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  1. SigSaurP229

    No spark on 2 out of 4 cylinders.

    1981 Johnson 115hp J115txcim I bought this as a "field boat" to restore, see my link below if curious. I was told that the engine had a bad powerpack when I bought it and that is one of the reasons that it was parked. The boat sat in a field for 6 years, in that 6 years mice had gotten...
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    1981 Johnson 115 hp

    In restoring my old boat, I am dealing with some issues of mice chewing through some wiring, specifically the timer base and power pack wires (seems to be the only casualty thus far). My model number is J115TXCIM. I ordered two brand new power packs, and a timer base on ebay. The timer...
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    For New Members Needing help buying a boat. A Buyer's Checklist.

    All of the Iboaters know that we frequently have new members checking in and asking about wether or not to purchase this that or the other boat. After speaking to a Mod (Thanks BobVT) I have decided to use a previous post to create a check list of things to check when purchasing a new boat...
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    Help with new tow vehicle.

    I have a 2005 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer with the HD tow package 7 and 4 pin connectors. I noticed I have absolutely no brake lights when I hook up my trailer. I do have Taillights when the Headlights are turned on. Brake lights are fine on the truck (except I noticed that the third brake...
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    115 hp no spark 2 cyl

    Ok tell me if i am on the correct train of thought. I have a 1981 johnson 115 hp It has been sitting for at minimum 5 years. Mice got under the cowling made a nest and you know the rest from there. I have now gone through and repaired all of the wiring. I soldered and heat shrinked all of...
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    Give me some opinions on a tow vehicle.

    OK everyone here is the setup currently. 2005 Chevy Trailblazer 18' Starcraft which I hope to in the future be the main boat towed behind this vehicle. No problems at all. Well under gross fully rigged out my guess on weight would be around 2500 LBS. The problem is that we have been...
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    Tell me what you think of my compression numbers.

    I bought a project boat knowing it was a project boat feel free to see my thread in the resto forum. I didn't check compression before I purchased the boat all I did was turn the flywheel by hand to make sure that the motor wasn't locked up. Today I finally got to check compression on the...
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    Hey guys wanna help me find, or if you stumble across

    Another 16- 18 SuperSport, must be outboard powered, 70hp or greater prefered. Within 250 miles of knoxville tn. $1500.00 range or so. Obviously could care less if the hull is trashed but needs good outboard power. Bluefin, Spectrum, Starcraft are all ok as long as outboard powered.
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    Won't stay running when put in gear.

    1993 Johnson 70 hp motor. VJ70tlets. The motor stalls when put in gear sometimes it will sputter. It will sit and idle at 650 to 700 all day long in the barrell or on the muffs, or in the lake. It has been converted to NON VRO. It has the following done to it. Carb rebuild three...
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    Ok guys I need some help.

    Most of you have seen my restoration thread, I am freaking stumped. I really need some pics of the stern area before teardown of your starcraft supersport. Mine is different than most others I have seen as I have the wider splashwell and the only threads I have seen are after they have...
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    lets have a little fun...

    What boneheaded things have you done during your starcraft restoration that made you step back and think man I am an idiot what was I thinking there. I'm gonna start by fessing up. The first coat of paint I shot, I accidently mixed paint thinner instead of reducer. Here are the results of...
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    UGh Washing machine troubles

    Hello Everyone, It seems to be one thing after the other lately first the Air compressor now the washing machine. I bought a new compressor hoping I can fix the washing machine. I have a Ge Top load washer I bought in 2004, It will Fill rinse and spin but it will not agitate. Here is...
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    lets talk air compressors. Help me

    It has been a rough weekend for my air compressors. I have a Kobalt and my dad has a Craftsman. The Kobalt blew the tube that runs from the motor to the tank, and I can't find a replacement anywhere. The easiest solution was to go get my dad's Craftsman and all will be right in the world...
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    Here is my funny story for the day, and my I dodged a bullet.

    I posted an ad on C/l for someone to buy my old fish and ski so I could upgrade. I intentionally did not try to sell it word of mouth because it was a 40 year boat and a 40 year old motor. Though lovingly cared for and maintained I don't want to be blamed for anything that could potentially...
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    Time to get started on the starcraft resto.

    As some of you know I decided to join the Starmada and I am only three hours into the resto, and I already have questions. More related to the future than now but I would like to have my ducks in a row so I can get her cleaned up and start on the rest of this soon. I Currently the boat has...
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    To everyone in the starcraft forum I have been green with envy for a long time.

    Sooooo I have always loved the lines of the Starcraft Supersport and from my first time on Iboats viewing EZombees, resto thread I have been jealous. So I am no longer that way you all have beautiful boats. Hopefully I will soon as of last night I am now the proud owner of a Starcraft...
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    Another should I buy thread. Starcraft though.

    I have been talking with the wife for quite a while about upgrading our boat. I have had in mind for a long time joining the Starmada. Right now we are in a 1973 Tri Hull, that is in immacluate shape with original gel coat on the floor even. I have completely overhauled the interior, and...
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    1972 Evinrude 65 hp help, Compression test failed and no spark. Help me with Diagnosi

    With Compression numbers of 45 PSI dead even across all cylinders. Engine has not been overheated and have also diagnosed a no spark condition on Cylinder number 2 Little history this motor runs and Idles perfect. This motor will rev up to WOT in neutral. I know don't do that it has only...
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    Keep what I have or sell and upgrade.

    For the past two years I have been running a 1968 model fish n ski. She has been dead start reliable until this season. I bought the boat for $150 trailer and locked up mercury included. The upholstery was dry rotten but everything else was cherry good solid floor (with the original gel coat...
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    My boat is in here somewhere

    http://themountainpress.com/view/full_story/19224781/article--It-was-like-the-end-of-the-world--Marina-victims-feel-lucky-to-have-survived-the-storm-?instance=main_article Happened on Thursday night wind gusts up to 80 mph. Unfortunately this was the pontoon that started life as my...
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