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    Correct prop for Lake Powell

    I am taking my 1973 18' Starcraft SS with a 1972 Mercury 1150 to Lake Powell next month. I would like more top end speed than I currently have. At 4500' above sea level with a 15p prop, I am not sure of the diameter, I am at 31mph at 6000 RPM. Can I spin a 19 or would a 17 be better... is a...
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    Quick Starmada...Need Help!!!

    I busted two power T&T hoses today. My four new lines were supposed to be here yesterday but that is a different story. Anyways I replaced the two with some used ones and from all the leaks I totally locked up the system. So I disconnected the hoses on the the right cylinder and it freed...
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    North Winds 5-20...take the family to the lake or not?

    I want to get the family on the water for the first time this season. The sky is forecast to be clear with a high of 86, but winds are supposed to 5-20mph on a small narrow lake about 40 miles long. That kind of wind won't bother me or my 18' Starcraft, but I am just not sure if this might...
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    Hyperlite State? Board suggestions...

    I am looking to purchase my first wakeboard. I have been on the water a few times but have been snowboarding for 15 years. I want a decent intermediate board that several people can use without breaking the bank. We live too far from the lake to justify a very expensive board. My boat doesn't...
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    New trailer options for 1973 Starcraft 18' SS?

    I am exploring options for sourcing a brand new trailer for my boat. I have been watching Craigslist for months and have concluded if I find a used trailer I will be in the same position as I am now. My trailer needs tires, spring bushings, winch post and lots of rust removal and paint. The...
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    My 1150 at idle and shifting

    I recently had my remote rewired with new internal, battery and ignition switch, added power T&T and installed a fixed fuel tank and fuel/water seperator. I got everything put back together but no matter how i adjusted the shift barrel I could not engage reverse. So...I did some research and...
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    Opinions on this tower for my SS

    http://www.barewest.com/t1.php I found this tower browsing the web. It looks like a stronger, although more expensive, alternative to a ski pylon. I will need to get struts for my Bimini, but this would probably look ok on my old aluminum boat. Let me know what you think.
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    Fuel Filter Location

    I am going from two portable 6 gallon tanks to a fixed 18 gallon tank. I want to install a fuel filter in-line somewhere. Should it be placed before the prime bulb and after the tank or after the prime bulb and before the engine? Thanks!
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    Will this tow bar work on my SS?

    I spotted this and am wondering if anyone has made something like this work on a Starcraft. Thanks! http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/boa/2775404249.html
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    Electrostatic paint on my trailer?

    It is time to deal with my ugly trailer. I have already replaced the bunks and brackets, lights and harness, winch strap, fenders, and replaced the bearing seals and repacked the bearings. Now it is on to cosmetics and my question. I got a quote to sandblast and paint my trailer with and...
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    Electrostatic painting for trailer

    Hello all... It is time to address my ugly trailer situation. I got a quote to sand blast and electrostatic paint on my trailer for $425. Is that a decent price and who knows anything about the durability of this painting process? Thanks!
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    Power T&T for Tower of Power

    I found a PTT unit that I want to put on my 72 1150. It is a complete unit with the pump and Mercury switch. What is a fair price for this unit? I am going to pull the pump off this boat but they have another tilt and trip unit with newer hydraulic hoses in the shop that I am leaning towards...
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    Some observations about the "Boating Experience"

    We just returned from another great outing with the old Super Sport. Two days on the water and about twenty gallons of fuel later I have come to some conclusions. Not so much about my boat, but about any boat and the expereince of being out on the water. We were met down at the lake by some...
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    The job I do to pay for my boat!

    I just wanted to post some videos from footage I recorded on my helmet-cam at my place of employment. I have hours of footage but condensed some of the highlights into some short videos. These are from last year and early 2011. I hope you enjoy them...
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    Anyone use Keel Gaurd or Keel Shield?

    I was wondering if anyone has used any of these products, or if they will even work with the shape of the keel on our aluminum boats? We are taking a trip to the lake and I am planning on beaching my boat overnight on the sandy shore where we are camping. I want to protect the bottom of the...
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    Kicker on a Super Sport?

    Hi everyone, I have my eye on a a 10hp Mercury tiller. It would be nice to have a kicker and to use a smaller engine to troll. My question will there be enough room to mount next to my main engine on top of the transom or will I need to add a bracket to the back of the transom to mount the...
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    Mercury Outboards on the Water...Post your Pictures

    Since it seems that most of the threads here are about engine "troubles". I thought I would start one about engine "trouble free" trips out on the water. There has been some frustrations along the way, and I thought I killed it once, but it has been a solid runner so far. So this is a...
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    Opinions on this trailer please...

    What do you guys think of this trailer? It is identical to mine...must have been made by the same guy. He is asking $400...what should I offer or what is it worth? My trailer needs to be blasted and painted and needs new spring bushings. Other than that it is solid but I would spend at least...
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    Is this the right cable?

    I tried over in the Merc forums but havn't had any luck. I would like to get this ordered asap if it is the right one. Can any one verify if this is right for a 73 SS18 with a 1972 Mercury 1150...
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    Shift Cable or Control Box Problem?

    Reverse isn't engaging properly, so I did search and came to a couple of conclusions. This is a very common problem and I have it, just not sure where to go from here. I have forward and reverse with a very positive engagement when shifting manually. I have forward and back to nuetral at the...
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