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  1. 1216bandit

    Islander tan color code?

    I'm going to paint the boat this spring and just wondering if anyone knows the color code or something really close to the light tan used on the mid 80's islanders? There are a few spots I'm going to have to hit with zinc chromate primer...can I put finish paint directly over the zinc primer...
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    3.0 mercruiser momentary loss of power

    The engine is a 3.0 serial 0c607719 with digital distributorless ignition. The last time out there was a quick loss of power (did it 3 times during a 15 mile run), almost like you quickly hit a kill switch. The engine did not quit nor did it come off plane just that quick moment of silence...
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    mercruiser 4.3 reliability/issues?

    I am looking at a 1994 boat with a mercruiser 4.3 engine with about 500 hours on it. Most of the hours were at low rpm trolling speeds. I just thought I'd better check with the experts here as to the reliability of this engine...anything in particular I should watch for or check? Could...
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    Islander 19' vs 22'

    I am thinking about moving up to the larger Islander. I had thought of the 26 footer but think it may be just a bit much for me and the lady to launch/ retrieve on our own. Anyhow, just wondering how the little 3 litre works out in the 22' boat. Is it enough motor? I know on the 19 footer it...
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    I love my Islander but....

    The still dead air behind the windshield is driving me nuts!!! I mean it does an awsome job of protecting one from the elements, but dang I miss that wind in the face at full throttle or that bit of a breeze when trolling. I'm not quite sure of how I'm going to deal with this but have the...
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    tach acting weird

    The engine is a 1984 3 litre mercruiser 130 with electronic ignition conversion. Tach has worked just fine till the last time out. It wont indicated any higher than about 1300 rpm and does return to idle rpm but stays there when the engine is shut off. If I turn the ignition on it will drop...
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    loose exhaust tube leaking water into bildge

    A while back I had water a leak into the bilge and after close inspection of the bellows which were in top shape I had no idea what else to check. I brought it into the local shop and the mechanic said that of the 4 nuts on the exhaust tube , three were finger tight and the 4th he couldnt get...
  8. 1216bandit

    couple of radio/gps questions

    I have been doing some reading here and have a couple of basic questions. I'm not into electronics and am a bit confused about a few things. I will be buying a fixed mount radio and wondering what feature the radio has to have to interface with a gps. I would like to be able to send and...
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    How watertight is your boat?

    I picked up a 1984 Islander last summer and always had some water in the bildge. The pump would kick on but not too often and when I pulled the boat out at the end of the day a fair amount would always drain out. I never did actually measure how much but I would have to guess a couple of...
  10. 1216bandit

    8 hp merc prop shaft seal

    the motor is a 2000 8hp stroke merc and it appears to have a leaking seal. Came of the lake and noticed this oily goo in the hub. I drained the lower leg when I got home and clean oil came out...no water. Is this seal hard to replace? I dont have a manual for this motor. Thanx for any...
  11. 1216bandit

    leaking water into boat from outdrive?

    The boat is a 19' starcraft islander with a 3.0 and alpha 1 drive, year 1984. Water is leaking into the bildge, running down the plate that bolts to transom. The bellows are in new condition, no age cracks etc. We were anchored and still fishing so the motor was not running when I noticed the...
  12. 1216bandit

    2 stroke oil

    I'm looking at picking up a 2000 9.9 merc trolling motor and am wondering if there are some oils that produce less smoke/fumes than others? How about synthetics, can they be mixed leaner? Thanx!....Dan
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    1982 26' hardtop on craigslist

    I went and looked at this boat this morning. I took a pass on it because it really is too big to keep at home and trailer when I want to use it. Here is a couple of links from craigslist from the metro Detroit area. Price has been dropped from $5100 to $3200. The floor is very solid although...
  14. 1216bandit

    islander transom question

    The transom on my 19' I/O 1984 islander is soggy from the bottom up about 3". The rest of it is very solid. My question is can just the soggy parts be removed and replaced? I cant post any pictures of the area as the boat is shrink wrapped for the winter. Thanx...Dan
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    1984 islander side panels

    This past summer I picked up a 1984 19' Islander that needs some interior work done. Would someone be kind enough to post up a picture or 2 of the interior side panel/walls so I can get some kind of idea of what the finished product should look like? I included some pics of mine so you know...
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    troll with a short shaft motor?

    Dumb question for you, why are long shaft motors preffered for trolling? I have a 19 ft starcraft i/o and an older 9.9 merc short shaft. Is there any reason I cant use that motor? I am guessing that the prop on a short shaft, doesnt extend below the hull but I cant see how that would make...
  17. 1216bandit

    trim limit/position sender wiring

    The motor is a 3 litre 130hp and an alpha 1 outdrive, in a 1984 starcraft islander. The trim limit as well as trim position sender wires are cut (I just bought the boat so p.o. did the cutting) and are just hanging in the engine compartment. Since the wires look pretty ragged I would like to...
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    1984 starcraft islander

    I picked up this boat with trailer the other day...not real pretty but the potential is there for a nice fishing/pleasure craft. 130 hp with alpha 1, the motor and outdrive are nice and clean, new fuel pump, new water separater, carb rebuilt, new winch and tongue on the trailer. The motor...
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    25 hp merc convert to elect start?

    I have an electric start 25 hp merc, early 80's that is now for parts only. I found a 25hp without electric start (about the same year motor) and am wondering if I can convert it with my starter etc. Thanx...Dan
  20. 1216bandit

    89 wellcraft cc

    I'm going to have a look at this boat on Monday. It has a low hour 1991 225 Yamaha on it and comes on a 1988 galvanized double axle e-z load trailer. The owner told me the boat was rolled off the trailer on its side in a tornado and suffered cosmetic superficial damage to the rear upper...
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