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    Need opinions on prop selection

    Guys, My new Starcraft 1800 needs a new prop as the one supplied with it is the wrong pitch. The boat is a 2008 18' bowrider equipped with the Mercruiser 4.3 MPI 220hp alpha 1. It came with a 14 x 19P prop. The boat is supposed to top out at 4800 RPMs but I can exceed that easily and set off...
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    Maiden Voyage

    Guys, Yesterdays temps in Florida were warm enough to take the new Starcraft out for its maiden voyage. The 4.3 MPI in this 18 footer is fantastic. Holeshot is awesome, bow rise is minimal and the torque is fantastic. Cruising along at say 35 MPH is effortless. This is in stark contrast to...
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    New to I/Os

    Guys, Been running jet boats for a few years and am now back to the world of I/Os. Just bought a new 18' with the 4.3 MPI Mercruiser Alpha1. On my jet boat the engine flush procedure was a little different. I had to start engine first, then connect water flow.........Remove water then shut...
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    Bilge pump inaccessable

    Guys, Just looking over every nook and cranny of the new Starcraft 1800 I/O and it dawned on me that I cannot see my bilge pump. It appears its buried under the 4.3 MPI mercruiser. NO WAY I CAN SEE TO GET TO IT. I can hear it working thank god but I dread the day I ever have to get to it...
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    Need windshield bumper/keeper/strap

    Guys, Just bought a new(leftover) Starcraft 1800 bow rider. The flip-open center windshield has no rubber bump-stop or keeper strap to secure it in the open position. Currently if you were to flip open the center section, the corner of the windshield will rest on gelcoat(not cool). On my...
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    Stingray or Starcraft

    Greetings! About to purchase a new "leftover" boat. I needed a boat to meet the following criteria: Had to fit in garage Work with tow rating of my Crossover(3500 lbs) Comfortable for the family of four Good for watersports Had to be affordable so I could pay cash(dont want a loan). I really...
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