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  1. 1960vw

    Vinyl discolored and cracked

    My 1993 Starcraft Elite 170 had new vinyl redone all around about 4-5 years ago. Now it is fading on seat tops which is burgundy over white. Also noticed some spots have hardened and shows sign of cracking. I thought marine vinyl was tougher 1 What happened?
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    Cross thread 3.0 Merc prop shaft

    I took my prop off of my '93 I/O 3.0 Merc as regular maintenance. Sadly , The nut began to crossthread putting it back on and now I'm stuck. Can I use a die to clean it up ? What size do I use? Should I let a shop do it to make sure it's done right?
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    re-waxing boat

    Well, I used a paste wax on my boat upper hull that did not come out as good as I wanted. It was not specific for marine use. Idiot me! It came out too streaky and would not rub in well. If I go to a different brand or kind, the right kind :redface:, do I have to remove the old. If so, what...
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    Access to rail screws/nuts

    My bowrider has a loose rail towards the bow. I would like to tighten it but cannot figure access to the nuts. I assume that the pads have to be removed but how is that done? I cannot see and screws that can be undone in the seams. What's the secret? Thanks !
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    Battery switch

    I just bought a switch to run two batteries. One to start and the other for accessories. My boat is an 92 Starcraft 171 I/O. Where would be the best place to put the switch? Both battery compartments are large enough. They covered by the removable seat cushion. I don't think the engine...
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    Rub Rail issue

    Hi guys! Well , I hit the dock a bit too hard Sunday and the rubrail rubber took the brunt of the hit:redface:. The rubber pulled out about two feet from the chrome strip. I tried putting the rubber back in and found that it seemed to have stretched! I've got a bit like 4 inches that just loops...
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    Dude forgot the plug !!

    This Saturday, poor guy dropped off his Bayliner at the dock and pulled out to park his rig. I'm in the ramp over and hear his wife yelling to him, "waters getting in the boat!" He walks down and sees his stern sitting awfully low in the water. He jumps in astern, and then gets out and starts...
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    Summerize Merc 3.0

    I checked Adults only but could not find clear answer. Real quick, when using muffs for first time after draining block for winter, how can I tell when block has enough water in it before I crank the engine over? Is it when it flows out the exhaust port? Thanks !
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    Impeller replacement interval?

    Being new to I/O's on a 3.0 Merc in my 1993 Starcraft Elite 171, do you recommend changing the impeller based on hours used or by set time frame? I had a shop replace one and he recommended every other year under " normal " usage. I have about 15-20 hrs on it. Thanks!
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    Starting engine before launching?

    I took the family to the lake last Sunday in Calif. foothills. Beautiful day !! Anyway, as I was lowering my boat to the water via the launch, the guy on the next launch area yelled to his wife to start the motor as he was pulling back to the water to set it in. She cranked it on for 5 or 6...
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    Setting trim gauge

    My trim gauge wasn't working on my Merc 3.0 I/O. 1993 Starcraft Elite. Traced it to broken wire by sending unit on outdrive. I spliced it and now gauge works! Now , with drive all the way down, do I set the trim all the way out and then adjust the sender or find a half-way point? Thanks in advance!
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    Fuel capacity range

    Why are boats fuel capacity given in ranges? I have looked up boats just to look what's out there and find that the capacities are given in ranges like 12-18, 20-25, 22-30 and so on. I know how much my starcraft holds, so why the range? Just curious ! :)
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    Skiddo style towable

    Not sure if this is the right spot but here goes! This spring went to a boat show and saw a towable that resembled a Skidoo with room for three. Silly me, i didn't buy one. Now that I want one, can't find it anywhere! Can anyone steer me to a source? Thanks !
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    Boat in shop

    My hard luck story began last Saturday the 16th. Out on the lake with my 92 Starcraft Elite 171 with 3.0 MercI/O. Cruising along at 3500rpms and CLUNK !! Motor died and will not crank. Bass boat pulled me and family to marina. Took it home, no water in oil or plug holes. Now it's up to boat shop...
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    Not many Starcraft owners!

    A lot of " no replies"!:(
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    1992 Elite 171

    Just bought this beauty! Red on white, new interior, rebuilt 3.0 Mercruiser. Runs like a champ! Solid floor and transom!
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