I just picked up a used 4HP Merc 4 Stroke. It has the integrated fuel tank but I'm going to plumb it into my main tank by tapping into an extra port out of my water/fuel separator. With this small motor does it matter whether I run 5/16 or 3/8 line?
Separately, I see on the side a fuel...
Hi. I'm in the market for a used trolling/kicker motor and was curious if any of the smaller (5 or 6HP) Yamaha or Suzuki 2 stroke motors came with oil injection. My reason for asking is oil injection would allow me to run the fuel out of the main tank and avoid a separate can in the boat. In...
I was given a 1968 CD-25A Johnson 6HP Outboard by a family member. He owned it since new. It has been sitting for 10 years, but was fogged down prior to it being stored. He says it's always been a good runner.
My question is whether I should go through the trouble of changing impeller...
I'm trying to get my 1987 Starcraft 18' SS more prepared for bay excursions and one of the items on my list is adding a kicker motor. I picked up a used garelick adjustable mount along with the adapter plate (which allows for removal of the mount when not in use - just the mount plate stays on...
I've been enjoying my '87 Starcraft 18' SS w/ 110HP Johnson O/B that I picked up almost two years ago. It's always been a freshwater boat and that is all I've used it for, but would like to consider using it occasionally for some salmon fishing and crabbing on the Puget Sound.
Will the SS...
Re: Help with cockpit cover frame on '87 18' SS
Thanks again to everyone for the advice and feedback. Planning to try and make what I have work for at least this first season then can figure out if I want to have a different style top before spending big $ on one.
I am hoping someone can tell...
Re: Good second battery locations on 18' Starcraft SS?
I did go ahead and pull the port side bow cushion and it was screwed down in three places. The screws are originating from under the foam cushion and under the plastic which wraps around the foam. So, the screw is under the foam itself...
Re: Good second battery locations on 18' Starcraft SS?
Thinking the bow cushions were held down with snaps I worked my hand in under the cushion and pushed up good and got it to pop in the front where the two sets of cushions come together. Well, there was no snap. Rather it looks like...
Hi everyone. I've searched through the threads and found some information about mounting second batteries, but didn't find any where the second battery on an 18' SuperSport was back in the stern area. I was hoping to put a second battery back in the stern but with my VRO oil reservoir I don't...
Re: Which sealant for splashwell seams on '87 18' SuperSport?
I got the back panel opened up on the starboard side to get a peak at what things look like. Not the best lighting - at lower right in the one pic it looks dark in pic but not nearly so in person. I also tried to take a pic of the...
Re: Which sealant for splashwell seams on '87 18' SuperSport?
You guys are scaring me a bit. I wasn't planning to start my own restoration thread just yet.
Astor, I'd say your gap is at least similar....can't fully tell because of the caulk in place on mine. See attached pics. I did push...
My '87 18' SS has caulk/sealant of some type where the splashwell joins to the transom (the vertical side seams). The caulk appears to be a bit older but mostly intact. There is a small crack showing from the splashwell base on one side up about 3 inches after which there is existing caulk of...
Re: Help with cockpit cover frame on '87 18' SS
I'll check with a local upholstery/canvas shop then. What I have is the front. I put it on to be sure and took a pic of how it looks. It's not very tall. I also have a pic showing the broken piece which looks like it would support perhaps...
Re: Post a pic of your starcraft!
Hi everyone. I owe the fellow starmada folks some pics. I'm a newb and purchased a 1987 Starcraft a couple weeks ago. Spent lots of time detailing today....always interesting what you find when you spend the time to look it over. I need to remember to do...
Hi. On a boat I recently purchased it has a 1987 Johnson Bow Mount Electric Trolling Motor. It's a 12V foot controlled model. It seems that to keep it in motion you need to keep the red button on the foot pedal/controller depressed. Is there any way to set it up with "constant on" so that...
