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  1. Decker83

    Repower 1977 StarCraft with 140 hp Mercruiser

    I bought the 77 StarCraft SS I/O with a omc white leg of death. I now have a 140 hp mercruiser motor and sterndrive for it. I need help with the measurement for the front motor mount. I need the distance from the transom to the front mounting wood. Measuring form below the keyhole to the far...
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    1974 Evinrude 70 hp Help

    I brought home my old 1969 Skeeter Hawk with the 1974 rude 70 hp last weekend. I have not ran the motor in the last 5 years. It still turns freely by hand. I have read some threads on starting up a old motor here. I also have the OMC repair manual for this motor. I plan on rebuilding the carbs...
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    MariDeck

    I want to use MariDeck in my StarCraft SS. Has anyone used this vinyl? How well is it holding up? What type of glue did you use? I am looking at the MariDeck 34 mil vinyl.
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    1977 StarCraft 18' SS restore

    Been reading the StarCraft Boats for a long time.. I finally broke down and bought one.. I have been restoring a 1983 deck boat for the last 3 years.. Now I am ready for the tinny.. Brought this boat home back in Nov. 2013 and it has just been sitting in the driveway until this year.. Here are...
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    Help with trailer rehab and axle placement

    I have a 1983 Deckboat 18.5' on a unknow trailer.. When I bought the boat there was little to no tounge weight so I moved the boat forward about 5".. When I towed the boat home I could not get above 55 mph or the boat would start a real bad fishtale.. From other pics I have seen of this...
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    How to know if it's a quality gel coat?

    I'm a backyard DIY'er. I'm no chemist or have no scientfic back ground. When I read white papers on this material, I might as well be reading Greek. (I don't know Greek) I'm not asking about the repair kits that or on the market today. So how do you know what is a quality brand gel coat...
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    1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

    First I would like to say Hello to all the people here at iboats. I am new here and have enjoyed all of the topics and information I have found. I have a 1983 Deck Boat, and its 18' 6" long. It is in bad need of repair. The sole is rotten and the top of the transom has a 1/8" crack across...
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