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    2001 Glastron GS249 Replacement Steering Wheel

    I'd like to purchase a new steering wheel for my Father for his boat. Does anyone know the hub configuration for this boat? Is it a 3/4" tapered or a splined hub? Thanks.
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    1978 Mercury 800 Low RPM (Max 2,500)

    I have had a couple of issues with this motor lately. First, I was stalling when increasing the throttle from idle to high speed. i could get it to go high speed by slamming it from idle to WOT then backing off. I pulled the carbs and cleaned everything out. I got everything back together...
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    1978 Mercury 800 Stalling at High Throttle

    I currently have a 1978 Mercury 800 on my Starcraft SS. In the past I have had a hit or miss issue with the engine stalling at the point in the throttle where power increases. Forgive my ignorance, but midway thru the throttle range it seems to increase in power at almost a "click" on the...
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    Eliminating break back trailer

    Forgive my ignorance if I am using the wrong term. My trailer has a pin that holds it straight and I'm guessing for shallow water recovery the pin slide forward and the whole trailer folds to lower the rear end down. I have no use for this and truthfully the state the apparatus is in makes me...
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    Test Drive Disaster

    Went w/ my father today to test drive his first boat. It's a used Bayliner Sierra 2355 (I think). I wasn't fond of it in the first place because: It's a 1994 Reman Jasper Engine w/ only 226hrs on boat Had a leaking linkage etc The owner took my Dad out a week ago for a ride and couldn't get...
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    Starcrafts Let's see your tops!!!

    I finally got around to digging out the old canvas given to me by the PO. All of it fit OK. It had shrunk pretty good and I had to soak it all in a little water to give a little to snap in. The bow cover is in good shape. Just a small tear from a mouse eating thru it. The top however has a...
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    Hit something. Is this a problem? Skeg Damage

    Long story short. Went out fishing Sunday. All went well. No issues while on the water, or so it seemed. I have a 1978 Mercury 800 and didn't even notice anything wrong until I got home and was lowering the motor. At some point during the day I must have hit something. No idea when or...
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    Starcraft SS Specific Transom Replacement Questions: My Rebuild Project

    First, I'd like to say I have read thru every single one of the rebuild threads and learned an incredible amount regarding building these boats. Thanks you all for your great pictures and step throughout your builds. My interior is fresh so I need only replace my transom. I'd like to clear up...
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    1978 Mercury 800 Stalling When Shifting

    I have a 1978 Mercury 800. It runs great once the boat gets moving. The problem comes from shifting from Neutral into Forward. Reverse seems just fine and never stalls. Currently, I have the idle set a little high (800-900rpm) hoping that would help w/ the issue as if I give a little rev on...
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    Wire Rot on 1979 StarCraft SS Mercury 800 80hp

    1979 Starcraft SS Mercury 800 OB 80HP I've got terrible wire rot on the boat I just bought. I have fixed it up enough by recoating some wires and splicing in new lengths to feel comfortable with it thru the end of the season. The current wire coatings are so brittle you cannot bend the wires...
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    Wiring Harnesses (Wire Rot) 1978 Mercury 800 80HP Serial# 5004147

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    Rotting Transom Opinion on Usage

    I just bought a 1979 Starcraft SS 18'. I was aware of the condition of the transom. I plan on repairing it during the off season. My question is, is this safe to run on for the time being? I just want to run the boat to find any quirks and work on them during the off season so when next year...
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    My New (to me) 1979 Starcraft SS

    Finally pulled the trigger and got it. The PO was asking $1500, I talked him down to $1200 but got a TON of bonuses. The good: Great shape Rebuilt interior Cheap New battery Bimini Unknown/Misc Canvas pieces Full cover Everything seems to work *crosses fingers* The bad/ugly: Some wires have a...
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    1991 Bayliner Capri Force 120

    Long story short, my father in law recently purchased a 1991 Bayliner Capri w/ a Force 120. We've been having some issues with taking a while to start but were planning on working that out later on. We wanted to drop it in the water since we recently installed the prop and before putting time...
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    1991 Bayliner Capri Cuddy w/ Force 120

    My father in law recently purchased a 1991 Bayliner Capri Cuddy w/ a Force 120 outboard and asked me to help him get it water ready. All model # stickers have been painted over so I'm in a real bind. The boat did not come with a prop. I haven't been able to find any indications on the motor...
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