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So I finally have started the restoration of my 68 Starcraft Holiday Deluxe. I took it over to a boat mechanic I know after I couldn't get it to run and just found out why. Someone pulled the carb off at some point and half the guts are missing. He says unless I can find a good used one, I am...
I hate to part with it but, I don't have the time to work on it and I need funds to replace the transmission in my truck. I am trying to figure out how much it is worth. The boat is like a time capsule. It is complete however it needs basic maintenance to be usable.
It is a 1968 Starcraft...
I am looking to add a swim platform to the back of my 68 Starcraft aluminum runabout. I don't want to use fiberglass and love the look of wood so that makes an obvious choice, I have looked around and searched this forum with little luck so I figured I would start a new thread.
Post up your...
I came across a deal on CL that made me almost wet my pants... I couldn't call the guy fast enough! "I'LL TAKE IT!!" I informed him. This boat appears to be completely unmolested, 100% original. All the trim is present and in decent shape. The floors are solid as is the transom. This...
I came across what seems like a nice deck boat. I have enjoyed our Bayliner but... The wife and I are getting a divorce and she is taking the Bayliner along with the lakehouse.:mad:
So I have been browsing the local boat yards when time allows. I came across this boat and there is something...
Hey guys,
I have an 88 17' Capri and last weekend at the lake I hit a big wake way too hard and the side window brackets broke. Luckily the window fell in to the boat so I didn't loose it.
I hit hard enough that it shattered the drivers side windshield and broke the passenger side console...
We took the boat out yesterday and right off the bat the motor started giving me problems. I let it warm up for a minute while at the dock then I put it in gear and it died. Restart and repeat, this happened about three times. Finally I reved the motor for a minute and then put in to gear...
So I fixed me starter solinoid problem. Now I have a problem with the primer bulb not being able to draw fuel from the tank. The bulb was working fine when I started it 3weeks ago. Now I squeeze the bulb and it doesn't expand without some help. Also once it is collapsed the fuel has a...
I have 1987 85hp force that will not start.
First I checked the battery: 12.9v. Thats OK. Then I checked the cables: They are good and Ohm meter reads good contenuity. I tried to bypass the starter and jump power straight to starter: Spins right up, so starter is good.
I think the...
Can I just pull my 4 on 4" hubs and find 5 0n 4.5" that will drop right on with no mods or have I been sniffing glue?
I would like to change the bolt pattern to accomadate switching to aluminum wheels and tires. My trailer came with 5.30x12 steelies and I don't like the look and I have a bent...
Shouldn't I be able to rev my outboard up without engaging the prop. I had a Nitro bass boat in the past that I could sqeeze the button on the throttle control and move forward to rev motor with out the prop spinning.
I can't get my Bayliner to do this. Isn't it suppose too? Do I have a bad...
When I pulled my jon boat out of storage this spring I was pleased that the motor started on the second pull. It ran great on the first three outings. Then I rerouted the fuelline. I disconnected the fuel bulb so I could route the fuel line behind some support braces and reassembled it.
Now...
I don't think my Bayliner Capri is sitting properly on my trailer. I believe it is the original Escort trailer that the boat came with.
The bow eye is pushing into the bow roller in front of the winch. The boat can't go any farther forward yet, the bow is easy to lift like it hasn't gone far...
Bringing home my new to me boat today I noticed the tires getting awfully warm. The hubs got warm but not hot by anymeans. The tires were alot hotter than the hubs.
What could cause this?
Tires has 55-60psi in them. Rated for up to 80psi.
Could they need more air? They were not "bagging"...
I am soon to take posesion of a early-mid 90's Bayliner Capri with a 85hp force outboard. I have never worked on outboards before however I am very mechanically inclined. I do alot of automotive engine and electrical work so instead of giving a marina all of my money I have decided to take it...
I have seen a wide range of speeds that people tow their inflateables.
What is an apropriate and safe speed for towing a tuber? My daughter is chomping at the bit to get out on the tube and I am being a nervous Daddy.
Thanks!
By my username you can guess that I am the proud owner of a new to me Bayliner Capri.
It was given to my wife and I by a family member who hasn't used it in four years. I am told that it ran great and had no problems when it was winterized in the fall of '04. Due to events in their lives the...
