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    Battery drain

    Hello, I've got an 83 Starcraft 16SS with a 70's vintage Johnson 70 hp. Last year I bought a new marine battery from Napa and it wouldn't hold a charge. The did a load test on it and they said it wasn't any good and gave me another. I replaced it and ran into the same issue. I assumed that I...
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    Painting my Starcraft

    Hello Everyone, I'm painting my 83 Starcraft per Woodonglass' method outlined in another topic. I used Tractor Supply's Majic paint with hardener and reducer, and have a couple questions. I mixed more than I needed for the first coat, so I covered the leftover paint and let it set covered...
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    Back in a Starcraft

    Hello all, Well after having a 1973 Nova two years ago that I sold for some unknown reason, I've purchased another Starcraft. After not having a boat last year we decided we missed being on the water so this time I picked up a mid 80's SS 16'. It needs some TLC, but it's a really solid boat...
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    Trolling Plate

    Good Afternoon, I was given a used trolling plate and was wondering if it matters what I use for bolts. Do I need to use aluminum or is stainless steel ok? Thanks, Dave
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    Part Identification

    Can anyone tell me where I can find some kind of a parts identifier for a '73 Nova? Being new to boating I don't know what a lot of the parts on my boat are, and it makes it hard to search for them not knowing what they're called. One example is the rubber boot that the control and steering...
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    65hp Evinrude stall question

    Hello Boaters, Looking for some help. I have a 1973 Evinrude 65 hp motor that was recently tuned up. It runs great except for low idle, where it seems to stall quite a bit. I was wondering if there is any adjustment that can be made to help with this issue?
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    Trailer tires

    Good Morning Everyone, Newbie boat owner here and I have a question regarding trailer tires. I have a 1973 Holsclaw trailer with 5.70-8 tires on it. They need replacing and I was wondering if I have to use the exact same size, or are there other 4 lug options that would work? Thank you in...
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    Floor Covering

    Hello Everyone, First time boat owner, and newbie to this site. I recently bought a 1973 Starcraft Nova, and the interior is in excellent condition, but I'd like to replace the carpet eventually as I have a small tear and fading in the back. It is the astro turf type material, and I'm trying...
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    Aluminum boat painting

    Good Morning Everyone, First time boat owner, and newbie to iboats. I recently purchased a 1973 Starcraft Nova 15' and am looking for help regarding painting the exterior. The hull is in very good shape, but it does have a lot of rub marks and scratches so I want to paint it and getting it...
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