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    1976 Starcraft 16' SS Remote for same year 70 hp Johnson

    As evidenced by the posted pictures the remote cable assembly for my 70 hp motor is dry rotted and showing its age. The obsolete part number is 0385698 and I am having trouble locating a replacement. I've found a CDI replacement for the motor electrical harness. Does anyone know of any...
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    Finally, the Admiral approved another ship for the fleet. 1976 Starcraft 16' SS

    Since my impulse purchase of a 1989 Maxum four years ago and subsequent repairs and frustration, I have been on the lookout for a cheap aluminum hull runabout. My intent was to purchase a run-about for the kids to enjoy and something larger for the wife and I to use on larger lakes in the area...
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    Today's technology

    Found this at a local online classifieds. EDIT EDIT :laugh:
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    Mahindra Max-22 User Reviews

    My wife and I are in the market for a sub-compact tractor. Our intown dealer has been offering Mahindra's at good deals. I'm just wondering if anyone of you have the Max-22 and could give me an honest, up front review of the tractor.
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    66 18hp Fastwin smokin'

    Gentlemen, I know 2 strokes smoke, but this thing after a cold start could of set a smoke screen on D-day. After the motor warms up the smoking seems to lessen to the point I wouldn't be embarrassed to have it on my local lake. Motor has been decarbed, carb rebuilt, new fuel filter/screen and...
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    1959 Wagemaker Wolverine Resto

    Gentlemen, A couple of months ago the wife and I were in the market for a larger (14ft +) Aluminum fishing boat. I was hoping for a Starcraft but this ol' beaut' caught my eye. It was a 1959 Wagemaker Wolverine (Aluminum flavor), powered by a 1966 Evinrude Fastwin 18hp. The motor seemed to...
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    89 Force 85 Lower unit...confusing

    Gentlemen, Trying to replace all the seals and gaskets on my lower unit while I repair the powerhead. I have the clymer manual for the respective year and I'm a bit confused on what I am looking at. I'm not seeing the stamped bearing plate (around center of supposed bearing spool) in the...
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    Adding LED on dash in conjunction with overheat alarm

    Gentlemen, I know I'm just brain farting here, but bear with me. I've decided to add an LED warning indicator light on the dash of my 1989 Maxum 1700 that will illuminate at the same time the overheat alarm would sound. I've got one bad ear and I just like the assurance of having a visual...
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    89 Force 85 HP #3 cylinder compression and ignition woes

    Gentlemen, I've been working on my 89 Force 85 HP (it's attached to a 89 Maxum 1700 MA). Initially running on the muffs it seemed to purr (I'm obviously wrong in this regard as you will see later). I decided to take it to the lake and do initial tests on the boat and motor before I took...
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    Force exhaust snout

    Re: Force exhaust snout The exhaust snout also acts as a trim tab. Below is an excerpt from the Force 85-120 manual.
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    I'm a new 89 Maxum owner, now I have regrets.

    Ladies and Gentlemen, Recently the wife and I decided maybe we should buy a boat, I tried to inform my self as much as possible in the art of boat purchasing and thought we found the right boat for our family. The boat and engine seemed sound and we thought it was a good deal, so we...
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