Search results

  1. 1

    Rule 500 Bilge Pump Repair/Replace?

    have a Rule 500 Automatic Bilge Pump in 18' Starcraft Aluminum Center console. I leave boat in water all summer. Just out the other day & bilge came on and would not turn off. I did wire it to a Auto/Off/On Switch. Due to space constriction I opted for an automatic all in one. It...
  2. 1

    Power Pro Braid Life ?????

    Spooled up 2 salt water outfits last fall with PP 30lb. I spin & 1 conventional. Only had about 3 trips with rods. boat was not running & missed spring striper run. They were washed down with fresh water after each trip. Went down today to check knots for upcomming trip & was able to break line...
  3. 1

    can bad starter act like weak battery

    for you engine guys, I have 1984 115HP Evenrude. Has always been slow to react to key turning on. Could take up to second or two to turn over after key turned on. I've had motor about 10 years. Acted this way on another boat I had and still on current boat I put engine on. I have new...
  4. 1

    fixing hole in aluminum hull

    while replacing worn rivets in my hull I came across a hole larger than the 3/16 rivets would fill. What is the best way to fill this hole? Is there an epoxy or J&B strong enuf to fill the hole or should I rivit a patch in place? The boat will be in the water for the season & I'd rather do it...
  5. 1

    How to bottom paint aluminum ??????

    I have looked thru older posts and most people seem to be bottom painting trailered boats. On 1984 18ft Starcraft Mariner I am going to use gluvit over rivets on external part of hull bottom for additional sealing. Do I zinc chromate over the gluvit and the rest of the hull bottom and then put...
  6. 1

    Using Gluvit

    Hopefully the snow will melt soon here in South Jersey. I am looking forward taking my boat off the trailer and blocking it up to replacing the rest of the questionable hull bottom rivets I havent been able to get at. I bought a 1984 18 Starcraft Mariner CC last September. This is my first...
  7. 1

    1984 Evinrude 115 leaking T&T & O Ring replacement

    While tarping up & winterizing my 18 ? Starcraft CC for the winter I had a problem with the T&T. Upon further inspection I noticed red fluid coming out of one of the trim cylinders around the piston rod when lifting/lowering the motor. I refilled the system to get the motor down. I know at...
  8. 1

    Starcraft base seat pedestals

    my 1982 18 ft Starcraft Mariner has a seat base bolted in on the front casting platform. I'm not sure if it was OEM or added by a previous owner. The hole size is 2 inches in diameter and there is a 3/4 inch hole that is recessed 2 1/4 inches down. The 3/4 inch hole is only an 1/8 inch thick...
  9. 1

    trailer rear guides post or bunk?

    have 18ft Aluminum Starcraft Center Console, changed supports from roller to bunk as recommended on this site. Haven't had problems yet with loading boat as I mounted the bunks so the outer keels (or whatever you call the runners under the boat) of the boat are outside the bunks and forces boat...
  10. 1

    18 Mariner Bow Eye Replacement help

    New owner 18 ft 1982 Starcraft Mariner Center Console. Been fishing with it since I got it in September and making changes/repairs as I go on. Have already replaced 85 rivets, complete electrical rewire, new cables(steering & controls) and bilge pump. Noticed the bow eye is in poor shape...
  11. 1

    Bunk Spray - Liquid Rollers????

    changed rollers over to carpeted bunks for my "new" 1982 18' Starcraft Mariner. Everything I read on this site said bunks are better for aluminum & I understand why. Anyone ever try the bunk spray? I've been doing some fall Delaware bay Striper fishing & have to really dump the trailer (into...
  12. 1

    Auto Bilge Pump Question

    Have to replace my bilge pump. Have always used a manual pump with the separate float switch on other boats. My Starcraft has a tighter area to work with and I am looking at the Rule 25S that switches on every 2.5 minutes for a second to see if water exists. The other choice is the Rule 500...
  13. 1

    Garmin 72 GPS Questions

    I'm looking to add a simple GPS to my boat. I've kind of settled on a the base Garmin 72, However I notice a lot of dealers are out of stock. Its been aroud a few years. Does anyone know if Garmin is comming out with a new model & I should wait? Its still listed on their site.
  14. 1

    What size wire

    I am rewireing my 18 Ft aluminum CC. Nothing worked, switches were bad and I found cracks in the old wire. I have to run 4 wires back from Console switches. 2 for Bilge Pump with auto float switch and for 2 for lights. run is only about 10 ft. Wire will go under floor. I noticed the wire...
  15. 1

    Help with Merc motor identification

    recently bought an 18' Starcraft Mariner came with 80 HP & 9.9 Kicker, Mercurys. Can anyone identify the years from the serial #'s ? I do know the boat is an 81 80 HP 5663958 9.9 HP 0D291120 Thanks
  16. 1

    Starcraft Tramson Question

    Recently got a 1982 Starcraft 18 ft CC. Posted this question before but now have a new idea. The 80 HP Merc currently on the boat does not run. I have a 1984 115 Evinrude & will be swapping motors. Naturally mounting bolts do not match up. The Merc's brackets are narrower and any bolts even...
  17. 1

    Can mounting sides on Evinrude controls be switched?

    Have 1984 115 Evinrude outboard I am mounting on Center Console. I just want to mount it to the right hand side of the console. It was previously mounted on left hand side of boat ( as most are). can you take shifter handle out and mount on other side also has the saftey switch that will have...
  18. 1

    Removal of Top Mount Throttle Control

    Just bought a new 1981 Starcraft CC. Unfortunately 80 HP Merc motor with boat is bad. I am putting my 115 Evenrude on boat. I am trying to remove the top mounted throttle control. Problem is the bolts will just spin from the bottom. There is a crome cover to the unit and it looks like the...
  19. 1

    how much tounge of trailer is needed

    Just got a new 1982 18ft Starcraft CC. Came with a trailer with the roller bunks. I also have a Easy Load trailer I was pulling my 16 Ft bowrider with. My trailer is in in better shape then the one with boat. Just put in new axel and buddy bearing before transom cracked on my old boat. I...
  20. 1

    Help with filling Motor Mount holes Starcraft

    I just got a 1982 18 ft Center Console Starcraft. I think its called a Mariner. Came with a 80 HP Mercury, same year. Problem is there are problems with the motor & cost to repair is $700+. Luckly I have a 115HP Evenrude with T&T from my old boat which had a rotted transom & some other...
Top