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    Relocation Experiment?

    So, the boat has been inactive since Spring for various reason$, and noticed a few days ago some yellow jacket activity by the splashwell boot where the steering cable runs. Obviously a nest up in the starboard transom/splashwell area. By observation, a very active nest. Since getting at this...
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    Fuel Drip-1150 Merc

    Did some forum searching first but asking anyway. 1979 1150 Merc IL6, runs solid, holds idle, could use a tune up(later), did a SeaFoam earlier, new plugs. I am getting a raw fuel leak from the bottom carb, drips into the pan, then flows out of the lower cowling on the port side near the cable...
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    79 1150-Winter

    Hey guys, anyone with a Power/Tower similar, what is your winter routine? Lower Unit-Brand Oil/wgt/quantity Any fogging done? Thru the carb or pulled plugs? Thanks
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    Before and After Pic Parade

    Since the weather is changing and another resto/rehab season commencing for many, thought I would open a new thread for Starmada folks to post some before and after pics and chatter what we plan to add to the rigs. Also figure the stark differences of the type pics will provide ideas to current...
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    Your project.....again?

    Spent some time looking at Ad's, CLIST, etc. If I was to do another project, it would have to be one of these 3 in priority order: 1. A 22' SuperSport V5 Way down the line.............. 2. A 14-15" tin can for easy fishing ONLY Out of boredom and challenge..................lol leaker 3...
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    79 1150 ptt

    fixed it myself
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    Wiring Q for 24v

    Going to connect 2 identical batteries in Series to get to 24v for a trolling motor. I have 8 gauge wire coming in from the female plug/receptacle. I have 6 gauge to jump the batteries and to use for a 50 amp Rig Rite circuit breaker. This breaker is the type that has the clamp to connect to...
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    Some trolling motor advice

    The Facts: Got a used MOTORGUIDE 24v with a Marinco locking plug 2 wire(black/red) 30amp/125v plug. (not interested in purchasing the female side of this plug) Old boat came with a 12v Minnkota that had a spliced plug, 2 wire three prong male and corresponding female mounted in bow facsia...
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    24v trolling motor question

    picked up a used 24v Motorguide, has a black and red wire connected to a 3 prong plug can't locate 3 prong female receptacle anywhere I like using the plug-in method If I cut the male plug off, what is my replacement plug and receptacle options, and remaining wiring between the batteries, i.e...
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    The Wheel

    For all the rehabbers who pulled their steering wheels, and put them back on. What is the procedure with the KEY?
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    SS wiring requests

    Do any SS owners have the following: 1. A purple IGN wire directly attached to your POS battery post? 2. One wire coming out of your pitot Speedo?(not the tube) 3. More red POS wires than black NEG wires on your main battery? 4. Any wires near the batter or helm that are white with a green...
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    Testing wires

    About ready to redo the wiring on the old boat. I first want to trace my panel main ground since this project appears to have some confusion under the cloak of sheathing. I don't have a multimeter, but have a cheap 12v tester from HFT. Before I disassembled the old console panel, one black wire...
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    Why do you do it?

    Why do we all take old goats and try to make something of them? Why do we choose Starcraft? I also like LUND. Almost pulled the trigger on a water ready 1983 LUND for a few more bucks than what I paid for my old goat 79 SS18. Here are my reasons: Once made good bucks as a CPA. Even then, I...
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    Some basic advice needed

    Just trying to understand the flow of engine wiring because the old boat I purchased has a few connections that look odd. Mine is a 1979 115hp Merc tower 6cyl. On the web, saw a few diagrams, and funny, 1979 was isolated probably because of a change made that was very different, so I need to...
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    Power Tower Owners

    Need a looksee. Any guys with Merc Towers roughly late 70's to early 80's. Can you see if there is a direct wire/cable to your main battery that is purple? And maybe another one that is white or gray with a green stripe. Thanks very much!
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    Boat wiring issues-Starcraft with Merc OB

    Can anyone comment on this: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=450693
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    79 Starcraft SS18 Project

    Most of my stuff is scattered on other posts. Starting this one, with more pics later, but at a wiring jam, need some folks for recollection and assistance. The first problem after sorting through all the reds and blacks around the battery and after tearing up the dash, some wierd wiring was...
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    Panel Juice

    Any comments appreciated. I have my dash broken down(removed). I have tagged my bilge, horn, Nav lights, and courtesy lights. Going to purchase a pre-wired switch panel with adapters to connect it up. The only 2 gauges I am retaining are the speedo and fuel gauge. Do I add a ground bar for...
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    Steering and Dash

    Need a clue? Breaking down the drivers panel/console. I popped off the wheel cap, took of the lug, and wheel won't come off. Scratched my head, then looked behind dash where 3 bolts and nuts attach to the back of panel. Tried taking them off and the nut spins with the bolt, so me thinks someone...
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    Floor Rivets

    Deciding between screws and/or rivets. Using 1/2" plywood for the floor. What size rivet? Alum OK? If screws, what length/size? Thanks
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