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    Mercruiser 1 trim/tilt switch help

    Im rebuilding a 71' Starcraft Chieftain, having a hard time finding a new 3 button trim/tilt switch like the original. Don't really understand why it had 3 buttons, but can this be replaced with a simple up/down toggle? Thank you.
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    Sanding Plexiglass?

    Hello all, I've been rebuilding a 71' Starcraft Chieftain for the last year and am now replacing some Plexiglas. I bought the plexi last year and did not remove blue protective film, it is now very stuck on. After looking around various forums I've tried several methods to remove the film...
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    Calling all Chieftain owners

    Im currently rebuilding a 1971 Starcraft Chieftain. I need a swim platform and a ladder before it hits the water, but i have no idea where to put it. Anyone mind posting a pic of the back of your chief so i may see the waterline? Thanks
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    Proper way to re-wire 71' Starcraft Chieftain.

    I am currently rebuilding a 1971 Starcraft Chieftain, and im adding a lot of electrical to it, just want to make sure Im doing it correctly. Do people usually use conduit in marine AC electrical systems? Does the generator need to be grounded to the engine? I made a diagram to show my plan, any...
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    Fuel burn Starcraft chieftain 21'

    Hello all, I'm rebuilding a 1971 Starcraft Chieftain withe the Mercruiser 165hp. Not sure what size fuel tank ill need, anyone have one of these that can report gph or mpg? I need a 250mi range. Thank you.
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    New controls for 71' Merc 165hp.

    What throttles can I use for my 165 Merc? Are they pretty universal? I cant seem to find this info, or I am not searching for it correctly. Are steering systems universal, other than cable or hydraulic? For example, will this work? Thank you.
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    Weight of a 1971 Starcraft Chiefton.

    I am rebuilding a 1971 Starcraft Chiefton, its a 21ft aluminum all aluminum cabin cruiser with a mercruiser 165hp. I know its light, it pulls very easily, but i have no idea how much i weighs, any thoughts? Thanks.
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    Help identifying out-drive, Merc 165hp.

    I just picked up a project boat, a 71' Starcraft cabin cruiser. It has the mercruiser 165hp. I know the motor is a 250ci GM inline 6, but I dont know what drive is on it. The ad said merc 165hp, 188 outdrive. Unfortunately searching only find info on the merc 188hp, which is the 302ci. This is...
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