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    Windlass

    Does anyone have a suggestion/s regarding a windlass for use on a 19 foot Starcraft Islander?
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    Autopilots

    I am looking to install an autopilot on my 2005 Starcraft 191 Islander. The boat is equiped with hydraulic steering and is an I/O. I would use this autopilot to work the helm while trolling. Any suggestions?
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    Installing a second battery and other such transom work.

    How do you get to the inside of the Islander's transom. Do you have to go in through those compartments that the battery sits in or the storage are opposite. I need to check what type of steering I have. Anybody have any ideas? I would also like to put a second battery in. Is there room below...
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    Installing a second battery

    Can someone advise me about the practicality/utility of installing a second battery on my 2005 191Starcraft Islander? I have recently installed a fishfinder and a GPS. Do I install a starting battery as the second one and what size would be most appropriate for the 3.0 liter mercruiser engine...
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    Algae Stains

    Have my new boat in the water at a Marina on Lake Erie. I have noticed that it is developing some serious green staining at and below the water line. What is a god cleaner to use to remove this once I pull the boat for storage this fall. I am wondering if I should have the boat bottom painted...
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    2005 3.0 Liter stalls when shifting

    This is a 2005 3.0 liter Mercruiser Engine installed in a Starcraft Islander. The engine starts fine but when transitioning the boat from idle in neutral to forward the RPM's fall way off and the boat stalls the same thing happens when shifting into reverse. The motor and drive work fine except...
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    2005 Islander

    My wife and I just bought a leftover new 2005 191 Islander from a dealer in Vermont. We currently fish Lake Erie and Raystown as well as Kinzua in Pennsylvania. I am looking to put an Autopilot on mine for next season as well as a windlass and anchor pulley. What type of steering does this boat...
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    Steering type

    Could someone tell me what type of steering is installed on 2005 Starcraft Islanders with I/O Mercruisers?
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    Engine Rehab

    I have recently acquired a 16ft MFG with a 1971 Johnson 50hp outboard. It was given to me by my brother-in-law. What things should i do with this engine to get it up and running? There is no fuel tank and no battery (what battery should I purchase) also will the carbs etc need cleaning. Help...
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    Year of 50 hp Johnson

    My brother-in-law gave me a 16 foot MFG 'glass boat with a 50 hp Johnson outboard. he told me the motor hasn't run in a couple of year. It apparently is getting fuel but no spark and thus won't start. I need to know the year of the motor in order to get the correct repair manual. The model # is...
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