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  1. CheapboatKev

    Starcrafts here in FL for Sale

    Man, there is a bunch of vintage SC's here in FL.. Could it be that a bunch of retirees have brought them down w/them years ago? Here's a few I have been looking at... This is 99% vintage perfect! http://orlando.craigslist.org/boa/1148503031.html...
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    side panel top of deck or under?

    Boats a 68 Holiday.. The side panels..They were off the boat when I purchased her. I now have the port panel ready..I just sat it in to see how she looks.. Question???? Does the edge go on top of the deck or under??? Thanks
  3. CheapboatKev

    my 68 Starcraft Holiday project

    Ok, I finally have the cajones to put up pics...I am not as skilled as some of you guys, and well, may suffer from a little "project envy"... Doing everything on a pretty tight budget to not impact the home cash flow too much..So bear with me..brought her home 800 bux poorer and one Mad woman...
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    mercruiser control face cam removal

    Hello my friends... Split the control box on my 1968 120hp merc...Solec is nonsense, but merc manual has these easy breezy steps (Thanks Don S, appreciate the work involved) 1. remove set screws, seprate housing (DONE) 2. remove detent spring and roller (DONE) 3. move "N" safety switch out of...
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    top 5 uncommon dream muscle cars

    Ok..All of this "best engine ever" reading has really sparked my American Muscle memories and decided what my top 5 (non Ford/Chevy badged) muscle cars would be..... I have owned a 66 Chevelle, and a 68 Cougar XR7 GT and a 71 Mach 1..Soooo I've been lucky enough to own a few greats.. But without...
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    Just made CPO!

    Wow... A few months ago I didn't know jack squat really... Many many heartfelt thanks to all of you that have guided, pushed and pulled me into the right direction and so selfishly shared your knowledge.... Thank you all.. CBK
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    just painted passenger dash & acceserized!

    My SC had the nastiest old vinyl...I want a cheerier boat than a floating brownie...Painted the passenger console and am pretty pleased with how rustoleum went on..Decided to add a MUCH needed item that Starcraft didn't list on the build sheet... Can ya pick it out? :D
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    Never notice a model till you own one?

    Funny... Same with boats as cars I guess...Buy a new Frontier truck..see em all over..Since it's a heightened awareness factor thing.... Same now with Starcraft boats..didn't see many for sale that I really remember..Buy one..and then they are all over the place...
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    Right HP Kicker for 18 ft Holiday?

    I have been watching out for a decent kicker for my Holiday... With her being pretty light @ under 1,000 lbs probably.. But plus me (260 lbs..yeah I know....whatever) plus another 3 people, say another 350 lbs...PLUS the ever important ice chest..maybe 75 lbs.. We are at over 1,600 lbs... What...
  10. CheapboatKev

    Tuna fisherman needs freshwater help!

    Hey Guys... I'll be at the Florida get together in May @ Lake Griffins, Florida.I know how to fish..been a fishing fool for over 25 years, but I am a sweetwater virgin, lol.. S'posed to be a good amount of largemouth bass at this lake...I need to know what's the hot stick ticket? Spoons? Bekley...
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    Scored SWEET Boat seats!

    Just have to share my Craiglist find...Sadly he had only 2 left.. But I got 2 of these seats, brand new never installed for 35.00 bucks each.. They will perfectly match my paint scheme I have for my boat as well..No laughing at my MS Paintbrush sketch..LOL:D
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    rent 3 engine hoist to paint boat?

    Thinking when I get to painting my 68 starcraft..I could rent 3 engine hoist, one for the bow and one each corner in the stern, all attached to the eye hooks mounted. Planned to leave the 4 cyl 120hp onboard..may or may not remove OD, probably will to paint it up as well.. Only need a few feet...
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    My other half named our boat....

    I think she's warming up to the new project..A 1968 Starcraft Holiday..She said it reminds her of the old Disney boat rides that were next to the Autotopia go cart ride...Ok, not really..I think they were more like little chris craft runabouts...but how do you name a boat after a freeekin Disney...
  14. CheapboatKev

    trim down wire 1968 merc 120hp

    I'll be dragging my new project home in a few hours..68 Starcraft 120hp 4 banger and I guess a Generation Zero OD? lol :D Right now the OD is in the UP position due to an old nasty burned out wire that controls the down.. I wil be getting in there and replacing it, looks like a sonufagun to get...
  15. CheapboatKev

    Classic 68 18ft Starcraft Holiday-V

    Hey Guys.. Just got her, will bring her home Monday... Here's the shape she's in now..Will do the decking in a week or 2, I heard to use Gluvit on in bare aluminum waterline and below..She doesn't need much, the 120 Merc I/O fired right up and purrrred like a kitten..Man am I excited! Not...
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    Sold her..I'm BOATLESS!

    Sad sad feeling..Watch the SS Driveway roll away..Figured I'd cut my losses and invest that money into something better.. TriumpRick was cool enough to scout out a boat I was thinking of up near his way, but he gave me the bad news..Transom is bad.. Now I'm looking for the next Cheapboat..Guess...
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    06 Nissan Frontier-Bumper Hitch or Bolt on?

    Need some thoughts.. 2006 Nissan Frontier, 2WD. Crew Cab.. Can I get by with a ball on the bumper or need to go all out and get the bolt on? Looking at towing a 18 1/2 boat, maybe 2,000 lbs? Def under 3,000. Will need to get the boat home, 150 miles. Thanks
  18. CheapboatKev

    Had appoint to look/buy a boat today

    So I am in contact with this guy last night, make arrangements to drive 2 plus hours to look/buy his boat from his craig's list ad. I need a boat for the Florida get together in May! Get 90% there and call this guy to let him know I am almost there as arranged, and he says OH I JUST SOLD IT...
  19. CheapboatKev

    Chance to buy 68 SC Holiday CHEAP

    Since I posted this in another thread I'll just put the link. Why I didnt go straight to the SC guys is beyond me! http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=295159
  20. CheapboatKev

    I have a chance to buy 68 Starcraft cheep

    Just need some quick feedback.. It's a 68 Starcraft 18 foot "Holiday" Solid 120 hp 4cyl. That runs great. Needs mostly cleaning and misc work..Does need a trim wire replaced, the down got broke today by the soon to be ex owner.. It's a grand including the overkill D/A trailor.. Let me know...
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