condition...
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    Thoughts on Magpuls???

    If you watch the Magpul history video I believe on Youtube by Magpul, they were a private company startup effort to deal with the nightmare of what happens on the standard specification aluminum magazines used on the M16/M4 series platforms by the US military for the when the metal body gets...
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    1984 starcraft islander

    Yes, you can, however it is easier for balance on that motor to lift the motor using the Evinrude/Johnson BRP flywheel puller/lift tool/lower unit bearing carrier puller tool. If you use that lift ring the motor will like to tilt on you somewhat. It's definitely doable but if you plan to...
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    You either need: 1. some form of gelcoat on whatever exterior part of the boat that former had gelcoat on it 2. Or you have to use waterproof filler that will bond to the existing fiberglass & poly resin on your boat hull to smooth out the surface. Then when that is 100% you paint the boat...
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    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    You could use the outboard steering linkage arm that you removed and lower the trim as far as possible on a stable outboard stand and add a mounting spot for a bolt to fasten to the linkage. Just don't make the mistake of trimming the outboard with that steering arm bolted down on the stand...
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    Starcraft chieftain i/o to outboard conversion

    If you go the outboard Conversion route, make sure you go with a company that makes those conversion brackets to the correct specs of your boat, including the center of gravity of the boat. Last thing you want is installing one that alters the boat balance too much while under way and cannot...
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    Loud metal knocking sound on yamaha F250

    That awfully sounds like rod knock or piston slap. Both are major expensive to fix. Stop running that engine and do a compression and leak down test as well as inspect where that vapor was coming from. If that is crankcase vent then you probably broke a ring or hole in piston. An inspection...
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    1995 STARCRAFT ISLANDER 191V ADVICE / PRICE

    It's not being negative Ned here, it's curiosity on whether dealers see the writing on the wall and are more willing to seriously deal this year earlier in the boating season when it normally demands a premium. That might be helpful for the next person in the buying mood for a used boat on this...
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    Crank case leaking on 1990 evinrude 88 spl

    Compression test numbers in this situation might be sufficient enough as Racer says. I've ran into situation personally however where compression numbers were even on all cylinders but one cylinder failed leak down test which found one damaged cylinder wall which I was glad to find before...
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    Crank case leaking on 1990 evinrude 88 spl

    Do a leak down test on each cylinder first. Then pull exhaust and intake along with engine heads for inspection. This will be a major headache if a salt water outboard, easy if fresh water. If no visible damage found from pulling heads, then check for sticking or broken rings through intake...
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    1995 STARCRAFT ISLANDER 191V ADVICE / PRICE

    I'm curious how much of that negotiation conversation was about how everyone but super wealthy is getting squeezed hard financially now, yourself included. So willing to spend the money but price needs to come down closer to realistic market price based on condition and book value.
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    1995 STARCRAFT ISLANDER 191V ADVICE / PRICE

    I expect more price pressure this year and next pushing used boat prices down in US due to recent economic data showing too many have had their disposable income dry up and barely getting by. If you haven't already gotten surprised already, don't be shocked if all of your insurance policies and...
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    1995 STARCRAFT ISLANDER 191V ADVICE / PRICE

    $9,995 is too much for a 1995 191 Islander I/O with 3.0L. Why? Because if for some reason insurance has to pay out for damages (someone else hits you with coverage or if you have full coverage), you're only going to get the book used value for it, not what other people are selling it for. The...
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    115 Crossflow Stripped Important Bolt

    Oh brother, someone's residual disasters floating around with the uga duga gun. Sounds like the typical retail hiring mess where people get fired/leave after a couple of days of just giving zero cares. Not a matter of dishonest job listing, nor a bad employer.
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    1986 Mercury 150 V6 worth?

    https://www.jdpower.com/boats/1986/mercury/150elpto/20008751/outboard-motors-values Around $835. Insurance companies may look somewhat at current listing prices but the primary determination will be book value by the industry. Probably +/-$100 of this value. Economic conditions are slowly...
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    I done did it 😁 rifle

    Surprised the OP didn't wait until Gen 2 versions come on the market.
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    Looking at this - 1st scoped hunting rifle

    Better off with a Primary Arms 4-14 first focal plane ACSS 308/5.66mm DMR recticle scope. https://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms-slx-4-16x44mm-ffp-rifle-scope-with-illuminated-acss-hud-dmr-308-reticle Some people that have only spent time dealing with a regular crosshair scope may complain...
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    Co-owning a boat?

    One word, NO. Everyone I know who did it regretted it.
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