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    69 Merc. 65hp.......making it a keeper

    I purchased a '69 Merc. 65hp. w/trim and tilt. I'd like this to be a keeper. It seems to run good. I'd like to do some preventive maintenance on it to assure its reliability. The first thing that comes to my mind is the ignition system. It has a distributor..at least it looks like one to...
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    Starcraft Aluminum Boat Paint....what was it?

    I'm redoing a '62 Starcraft 16' Jupiter. I'd like to refinish it with the same stuff that Starcraft used originally. I bought a new 14' Starcraft rowboat in the mid 90's that seems to have the same paint on it (just basic white) .....not extremely shiny, but really holds up well! Doesn't...
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    Age of Alum. Starcraft Jupiter

    Is there any way I can get a handle on the age of my old boat? I've read on this site that the last numbers in the serial # indicate year of production...........but my serial # is 62-13914. '62 would sound reasonable to me, but its on the wrong end of the serial#. Any help from forum members...
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    Preserving new wood in old Starcraft

    I have an old starcraft 16' Jupiter. I'm replacing ALL the wood in this boat. My question is preserving this wood. I read threads about penetrating epoxy, painting the epoxy, fiberglassing etc. I'm not interested in spending hundreds.......I just want to give it a good protective coating...
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    81 merc 120/ I/O

    Looking at a Starcraft Islander with this set up. Would appreciate any tips on these power plants. Are there any special things to look out for??.......weakness'?? Also, whats your opinion on this setup in the 21' Islander?? Decent power?? Reliable?? I just want to fish with it in Lake Erie...
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    Starcraft Islander...should I buy

    Looking for some wisdom here folks....looking at an early 80's Islander w/120 merc I/O. Were/are these a real dog, or are they the reliable seaworthy boat I'm looking for?? I don't need a race horse...would like 25mph w/4 persons on board. The ''iron duke'' has a good reputation. Is the merc...
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    Starcraft Islander...should I buy

    Looking for some wisdom here folks....looking at an early 80's Islander w/120 merc I/O. Were/are these a real dog, or are they the reliable seaworthy boat I'm looking for?? I don't need a race horse...would like 25mph w/4 persons on board. The ''iron duke'' has a good reputation. Is the merc...
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