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    Why do you do it?

    Why do we all take old goats and try to make something of them? Why do we choose Starcraft? I also like LUND. Almost pulled the trigger on a water ready 1983 LUND for a few more bucks than what I paid for my old goat 79 SS18. Here are my reasons: Once made good bucks as a CPA. Even then, I...
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    Some basic advice needed

    Just trying to understand the flow of engine wiring because the old boat I purchased has a few connections that look odd. Mine is a 1979 115hp Merc tower 6cyl. On the web, saw a few diagrams, and funny, 1979 was isolated probably because of a change made that was very different, so I need to...
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    Power Tower Owners

    Need a looksee. Any guys with Merc Towers roughly late 70's to early 80's. Can you see if there is a direct wire/cable to your main battery that is purple? And maybe another one that is white or gray with a green stripe. Thanks very much!
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    Boat wiring issues-Starcraft with Merc OB

    Can anyone comment on this: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=450693
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    79 Starcraft SS18 Project

    Most of my stuff is scattered on other posts. Starting this one, with more pics later, but at a wiring jam, need some folks for recollection and assistance. The first problem after sorting through all the reds and blacks around the battery and after tearing up the dash, some wierd wiring was...
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    Panel Juice

    Any comments appreciated. I have my dash broken down(removed). I have tagged my bilge, horn, Nav lights, and courtesy lights. Going to purchase a pre-wired switch panel with adapters to connect it up. The only 2 gauges I am retaining are the speedo and fuel gauge. Do I add a ground bar for...
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    Steering and Dash

    Need a clue? Breaking down the drivers panel/console. I popped off the wheel cap, took of the lug, and wheel won't come off. Scratched my head, then looked behind dash where 3 bolts and nuts attach to the back of panel. Tried taking them off and the nut spins with the bolt, so me thinks someone...
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    Floor Rivets

    Deciding between screws and/or rivets. Using 1/2" plywood for the floor. What size rivet? Alum OK? If screws, what length/size? Thanks
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    Floor Removal

    When you guys pulled your rotten floors/decking, what was your process? If riveted? How do you remove the rivets that remain whole still attached when only the floor chunks break off from rot? What was your SS original plywood? 1/2".......? Thanks
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    SS Floor approach

    So this bozo put over $150 of marine grade 3/4" on top of a rotten floor with the vinyl. When I say rotten, I mean I can pull pieces by hand. The vinyl is the only thing holding the disintegrating original deck..........lol On some of the models, like mine, the sidewalls have the flange that...
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    Tilt/Trim Q1

    Sequence of events: Wouldn't raise but you can hear trim motor working? Lowered but not all the way..........OK Wouldn't raise but you can hear trim motor working? Wouldn't lower all the way down, hear motor working? Boat has sat for a year prior to this test. Any thoughts?
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    Choices

    Found a rare original owner 1979 Fishmaster 18 in working order with many extra's. Price is right but will have to use USHIP. Also found an 84 SS 180 with a 140 Rude just needing a tune, new floor, and cosmetics. Assume both cost the same, one needs more work than the other, both need...
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    74 180 SS OB/Open Bow

    Well, after lots of searching across the USA, I found an 18' right in my backyard. She was maybe in the water 20 times the past 25 seasons. In other words, in great shape. First order of business is removing 4 year old gas from the tank, then do a look-see on all the mechanical stuff. The 1974...
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    79 Holidayv5

    Hey folks, new to the site. Just sold my 2000 after fixing her up, inside but moreso the hull. That's another topic. Got a lead on a real nice Holiday, going to see it and run it on the water. At first glance, she looks great. Any input appreciated.
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