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    20 hp Cowl Interchange?

    The cowl on my Merc 20hp (0C263922) is very tired. Does the newer style cowl fit the older motors? To be clear, the first pic is the style I have currently (stock pic, mine's way worse condition!), and the second is the style I found from a local FB Marketplace seller.
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    Evinrude 2hp Issues

    I picked up a 2hp Evinrude from the 70's last year. It ran OK for one short outing, but after that struggled to stay running. Spark tested OK, carb cleaned and checked over, and still issues. I took it home from the cabin in the fall, and am just getting into it now. I have a full...
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    Five Oceans Hatch Strength

    I'm looking at putting one of these in the front center section of the bow seat area (see mark-up in red below), to allow access to the storage space underneath. Does anyone have experience with this hatch? I wondering about the strength of the lid if someone steps on it. The size I'm looking...
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    Yamaha Tach Signal

    I've got a 2007 F60, with 703 controls, originally with no instruments. I purchased a used Yamaha pro-series tach (6Y5-83540-14-00), and have wired it to the 703 per the schematic (black-black, green-green, yellow-yellow, but am not seeing any response on the tach. The oil and temp warning...
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    Bow cover for SuperSport

    I'm reviving an Alum Goods Corp 16 foot bowrider, very similar to the SS16. The bow area has an aluminum trim extrusion with a rolled lip on it that looks like it could have been used to affix some type of bow cover. The same profile is actually used for the entire main cockpit area as well...
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    Keeping the Rain Out! SS16

    What are the thoughts on keeping the rainwater out of the boat when sitting with mooring cover installed? A full storage cover with sides that drape over the hull would sort that out of course, but I'm wondering about successful diversion of rainwater with a mooring cover alone. On my hull...
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    SS16 Side Cushion Attachment Methods?

    My SS16 clone had mostly decomposed side cushions around the gunnel sides and front of consoles. What are the recommended methods of mounting these? I can' say for certain, but I think the previous owner's method of using mild steel machine screws and kitchen cabinet knobs is not the best...
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    Rustoleum Paint Question

    I'm following @Woodonglass 's method with Tremclad (Canadian Rustoleum), and adding the hardener. It will be applied in a heated but cool shop (~ 65F). I already have a stripped hull, coated with self-etching primer and two coats of Tremclad primer on top. It's been wet-sanded with 320. I'm...
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    Windshield booster?

    Has anyone retrofit or fabricated a 'booster' shelf to lift the windshield up off the consoles on a 16SS or similar? I'm thinking something like this:
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    3M 5200/4200 Clean-up Strategies

    Say you've buttered up a fastener to pass through the transom, and it the sealant oozes out nicely around the washer. What is the best method to clean up the excess? Let it dry and trim it off, or wipe it up with a solvent of some type? I'm worried about any solvents possibly affecting the...
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    Nautolex Vinyl on Deck - Aluminum Hull

    I've been reviewing various restoration threads, and there seems to be two different strategies for install: 1.) Screw or rivet new plywood in place in the hull, apply vinyl in one piece, wrapping up side of hull a few inches. 2.) Apply flooring to individual plywood pieces, wrapping vinyl...
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    Sharkhide retailer in Canada?

    Anyone have a source with reasonable shipping? Eastwood wants $46.05 for shipping. Direct from Sharkhide doesn't offer Canadian shipping option.
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    Paint recommendations - fresh water, marina slip

    I'm working on an old 16 ft boat similar to the Starcraft SS16, and have been mulling over paint options. I have some limited auto body repair/paint experience, but am green with marine ;-). I have read woodonglass's excellent summary here, but it states for 'trailer queen only'. What are...
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    Filter screen above bilge well?

    Greetings! I'm working on an older 16' aluminum bow rider similar to the Starcraft SS16. It is destined to be our primary cottage boat, and will remain in the water around 7 months/yr, either at the cottage or marina slip. When sitting for long periods of time it will be covered, but when at...
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    So... after searching for a while for my first real 'project' boat, I ended up with this: I purchased it from the estate of a couple in their 90's, who'd had the boat at their cottage for a very long time. In 2007 it was re-powered with a new fuel injected 4-stroke Yamaha 60, so I figured I...
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    Advice on buying an older Starcraft

    Greetings! I've been looking at boats for use at our water-access cottage, and this one came up locally. The fellow says it's a 1974 Starcraft 16', model unknown. It's powered by a 2001 50hp Honda. I'm hoping to go check it out in person this weekend. We're looking for a boat for up to 4...
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    Honda 7.5hp - oil smoke.

    I picked up an older Honda 7.5hp outboard. It's in nice shape cosmetically, but hasn't been used in a while. I put it in a tank to test, and it fired up but smoked heavily at first. After a while, smoking seemed to settle down, but even after running for 15 minutes or more, it's still smoking...
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    2003 Mercury 60hp Flywheel Ring Gear Failure

    Last fall noticed some nasty noise when starting the motor. Looks like the ring gear teeth are all worn down significantly. I pulled the flywheel off, and it appears the ring is a shrink-fit on the flywheel. I'm looking for advice on repair options. This motor has tapered shaft, and single...
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    Reviving Fastwin 18hp.

    I'm looking for some info on setting up the carb throttle linkage and cam on my latest project. There are two notches on the cam itself, and also two notches on the plate it mounts to. What do they signify, and are they supposed to be in alignment? Also, the throttle lever is loose on the...
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