I have a '77 Starcraft Holiday 18 I/O with a Mercruiser 120. While out last night the dash voltmeter started dancing and went into 16+ volts. At the same time my depth finder (a new-ish Humminbird) started acting up, but would return to normal when voltage stabilized. I don't think the gauge is...
I have a '77 Starcraft Holiday I/O, which I have been restoring. I replaced the fuel filler hose and the vent hose as part of the original restoration, but never ran the boat before restoration. I don't know if this problem existed before I did the work: I have yet to fill the tank without...
I'm a little over 10 hours into the break-in period of the new drive (SEI 106). Overall for a 40+ year old boat she's doing pretty well. WOT is 4200 per the tach and top speed was 33MPH (GPS verified, but the speedo agreed). 3500 keeps the boat at 30. This is with a Black Diamond 14.5x19 prop...
I have a '77 Starcraft Holiday 18 I/O with a rack/pinion steering system. The steering cable needs to be replaced due to excessive play. It appears to be a Morse Command 200 system; I am not positive yet because markings have been hard to find or read. I believe the markings on the cable casing...
I'm replacing the original outdrive assembly on my '77 Mercruiser 120 (MR) with a new SEI 106. Unfortunately I ordered a long yoke model, and didn't catch that mistake until I went to mount the now-assembled drive. Lesson learned...
It's the weekend and tech support is closed until Monday. So...
I have a 1977 Starcraft Holiday with an original Merc. 120 I/O. I just replaced the rams, and followed the procedure for bleeding. (while rams compressed, fill reservoir. disconnect OUT hoses at ram, hold 'up' until steady stream of oil comes out. Reconnect hoses. Refill pump. Disconnect DOWN...
I'm looking to replace my steering cable for my '77 Holiday 18 I/O (not the SS) with the Mercruiser 120. It has a rack-type steering gear, which looks like it may be original. I have not found part numbers on the cable yet (haven't removed it), but the steering wheel housing is a Morse.
I've...
I broke my skeg, and would appreciate advice on whether this is repairable, or if the lower unit should be replaced. The drive itself seems to be working fine, with no noise. Unfortunately the prop, which was new to start the weekend, also took a hit.
The weird thing is I don't know exactly how...
I have a 1977 Starcraft Holiday 18 I/O, with the Mercruiser 120. I splashed it for the first time this past weekend, and after about 1.5 hours of running I started to have fuel delivery issues (as I expected, after it sat so long). As part of my restoration I had removed the tank and dumped most...
I have a '77 Starcraft with the Mercruiser 120, which I've been restoring. The stern drive is leaking from the front weep hole. I replaced the water pump and the issue is still present (also replaced the 'o' ring between the upper/lower half). I've been trying for a couple weeks to get mechanics...
I bought my first boat from a friend in May 2018- it is a 1977 Starcraft Holiday 18 I/O, with the Mercruiser 120. I've started a mild restoration just so I can use it comfortably, although I have a feeling that next year I'll work on aesthetics. So far I have removed all dead electronics and...
I have a new (to me) boat and trailer, and the tongue weight is too low. If I am not careful while it is unhitched it does not take much to get it to tilt back on the stern drive, so I usually keep jack stands under the rear of the trailer. The previous owner towed with a minivan, so I think...
I am replacing the floor in a new-to-me '78 Starcraft Holiday '18. I'm thinking that I should fill in the old rivet holes in the ribs before riveting the new floor down, since I don't see a good way to 'find' then when drilling new holes in the replacement panels (the old floor won't serve well...
