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  1. Andy in NY

    ATTN STARCRAFT OWNERS: Need advice

    I just came from looking at a boat that was advertised on the local swap shop on the radio. It was only $450, so I called the guy. Just came back from looking at it. Unknown year Starcraft 16' runabout 55 hp johnson, 1969 model add on tilt/trim hull seems solid, no obviously repaired areas...
  2. Andy in NY

    What is happening in the picture?

    I have no idea what happened, some sort of accident. But I found it fully where thay stopped and the position of the car. Come up with your own funny version of what happened!
  3. Andy in NY

    66 50 hp low speed surging and slow under load

    Okay, so ive been out 3 times since the carb and fuel pump rebuild. i've come to the conclusion that it likes to mess with me... right after the rebuild, she ran awesome. 27 on gps... no problems idling. then friday i had her out, took about 3-4 min to get up on plane, but still hit 27mph...
  4. Andy in NY

    Hey! This launch has an extra wide ramp!

    Coming in yesterday to pick up my wife, I idle towards the launch to see this: maybe he didn't realize it's meant for 2? Maybe he didn't care?
  5. Andy in NY

    VERY expensive life lesson learned...

    So usually I take my vehicles to a family friend for minor repairs. Last month I went to him because there was something leaking from the rear drivers side tire. He said it was a bad caliper, so it got replaced. 2 weeks ago I was headed to Connecticut to my buddies with the boat for him to work...
  6. Andy in NY

    Funny videos

    Redneck boat - made out of fiberglass truck cap Boat racing without water Weedwacker boat
  7. Andy in NY

    synthetic oils

    is there any real benifit to using synthetic oils? I was thinking about switching my truck (99 olds bravada with 100k) and the boat (66 merc 50 hp), and possibly the chainsaws too. i did some checking on the internet, and it seems that there really isnt much of an advantage compared to the...
  8. Andy in NY

    gps

    are there any portable gps that you can get topo maps for lakes?
  9. Andy in NY

    What happened to...?

    SpinnerBait_Nut? I see a few people with RIP Spinnerbait_nut in their signatures, but I was absent from the forum for a while around november. What happened to him?
  10. Andy in NY

    How to test overheat alarm?

    motor is a 1966 500. Last weekend while working on it, I noticed that it was not peeing and the telltale hose was pretty hot, as was the motor. No alarm ever went off. How can I test it?
  11. Andy in NY

    Correct transducer placement

    I have a fishfinder, used it all last year, but always kicked up an aweful rooster tail. this year I have rebuilt carbs and a tune up on the motor and she runs alot faster than she did. On our first splash this year I ended up disconnecting the transducer for the day. Now I need to figure out...
  12. Andy in NY

    need help, gas dumping into #2 cyl and wont stay running

    okay, heres the deal. my buddy rebuilt the carbs and fuel pump for me, im at his place right now in massachusetts 300 miles from home. when i squeeze the bulb, fuel runs out from the intake and exaust and collects in the #2 cyl. the bulb never gets hard. when I can get it running it will stay...
  13. Andy in NY

    best place to order fiberglass supplies from?

    Okay im going to be ordering today or tomorrow all the supplies i need for my hull repair. where is the best place to order fiberglass supplies from online (theres no where except for wal mart around here)?
  14. Andy in NY

    '74 MFG Gypsy 14 hull repair project

    There is a fairly long crack towards the bow, Right on the keel. I have an idea on how to fix this... have been reading all kinds of threads on the subject. But I am totally clueless when it comes to fiberglass. I want to make sure I have this right before attempting. At first I was going to...
  15. Andy in NY

    recomendations for first long haul

    Okay, so at the end of the month I am going to be bringing my boat to my buddies house. he is rebuilding the carbs for me, and im bring the boat to him so we can water test it after putting them back on. the farthest ive towed this boat is 20 miles, so im a little nervous. im planning on...
  16. Andy in NY

    need float bowl cover for 1966 merc 500, anyone have one?

    Mine has a crack that was discovered while being rebuilt. im not sure if that is the actual name of the part, but here is a pic... EDIT1: Pic too big. Please reduce and repost. EDIT 2: Buying or selling is not allowed. EDIT 3: Posting personal info, like Email addresses, etc. is not allowed...
  17. Andy in NY

    crack in carb, need advice

    motor is a '66 merc 500 carbs apart for rebuilding, discovered this crack. What can be done about this?
  18. Andy in NY

    rebuilding carbs - what to replace

    motor: 1966 merc 500 symptoms: sluggish, loss of power under load diagnosis: rebuild carbs as suggested by iboats members my question is this: should I just do the basic carb clean and rebuild with new seals, or should i replace the needles/seats and floats too?
  19. Andy in NY

    supplies for project?

    Okay, as spring approaches I am gearing up to repair a crack in my hull as well as rip out the floor, stringers and foam. I need you guys to help me with what I will need for supplies (glass, resin, foam, etc). It's for my 14' MFG tri hull. Any and all help is appriciated.
  20. Andy in NY

    Trouble shooting trailer wiring

    Okay, its not my boat trailer but I firgured you guys could help me. My wood trailer is a 4x6 trailer bought from one of the big box stores and is about 1 1/2 years old. I bought it over the summer and one of the tail lights never worked. I replaced the bulb, but still nothing. Then the other...
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