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    1986 18' Super Sport

    Picked up a new to me Super Sport last night. Got the boat for a song and a dance so I figured why not. Its stripped down to bare hull, the guy threw in a side console and an old 115 Evinrude with it. Its going to need a transom for sure. I think my plan is going to be tackle the transom, this...
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    Decking Question

    I am starting to do some research on redecking my Starcraft. Its a 1986 Mariner MR220V. The hatch at the transom is starting to go and the deck in front of the console is like a wet noodle. Id like to do something thats robust and will last forever, so not marine plywood. Im looking at either...
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    Lowrance Networking Help

    I am looking at expanding the network on my boat. I just added a second Lowrance HDS9, both of which are mounted on the console. I have the old HDS7 that I'd like to have the option to mount at the transom or up in the bow depending on what type of fishing Im doing. Currently the HDS9s are...
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    Prop Help

    I repowered this past winter and I am looking for some help dialing in the prop. The boat is a 1985 Starcraft MR220V with a 2018 Yamaha FS115XB, currently it is propped with an Aluminum Yamaha Prop 3x13-5/8"x14". I get about 24-25mph with the motor at 5000-5200 RPM, anything beyond that I lose...
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    Lowrance and Yamaha Engine Data

    I am repowering my boat with a 2017 F115 Yamaha, Id like to utilize my Lowrance HDS 9 Gen 2 for engine data. Ive found cables on amazon as well as on the lowrance website that appears to make this possible. Has anyone done this?
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    Gas Tank Replacement on a MR220

    Has any one ever changed the fuel tank on their MR220V? I have a 1985, that Im switching to a 4-stroke and I want to put a new fuel tank in. Any problems I might run into?
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    1985 22' MR220V Mariner

    Picked up my first stracraft a few weeks ago. Its an 85 Mariner MR220V. Ill be using it for duck hunting and fishing on the great lakes and the larger inlane lakes in Michigan.
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    New to Forum and Owning a Boat

    Hello All, I wanted to introduce myself. I am a 30 something engineer in the Metro Detroit area, I am an avid outdoorsman, fly-fishing, hunting, camping etc. I recently acquired my first boat, a project non the less. I look forward to the wealth of information I am sure this forum is.
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