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    Tell us the story of your Starcraft

    Hey guys, I was thinking since the way I got my Starcraft was a pretty cool way to get it we all could tell the story of how we got our Starcrafts, how it got to its current condition and what future plans you may have for it and post a pic of it also. Adam
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    1969 Mercury 50 hp

    I just got a boat with a 50 hp merc on it and the guy said the motor is junk. But I dOnt think that it is because it starts and everything. He said it just wOnt go very fast only a few mph. He also said the water pump doesn't work. So I have no idea how to diagnose what may be wrong. Please help
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    1963 Starcraft Jet Star

    Hey guys, I know I said I was done looking for starcrafts and such and I actually was done looking. But one just fell into my lap. I was outside in the garage and one of my neighbors pulled up and he said do you want a boat and I said well I've already got one do he continues to tell me that...
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    Spirit (Suzuki) 20 hp should I get it

    Hey guys, I have a 14 foot Lund and I recently found a 20 hp spirit not sure of the year but it was rebuilt 3 years ago. The guys selling it for 150 because he's moving and needs it gone I asked him if he'd sell separate from the boat and he said yet. Just wondering if you all think it'd be a...
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    How to remove ugly paint

    Hey guys, So I've got a 14 foot Lund with some ugly green paint on it. I was wondering if using some paint stripper and a wire wheel? I know it will scratch the hull a little bit but It wont effect new paint would it? Here's some pics of what I"m working with.
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    My Search for a Starcraft

    Hey guys, I've been on iboats for a few months now and just started giving my input in forums a couple weeks ago. I love it on here and it's become an addiction. I also love these Starcraft boats, I've really been looking for one for awhile now. Right now I'm a college freshman looking to become...
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    What size trolling motor on a 14 footer

    Hey guys I just got a 14 foot lund with a 25 hp Johnson on it. I've been looking online at the minnkota trolling motors and I'm thinking that the 30 lb thrust may be enough but the 40 lb thrust isn't a bad price with the mail in rebate that's goin on right now. Let me know what ya'll think.
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    1973 25hp Johnson Sea Horse

    Hello everybody, I just purchase this nice little guy that'll be going on a 14' lund yesterday. Here's the story behind it: The owner before the PO had it in his basement for 20+ years just sitting there collecting dust basically. It was setup for a pontoon boat with steering and everything set...
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    Soon to be proud owner of a tinny :)

    Hello everyone I finally took a plunge and purchased the first part of what I need for a new aluminum boat. I picked up a 1973 25hp Johnson Sea Horse. The motor is like new. The previous owner had it for two years and he used it about 6 times for duck hunting so he didn't run it hard at all, and...
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    What kind of Steering cable do I need

    Hello Everyone, I'm currently restoring a 1957 Larson All American and I ended up purchasing a 1980 70 hp mercury OB. The steering cables did not come with it so I'm wondering what I need to get for the steering. I think that I need the rack and pinion type steering. If anybody has any...
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    What rub rail do I need????

    Hello everybody, I'm currently restoring a 1957 Larson All American. Its a 14 foot boat and I took the rub rail off in the taking apart process and now I don't know what kind of rub rail to purchase and where to get one. If anyone has any tips on a website I can find one it'd be much...
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