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    1990 islander 191v camper top

    Hey guys. New to the starcraft forum but not new to Iboats. Have 2 starcrafts atm but currently im trying to source a new camper top cover for my islander. Does anyone know of anyone who still makes them to factory specs? Really want to get the top for the kids.
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    Transom replacement 1990 islander 191v

    hey guys. Was just able to snatch up my dream boat. Starcraft islander 191v. Currently it has a 3.0 merc and alpha drive. I bought it cheap knowing the lower transom wood (bottom outdrive bolts) was rotted. But im curious, ive never tackled a transom. Ive done stringers and floors. It seems...
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    Trying to identify motor for my father

    need help finding out what this is. Serial and model plate have been wiped clean. Its a 200hp yamaha saltwater series 2 w power tilt/trim and electric choke
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    trouble with 79 70hp merc 5356960

    im having an issue with this damn mercury and i cant get to the bottom of it. it was idling and running fine in forward gear for trolling however i come to realize i was down an entire cylinder 2 due to coil. swapped over 3 of the red coils from my mariner 80hp that i have as a parts engine and...
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    Looking for prop options 70hp merc

    hey gents I've got a 16 foot starcraft aluminum with a 1979 70hp mercury. The prop thats on it now is a michigan prop 12 1/2 x 8 and it came off a pontoon. I swapped it over and I feel like the speed isn't there. I am hitting 5800rpm on my new tach but going from. 5krpm to say 5800 its like no...
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    Help wiring 1979 70hp merc 12 plug harness to old-school 7 wire controls

    here's a few pics but I can't find in my book what colors these are for on the old unit. It has 7 total. My plug in for my 79 merc70hp has 12 but the control box im replacing has 7. Refer to pics. I have a new key and ignition that matches the wires perfectly just don't know how to hook it to...
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    Mercury rectifier wiring issue

    hey guys. Just got a what I believe is a 1979 merc 70hp serial number 5356960. Motor runs great and has 148/150 in each cylinder! However the rectifier i found was fried. Now the way I got it the wires were off and I've only seen the 6 wire kind. I'm attaching some photos and just need help on...
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    71 Johnson 50esl71s no neutral

    hey guys. Trying to help my boat guy out with an issue. I have the hydro electric shift as thr model indicates and I have forward reverse and showing power to thr neutral lead but apparently have no neutral engaging. Theres power coming off the solenoid in thr lower and power at the top as well...
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    Need part numbers for 50esl71s johnson

    looking for a lower unit seal kit for a 71 Johnson hydro electric shift. Model 50esl71s. I cant seem to find the sierra part number for this model. Anybody happen to know or can point me in the right direction! Thank you!
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    Engine purchase potentially today need info on this engine (pics)

    Trying to restore my 24 ft slickcraft 1978 which had a 305 in it originally. I'm wondering if this engine could work for me as a new install (also need a drive) I'm going to look soon so I'll have hopefully more info but it's at a local auction that ends in a few hours. Need a couple things...
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    Swapping motor, need to know what outdrive new engine takes.

    I'm removing the 898 merc from my 24 ft slickcraft and I am replacing it with a , Corvette turned marine engine (350 4 bolt main 1978ish) the engine is coming from a friend who had it pulled out of his Corvette and completely rebuilt into a new marine engine. will this 350 no matter the year...
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    at a loss, dont know where to go next. 140 merc

    Ok gents heres the story, got a 140 merc 1984ish been running well since i had it rebuilt up 3 years ago. Yesterday on the water ran fine all day but then later in the day i started hearing a metal clanking sound (almost like something was bouncing around inside) and anything over about...
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    1984 3.0 140 Merc Distributor shaft is spinning.

    OK so yesterday on the lake my spark plug wires and coil wire ripped off the distributor. Upon replacing the wires today I noticed that the top of the distributor shaft where the lock bracket is, is stripped down a bit. I readjusted shaft took apart fuel filter and wrenched bracket back down...
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    73 johnson 85hp green gelish fluid coming from under flywheel

    So i noticed a small amount of green gel looking substance seeping from under flywheel. Last week on the water I ran about 20 miles worth at full power. Then I shut the boat down and restarted later to find that now I am only getting about 75% power on a maxed out throttle cable. Not sure if...
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    Im lost on what to do next. 73 Johnson

    1973 Johnson 85hp. Runs great out of the water, goes into gear, holds idle shifts smooth and idles smooth. Put it in the water and it only wants to hold an idle for a min or two, same for low gear speed. Stalls every time if I try to just putt along. WOT seems to be working and sounding just...
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    85 HP Johnson wont start back up without starting fluid

    73 Johnson 85hp. New motor to me and I took it out first time today. For some reason its not restarting after sitting a bit without a shot of starting fluid. Afterwards starts up fine and runs great all day. During the failed attempts to start, it will occasionally start and stall out when...
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    Replacing floor...can I cross support stringers?

    So my new boat I found full of ice and floor was solid because of the ice..after thawing it the floor is shot. Ripped up all the bad tonight and Im thinking before I put it back together that I would put some cross supports in on the stringers for extra sturdiness. Question is, there are no...
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    Looking for a good Rub ;)

    I recently bought a boat that has the full Bimini full covers. Problem is that the covers are faded bad and are a little dry. Im curious is anyone knows of a really good vinyl rub to help bring back some life to these. I am afraid to stretch them to try and button them without breaking buttons...
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    Looking for Motor Information

    Hey Gents, Just bought a new boat with a new motor for this year. Im used to working with the Chrysler guys who have been fantastic and now its time to move upward :). Just looking for any good information you can provide me with for this motor. 85 H.P. Johnson Model- 856ESL-73M Serial-...
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    part locating and purchasing decision help needed

    Ok first question, I cant seem to find the rod that opens the throttle up on the carb. Short rod bout 4 inches long. Im in search of the plastic ends for it or a whole rod and ends? Cant seem to find where it is on (boats dot net) for my 75 555hg. 2nd question and the most important. I have an...
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