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    Plywood what Type ?

    I have a 18ft Starcraft SS, and need to start on restoration, I know I have read some place on here on what type of plywood I can use, can someone refresh my memory ?? I plan on using epoxy on the boards to seal them...
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    Will this Work ?

    i'm looking at this trailer but I'm not sure it will work for my 72 Starcraft SS
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    1 1/2" plywood ?

    Is there a place to buy 1 1/2" plywood new ?? I found a source for some used 90% of new plywood I thought about using for my transom board, www,bayequipmentco.com
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    73 135 Wiring ?

    Does someone have a wiring Diagram for a 1973 135 engine ? When I got my engine someone had removed the starboard side head and clipped the wire going to the Sensor or what ever is in the head, and I want to make sure I have things put back the way there were, I also don't have spark on...
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    Trailer Questions

    i'm looking at a Trailer for my 72 Starcraft 18ft SS, the trailer was used for a Bass boat it has 2 long bunks for the bottom and some pipes up the side with PVC on them, Will this work or is it designed for a Bass Boat only?? Also what are the feelings on Roller Trailers I understand that...
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    Ignition Key ?

    The controls for my 73 135 is missing the key, the previous owner says he changed the ignition switch (at least 10 years ago) is there a way of getting a replacement key ??
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    johnson 135 Waterpump ?

    As I mentioned earlier I picked up a 1973 135 and want to do some testing of the compression etc, but when I go to turn it over by hand it sounds like rubber stretching or something then it get hard til you turn past that then it turns easy, the engine has set for 10 years + so I know if I...
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    Nylon floor material ?

    I was searching on here the other days and came across a source for Nylon or some type of plastic sheeting for boat flooring does someone have this information ???
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    72 Starcraft SS rebuild

    I picked up this 1972 Starcraft this weekend and it's in need of a restoration, the floors (2 layers) were rotted along with the transom. I tore out the floor today and hope to work on the transom tomm. What thickness plywood should I use for the floor ??? also is there a plastic...
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    What Size Trailer ??

    I bought a 1972 Starcraft it was on a sea bird roller trailer that appeared long enough but it acted too light, What do I need for a trailer for this boat?
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    1972 Starcraft SS rescue

    Well my cousin and I rescued a 1972 SS today, the floor needs replaced and the transom wood is shot, The transom Doors are there,but in poor condition.
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    135 Hp V-4

    I picked up a Boat the other day and I'm going to get it tomm, it has a 1970's Johnson 135 "V" 4 on it. We need to remove the engine before moving the boat and want to know the best way to unhook the wiring from the engine ?? also were these pretty good engines?? The one cylinder head...
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    Sitting a boat on the ground ???

    I'm getting ready to pick up another boat and only have 1 trailer, whats the best way to sit a boat on the ground or possibly in my pole barn what should I sit the boat on old tires ?? I have a 1971 starcraft V-150 (american) and i'm looking at a 18ft Starcraft aluminum, I would like...
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    Adding Electric Start to older 20Hp

    My dad has a 1965 mercury 200 20hp and would like to add electric start to it, is this possible or is it more trouble then it's worth ???? He doesn't use the boat much so a charging system wouldn't have to be used....
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    Steering Replacement ??

    I have a 1970 Starcraft V-150 15Ft with a 85 hp Mercury and the steering system works but I want to upgrade it.. it has a cable system that mounts to the transom instead of mounting to the engine I want to switch that part over.. I don't see any name on my steering box so I don't know what...
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    850 Tachometer Problem

    I have a 1974 Mercury 850 (85hp) and I have a quicksilver Tachometer... When I turn on the key the Tach drops down to "0" but doesn't do anything then on, I did a search and I read about changing a the Brown wire over to the Rectifier I done this and still no success.... Is there a Way to...
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    Paint Preperation ?

    I'm getting ready to pain the bow of my Starcraft and after doing some reading somewhere someone said not to use solvents to clean the fiberglass, but to use Ammonia... Has anyone heard of this is mineral spirits or laquer thinner not good for the fiberglass or Gelcoat??? I'm going to use...
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    Paint For the Top of Bow.. With Pictures

    I have an older Starcraft V-150 that I removed the old horn and filled the holes with Marine Tex, they were right in the center indent of my bow I would like to paint the indent... kind of like a Deck stripe.. What type or Brand paint can I use?? I thought about Rustoleum but that fades in...
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    Boat Deck Hole repair ?

    I took off my old Horn off my starcraft V-150 and want to mount a trumpet back near the windshield, I need to fill in the 3 holes left from the old horn, Should I just use marine epoxy like Loctite Brand or use regular Fiberglass resin ???
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    Trumpet horn mounting ?

    I want to mount a Trumpet horn on my 15ft Starcraft closed Bow and was wondering is there a Certain spot it should be mounted ??? I was thinking of mounting it in the Center of the Bow...
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