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  1. Tnstratofam

    Frustrating Performance.

    :attention:I would like to first say that I know the iboats team has been working hard to get the forums back up to a useable speed with fewer issues. I am sure that there are plenty of people out there busting there rears trying to fix all the glitches as they pop up. That being said it's been...
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    Boone Lake Johnson City Tn Lake Level down for 2015

    Due to repairs being made at Boone dam on Boone Lake by TVA the following Information was provided by a local news station. Lake levels will remain approximately 10 feet below the winter draw down level for most of the summer. This means that several home owners who have docks, and several...
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    Saw questions and opinions.

    I'm thinking of upgrading my circ saw as well as my miter saw. I have a cheap Skill circ saw that is okay, and has worked fine for the tasks I've had so far. I'm planning on doing some remodeling, and later will do some cabinet projects, and was wondering should I look into getting a better circ...
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    HP rating on outboards

    I have a question about which number means what. My 1982 Chrysler outboard is a 75hp. Now I think that rating for my engine is at the prop. I believe older outboards are rated at the crankshaft. So here is my question when looking at an older outboard how do you determine the hp rating at the...
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    My hair may all be white/grey soon!

    My youngest son turned 16 today!:faint2: My oldest son is 23 and out of college. My daughter is 20 and in college. Now my stepson is 16 and on the road! I'm only 42, and I feel like I may have just aged 10 years.:eek: I told the Admiral we were going to take snapshots of ourselves so we can show...
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    Newbies who don't listen to our advice.

    Okay so a year or so ago the Admiral and I purchased our first boat together. We made all the classic mistakes. Bought first boat we looked at. Didn't do any research on year and model of drive system. ( It's obsolete.) No idea about how much work our new boat needed. Total newbies!!! Now in...
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    Repaired leak in our 16ftSS Starcraft.

    Some time ago I replaced the transom in our Starcraft. ( The link is in my sig at the bottom.) After having her out on the water a few times I found there would always be a little water in the bilge area. Now I contributed this to water coming in over the splash well, or us getting in and out of...
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    Tach for 75HP Chrysler.

    I want to add a tach to my 75hp Chrysler outboard. Just looking for opinions on a decent brand. I bought an old one from a local marina that I was told would work, but it doesn't. I've looked at the Faria brand, but I'm not sure what would be good. Also would I be better off to by the tach in a...
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    What Type Inline Fuel Filter Do You Use?

    I installed this filter between our fuel pump and carbs. We've had it out a couple of times this season, and after we got home on Saturday night I noticed a strong fuel smell coming from the boat. When I took the cowl off I noticed the fuel filter was empty. When I tried the primer bulb gas spit...
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    Replacing my 16ft SS Starcrafts Transom

    Re: Replacing my 16ft SS Starcrafts Transom Here She is basically done. Well if any boat is really truly done that is. I've still got to fix the small cracks in the rear of the splash well. I'm also looking for my leak. I think for now I'm going to take Lake Lovers advice and seal any...
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    Replacing my 16ft SS Starcrafts Transom

    Re: Replacing my 16ft SS Starcrafts Transom Okay Official Mothers Day splash..... The Admiral and The First Mate patiently awaiting... Rebuilt my carbs and we have WAKE!!!!!!:whoo: The GPS on my phone showed 32mph. That's with two adults and two teenagers who think they're adults.. Not to...
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    75 hp Chrysler I.D. and questions.

    I'm trying to determine the age of my outboard. It is on an 82 Starcraft, and I think it is original to the boat. Here is a picture of the motor I.D. tag. Also the exhaust water hose ( not sure if that is the correct wording ) is leaking just a bit of water into the leg when it is running...
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    Replacing my 16ft SS Starcrafts Transom

    Re: Replacing my 16ft SS Starcrafts Transom Stupid computer.. I somehow can't finish a post before my computer flakes out on me.. As I was saying in the last post I'm not unhappy with my trip to the lake yesterday. Even with all my engine problems the boat is almost 100%. There are some things...
  14. Tnstratofam

    Need some trailer set up help.

    I have a 16 foot Starcraft SS on a Shorelander bunk trailer. I think it is set up incorrectly. First I think the bunks may be to short, and set up to high. The weight of the bow is resting on the front roller which I know needs replacing. When I load her she doesn't want to stay...
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    Replacing my 16ft SS Starcrafts Transom

    Re: Replacing my 16ft SS Starcrafts Transom Besides actually working at my job some today:blue: I also spent the day cutting and bending some sheet metal at my work to fix the leaking roof on my garage. Today was the first warm non rainy day in a while. So even though I've been...
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    Replacing my 16ft SS Starcrafts Transom

    Re: Replacing my 16ft SS Starcrafts Transom Ok so I didn't get any real work on the boat done today, but I did pick up some materials. This is what $150.00 bucks buys you at our local Lowes. I lied a bit I did sand on the transom skin a little to see how hard it would be to get the staining...
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    Replacing my 16ft SS Starcrafts Transom

    Re: Replacing my 16ft SS Starcrafts Transom Ga & jb. It is about 3 inches to the bottom of the boat from the bottom of that plate. Also there is a screw or bolt of some kind in the bottom of the plate. I wonder if it's something like a battery box or hold down of some kind. The bilge is mounted...
  18. Tnstratofam

    Replacing my 16ft SS Starcrafts Transom

    Re: Replacing my 16ft SS Starcrafts Transom Here are some pics of the missing rivets along the outer transom skin, and the caulk the po tried to seal them with.:facepalm:
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    Replacing my 16ft SS Starcrafts Transom

    Re: Replacing my 16ft SS Starcrafts Transom While trying to remove this tie down out I wallowed out the two holes in the outer transom skin a bit. I hope some 5200 will seal it up okay.
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    Replacing my 16ft SS Starcrafts Transom

    Re: Replacing my 16ft SS Starcrafts Transom A couple of questions. Does anyone know what this piece is for? The bracket I am pointing to is where the bottom of the transom was screwed in. It is riveted to the transom skin. However several rivets are broken so I will have to do some more...
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