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Hi Lou, thanks for getting back so promptly.
I am definitely guilty of not doing as much research on this boat as I should have before pulling the pin.
She had two owners before me. The first owner parked her for many years and the second owner used periodically. It has not run regularly for...
Thanks for the quick reply, Scott.
I have tools and skills and friends in terms of carpentry/resin work. I am not great with carbs, as my vehicles are EFI...but I get your point on the price of EFI versus carbureted. Do you think carbs are superior on a marine application?
My plan is to run...
Hi,
I picked up a late-70s fiberglas-hull Starcraft American outfitted with a 240 HP V-8 OMC engine model #990251J and stern drive model #981918. Paid about $3400 US for the boat/trailer with a full custom canvas and a bunch of fishing gear.
A couple of people I have talked with have...
