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  1. dave524

    Removing seats in Aluminum 14' Starcraft

    My father bought a 14' Starcraft deep v last fall. it has 3 seats in it, and he would like to know if removing the center seat, or cutting it in halve to make it a walk-through will in any way weaken the boat. We are going to put floors in it, but things would work out better if the center seat...
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    What year is my motor ??

    Hello again, I bought a Merc 20 hp and am wonderig what year it is ? Numbers are : 4823029 Thanks !!
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    2000 Chrysler Concord to tow 14' starcraft

    Hello all again. My dad is buying his first boat and wants to pull it with his car. is this car going to be able to pul a boat like in this picture. Only about 60miles one way to his lake. Thanks again, Dave
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    What makes a boat a deep V hull ??

    Thanks everyone for your replys to my first post. I am trying to figure out which boat to buy. I want a deep V, but the second boat that I am looking at has me confused. Is it a deep V or not. The green one is $850.00, and the white one is about $1500.00. What do you think ...
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    Used Boat Purchase, need input.

    Hello to all. I am looking at a 14' Starcraft deep V Hull with a trailer, a Yamaha 9.9 outboard, a motorguide bow mount trolling motor( electric steer), and several other goodies. The asking price is $1700.00. Is this a good price or not ? How good are Yamaha Motors? Thanks for the input. Dave...
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    What year is my motor

    Hello. I am purchasing a used boat for my father, and it has a Yamaha 9.9 on it. Was wondering what the year is, and how good of a motor these are. Assuming that the motor runs fine, ( It looks great ) What do you think this should be worth. I am trying to convince my father that a Starcraft...
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    More summer boat pics

    Thought it would be nice to share some great pics of this summer. Check em out !!
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    Prop Questions, Want more speed.

    Hello. I have a 1989 Force 50hp outboard on my boat and I want it to go faster. What do I look for in changing the prop ? How do I know when I have done enough without going to far ? Thanks for the help !!! Dave
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    Trim Tabs ? Is my boat to small ??

    Hello Again to everyone. I was reading a article in the Boating Life magazine about trim tabs. They sound like they would help my boat when I am in it alone, but is my boat to small / underpowered for them to make a differance. I have a 17' Blue fin Sportsman with a 50hp Force motor on it...
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    Name That Boat !!!

    Hello All. After owning my boat for a year now, I am looking for help choosing a name. I am not the most creative person, would like to have something with my last name in it. ( Bair ) . Also, I do alot of fishing with this boat. Any ideas ? Thanks alot !!!! Dave
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    Transom Saver PT 2. Is this OK ?

    Having issues trying to get picture to post. Please send me email and I will forward you the pics. I need to know if this is ok or not. Thanks again, Dave Dave524@ptd.net
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    Transom Savers, How Do You Mount ?????

    Helllo ! How do you guys recomend that a transome saver be mounted to the trailer ? when mounted should it carry the weight of the motor or not ? Thanks, Dave
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    MANY THANKS TO ALL !!!!!!!!!!!!

    I wanted to post this message for everyone to read. I have been working on a 1962 Johnson Seahorse 18hp motor for about a week. I do not have the $$$$ to send this motor to a shop to get fixed, and it was given to me as a gift from my father. He bought it at a flea market for $200.00. I hooked...
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    Does my motor have a thermostat ? Where is it ?

    1962 Johnson sea Horse 18 HP. No water comming from reliefs. New impeller, do I have a thermostat and where is it ? Thanks ! Dave
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    OVERHEATING !!! HELP !!!

    I am working on a 1962 johnson seahorse 18hp. I just replaced the impeller, and all is well in that area, however, still no water out of the back of the motor, and the motor is getting hot. Any ideas what to check ?? Thanks alot, Dave
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    18HP 1962 Johnson SeaHorse Repair

    Hello. I have a 62 Johnson that needs a impeller replaced. I have worked on several Mercury motors before, is this one any harder, and what should I beware of. Thanks for your help in advance. Dave
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    Looking for help

    Hello . i just purchased a Johnson Seahorse from a yard sale for $200.00. I need to know what year it ts, and what horse power. Mod # FD-16A, Ser # 2189967. Thanks for the help, Dave
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    Planing A Vacation

    I am from NE PA and am looking to plan a 3 or 4 day fishing get away. Looking for water that I can run a 50hp motor on, but not very large lake. Also looking to camp out at the lake. Any good spots out there ? I love to bass fish, but open to anything, just need to get away for a few days...
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    Mercury Outboard Pictures

    Hello again. I am working on a 1987 Merc Classic 50. I am at a loss, the motor cover will not latch on the front of the motor. It looks like a older cover than what should be on the motor. If anybody knows where I can get a picture of what this motor should look like I would appreciate it. I...
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    Classic 50 Impeller Replacement

    Hello All !! I am replacing the impeller in a 87 Merc 45hp. I have the top half of the impeller housing off an am wondering if the lower part comes out of the housing. I have pictures, I dont know if i can get them in this post. Please email me if you would like to see them. Thanks for all the...
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