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    BIA Prop Rating Question

    Any idea when BIA started rating at the prop shaft instead of flywheel, and why the decided to do so ? I ask because I have a 1976 evenrude on another boat and wonder if it is basically getting the same power to the prop / propulsion
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    Starcraft Hull design changes

    What year did they start to put the gas tank in the floor ?
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    1986 Mercury 75hp Mod.

    Hi Guys : I just bought another project witch has a 1986 Mercury 75Hp , 4 Cyl. that has no spark. After reading several posts it seem like the first thing to check is the wiring condition at the controls and the tilt switch and I will be doing that first thing in the spring. Being that...
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    1992 75hp Mercury 2-stroke, overheating warning

    Just wondering at what temp the heads need to be to set off a properly working temp alarm ?
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    Starcraft Hull design changes

    Hi Guys : A few years ago I remember reading about Starcraft changing the design of their Hulls ( or Hull support ) in the mid 80's ( if I remember right ) and the changes made were more prone to leaking than the earlier and later boats. I would of thought I read that here but cant seem to...
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    new floor on 1976 Starcraft Holiday.

    That floor looks great.
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    Wisconsin title.

    UPDATE : I did get the paperwork I needed from the seller ( POA ) without much trouble and did get the boat and motor titled in my name. It is clear to me that a lot depends on who you talk to at these government agencies and when it comes to dealing with out of state boats it is hard to find...
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Yea, its very hard not to ding up the paint on a boat.
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    1983 starcraft ss180 restore

    I have owned and restored both 16' and 18' Holidays, witch are the same hull as the ss but with a closed bow. I am 350# and usually go out alone. I feel completly safe in the 18' as far as roll but not so much in the 16'. When I am in the 16' and have to go to one side of the boat I usually...
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    Wisconsin title.

    His represenative ( POA ) witch is his son, the owner is ill.
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    Wisconsin title.

    Well, Here we go : As suggested I contacted the local title office and was told I needed a Bill Of Sale for the Boat, Motor and Trailer witch needed to be signed by both the seller and buyer and have the date and purchase price listed on it. I was told I also needed the title for the boat...
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    Wisconsin title.

    Hi Guys, not sure 100% where to post this question : I am from Ohio and I am going to buy a boat from Wisconsin. The seller says that Wisconsin does not title outboard motors or trailers and the only thing he has is a title for the boat itself ( 1972 Starcraft 18' holiday ) He also says...
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    My 1977 Holiday project

    Got this done in 3 weeks, Not a complete restoration but good enough for me ... 1977 Starcraft Holiday 18' - YouTube
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    1975 85 HP Evinrude

    Hi guys, I just came across a '75 85HP Evinrude and I have a couple of quick questions : 1) Does this motor come with a over temp alarm, and if so where is it located at ? 2) What does the purple wires with yellow stripe go to ? ( one of two are disconnected at the junction box on top of...
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    Ohio Registration Question

    Hi Guys, I am starting another Starcraft project, a 1977 18' holiday and I have a question about the registration stickers : When I bought the boat ( used ) the seller had new registration stickers on it that are good till 2015, However the registration card he gave me was for the stickers...
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    Trailer lights.

    Hi Guys, I am just wondering why one side of my running lights dim down, when the opposite side has the turn signal on ? It does it when either the left or right turn signal is on . :confused:
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    Oil mix with an injected motor.

    Hi guys, I have a new to me 1989 40 hp Yamaha motor. It was suggested to me to pre mix my first tank of gas 50:1 until I was sure the oil injection system was working ( by seeing if the level in the tank dropped) My question is : Is this good advice ? would I have problems with running a...
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    Our Paint Chronicles

    Re: Our Paint Chronicles 1964 16' Jupiter Wash boat with dish soap and let air dry Remove / mask off anything I didn't want painted Sand boat with orbital sander and 220 grit paper Prime bare spots with acid etch primer Wash boat with dish soap again and let air dry Scuff up primer spots by...
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    1989 Yamaha 40hp advice...

    Hi guys, I took my new to me '89 Yamaha 40 hp motor ( witch sat for seven years, after being professionally winterized ) to a marina to have them look at it. They said the compression was good, ignition was good and the crank case held pressure fine and was passing water fine. However they...
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    Hoist - A - Boat.

    Hi Guys, I need to get my boat off the trailer so I can get the trailer weighed. I figured I would rig up this crude hoist system but then started having second thoughts. Right now my main consern is if the handles on the back of the boat ( a 1964 16' Jupiter ) were strong enough to handle...
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