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    Happy 4th of July

    Happy 4th everyone, I hope that you have a very good and safe holiday. Those of you that have waterable boats, be safe and watch out for the not so safe ones out there. Hope all of you and your families have a good day and are able to enjoy the fireworks where ever you may be. Kelly & Terri
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    Mid 90's 70hp

    I am going to go look at a boat that has a 70hp Force on her. I was wondering what the compression should be on a motor like that? The owner says it runs good, but I don't really trust anyone any more for telling the truth about selling a boat. I want to do a compression check when I go and...
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    1990 70 HP Force

    I wanted to ask a question about the Force motors. Are these good motors or something to stay away from? I am thinking of getting a boat that has a 70hp Force on it and just wanted to find out the good and the bad of what I am looking at. Thanks for all information in advance. Kelly
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    Lowrance Elite 5 Gold ?'sss

    I have a Lowrance Elite 5 Gold combo fish finder/GPS and have a question about it that I have not been able to find out as of yet. I was wondering if it can be hooked to one of the new VHF radio's with DSC? The unit says it has NMEA 0183 but that is what I am not sure of what it is. Any help...
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    Grounding questons

    I have a 67 Starcraft Islander that I am in the process of rebuilding and have a question. Is it ok to take a neg (-) lead from the battery to a small bus bar that will split and then go to the fuse box and a couple other things as well? I was thinking that as long as it is ground and not to...
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    trim gauge

    How hard is it to add a trim gauge? I have a merc 140 out of a 77 Apallo with matching outdrive (no serial #) going into a 67 22ft Islander and was wondering about a trim gauge. Would it be hard to add or not worth it at all? Thanks
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    Breaker Vs. Fuse

    Hello all, as some you probably already know I am rebuilding a 67 Starcraft Islander and am in the process of buying things and was wondering the opinion of those that have done a wiring job. Not sure if to go with a fuse panel or go with a switch panel with built in push button circuit...
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    Paint, bottom or just rusto

    I have some paint questions and hoping that Bond-o will just in here. I am looking to paint my 67 Islander and plan on using rusto to do the job. My question is do I need to use a bottom paint as it will be in the water about a month at a time during spring and fall salmon season. I plan on...
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    Which Rivets

    Hello all, I am in the process of rebuilding my 67 Starcraft Islander and need some advice if you would please. I need to know what kind of rivets to buy. I know solid aluminum but not sure the kind of head that is needed:facepalm:. And I was told that they need to be the thickness of the...
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    Engine worth rebuilding?

    Is this engine worth anything as far as rebuilding it? Found the add on CL when looking for a engine and outdrive for my boat. Here is some of what it says. And here is the add http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/boa/2265051365.html
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    '67 Starcraft Islander with way too many parts taken off it.

    Well carp man, I am blaming Jason, Ez, fshngo, Pugetsound and all you other Starcraft frea... ummmm lovers for the shape that my boat is now currently in. My engine hoist would not go high enough to clear the transom and this was the result. And here it the work horse that is out, not sure...
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    Boat Heater

    I am thinking that a heater would be real nice to have in my boat when the weather is not so nice. Have any of you installed or used one? Not sure as to what to look for but I do know that I really want one. The reason is that since I found that I have diabetes and taking meds that I get cold...
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    VHF Radio

    I was wondering if anyone could tell me a good VHF radio to buy? I will mostly be on the Columbia River but may go out as far as buoy 10 fishing. I just got a Lowrance Elite 5 GPS/Fishfinder combo from the wife :D. Trying to get things bought to have on hand when I finally get the boat ready...
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    I6 instead of I4

    Hello all, I have a 67 Starcraft Islander with a 4 cyclinder in it with a merc outdrive. I was wondering if anyone here has replaced thier 4 banger with a I6 and how hard would it be to do. I am asking because I would like to replace the outdrive with a newer one from the motor back, I have...
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    I6 replacement

    Hey guys, just wondering if anyone has put a I6 in thier boat inplace of the 4 banger? The reason I am asking is I have found a couple of boats at a decent price with serviced outdrive and the motors do run according to the adds. I really want to replace the outdrive from the motor back and...
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