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  1. baldwibr

    New Boat choices

    Watermann the wife said "NO" to two boats, so the other one must go, sadly. However, this one cleaned up real nice!!
  2. baldwibr

    1980 Starcraft SS160 Restoration

    Well, this has been a fun project, but I got my 180 to deal with, so this one is going up for sale. Here are some final pictures before she gets listed within the next couple days. Thanks to you all for providing support, guidance, and opinions!!
  3. baldwibr

    1980 Starcraft SS160 Restoration

    So, I was on my way back from my parents about halfway home when the front strap of the boat cover snapped off and the cover started flopping in the wind. I saw a "Rest Area 1 Mile" sign so I decided I would just pull off there and take the cover off. Pulled into the rest area, took the boys to...
  4. baldwibr

    New Boat choices

    Offer accepted!! I'm really looking forward to his fitting our family well. The good part is everything seems to work and it comes with the jumper seats in the back, the bow cover, and the bimini. The bad part is it's currently at my parent's place 3 hours away and I'm not sure when I'll have...
  5. baldwibr

    New Boat choices

    According to the brochure and the boat specs.... The owner is letting us take it home so we're going to take it out tomorrow for a test run- if it runs...
  6. baldwibr

    New Boat choices

    Hey fellas. I need your thoughts. I have the opportunity to buy a 1990 Starcraft Supersport 180 with a 1990 60 hp Mercury on it for a really good price. If you recall, my current boat is a 1980 SS 160 with a 70 hp Chrysler on it. I'd like to know your thoughts on whether you think it would be...
  7. baldwibr

    1978 Starcraft 22 ft SS v5 restore

    The important thing is to make sure each power line is protected with the appropriate fuse within a foot of the power source- especially the wire that feeds the fuse panel from the battery. If you need to, run separate wires with an inline fuse on your large amperage items directly from the...
  8. baldwibr

    1980 Starcraft SS160 Restoration

    Been really enjoying the boat lately. A trip out with my boys had my boat leaning on one side and left us bouncing a little bit in some choppy water, so I was looking up hydrofoils to help stabilize the boat a bit. In my internet search, I came across Nauticus Smart Tabs. The reviews on these...
  9. baldwibr

    1980 Starcraft SS160 Restoration

    Well, had the boat out about every day for the past week and it's running like a champ. The kids keep asking to go out fishing too!! I added a fish finder I had laying around to the front trolling motor so I can finally see what I'm doing up there. Definitely a good decision.
  10. baldwibr

    1969 Chrysler 70HP - Model 7071 Rectifier/Regulator

    So it must be bad?
  11. baldwibr

    1980 Starcraft SS160 Restoration

    Thanks. So I posted my question in the engine forum. While I was in there, I read another post about someone else who thought their reed valves were going bad and their symptoms sounded like mine- dead cylinder with wet plugs but plenty of spark and good compression. Someone noted that the fuel...
  12. baldwibr

    1969 Chrysler 70HP - Model 7071 Rectifier/Regulator

    There's a part on my motor called "Trip Regulator". Does anyone know what it's supposed to do and how to tell if it's not working as it should?
  13. baldwibr

    1980 Starcraft SS160 Restoration

    Yeah, after doing a little more research on it, sounds like it's pretty normal when there's no voltage regulator and using lead acid deep cycle batteries. There is a part behind the selenium rectifier called a "trip regulator" but no documentation on what it does. My guess is that it's possibly...
  14. baldwibr

    1980 Starcraft SS160 Restoration

    Yeah, I need to check the timing. I'm sure this it part of the issue. I have a new rectifier that I need to install. I'm getting a high voltage when opening up the throttle so I think the rectifier will help with that. I don't see a voltage regulator on my motor and I doubt it's built into my...
  15. baldwibr

    1980 Starcraft SS160 Restoration

    Well, I've still been tinkering with the boat since it's still just really bogged down. I've cleaned the carbs twice now very very thoroughly and made sure the float needle is not sticking. I discovered the problem to be with the bottom (3rd) cyclinder. The spark plug was not very carboned and...
  16. baldwibr

    1980 Starcraft SS160 Restoration

    Well, I took another stab at putting the distributor back together yesterday and was able to figure out a way to get the new wires with the solid core to work. Sorry, forgot pictures. I tried to mess with the timing a bit but it was getting dark. So I spent the evening adjusting the snaps on...
  17. baldwibr

    1980 Starcraft SS160 Restoration

    So good news, bad news. I tore apart the carbs and gave them a good clean and put the new bowl gaskets on. Then I got the boat out again and did some fishing Saturday evening. Still running rough like it was before, and actually quit about 10 mins out (not fun in 20mph wind and no boats in...
  18. baldwibr

    1980 Starcraft SS160 Restoration

    Well, I replaced the thermostat in the boat only to find there wasn't even one in there!! After I put the new one in, I put it on the muffs and it still wasn't getting up to temp. Then I busted out the parts guide and discovered a grommet that sits on top of the thermostat to keep it in place...
  19. baldwibr

    1980 Starcraft SS160 Restoration

    Well, she's splashed!! It started right up and ran wonderfully. Man, was it great to get out on the water again. She cruises too about 35 mph! With the new dash setup, it was nice to see the gauges working, the steering was comfortable (even though I offset the steering column about 3 inches to...
  20. baldwibr

    1980 Starcraft SS160 Restoration

    Just a couple small things to take care of now. I'm putting a cleat on each side of the gunwale near the windshield. Many of the launches around me have short docks that would be easier to tie one in the middle. It also allows me to use spring lines. I need to attach some rod holders and put on...
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