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    18' SS with blown inboard motor for $500 (a deal or not)?

    The quest for an 'affordable' 18' SS continues. Saw this on CL for 1971 V-hull SS At $500 is this reasonable - with potential blown engine? Would actually prefer on OB version. What is a typical cost for a used engine - assuming the worst here? Here's the ad The boat- Ran great up until...
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    Any warnings signs here?

    My quest for a 'low initial investment' SS continues, I found a potential a couple of hours and looking for the Starmada's collective wisdom. I would prefer an 18 -- but a 16 is better than nothing! This is a saltwater boat. I'm it can be had for less than a thousand -- probably more like $700...
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    '73 Chieftan 21 ft

    The quest for a tinnie continues. Still have my eye on a 18' ft ss, but then I saw this ad on CL for a '73 - 21 ft Chieftan for $800. "CHIEFTAIN CUDDY CABIN 6 CYL. GM ENGINE I/O MERCRUISER OUTDRIVE. SITS ON GALVANIZED DUAL AXLE EZ LOAD TRAILER WITH POWER WINCH. FULL CANVAS WITH SCREENS. MANY...
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    Thoughts on '71 18' SS w/120 I/O

    The search for an open bow Starcraft goes on... Found an ad for this one about 3 hours away in New England. The owner is asking $1,200 (firm). Says it has a 120 hp Mercruiser I/O that runs great. Have to admit that don't know much about I/O's and what to look for when buying. A little more...
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    Noise and aluminum hulls?

    This is probably a dumb question, but that has never stopped me before! I've read some post somewhere that stated aluminum boats are noisier than fiberglass boats. I'm curious what kind of noise are we talking about: water moving along the hull, vibration from the motor, or something else? I...
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    Compression Test without a battery?

    I have read the FAQ on compression testing. I would like to know if, or how, you can compression test a larger motor 75 - 125 HP without a battery. I am considering a couple of boats and neither has battery for the motor. Can I use jumper cable from my car to crank an outboard without damage...
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    125HP Evinrude Hydro Electric Shift or 75HP Johnson?

    I am considering buy an 18 ft aluminum hull bow rider with a max hp rating of 140 hp. There is one for sale with an Evinrude 1972 125 HP (hydro electric shift model). The seller bought the motor used about a year and has not seen it run himself. I have seen the motor and it looks very clean and...
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    Holiday or SS?

    My search for a Starcraft continues. I have a few that I'm considering. The first question is a Holiday or a SS? I'm looking for a boat that can hold at least 5 (more is better) for tubing, skiing and may be a little fishing. Unfortunately, money is a consideration, which is why I'm looking at...
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    What to look for in a low cost used boat?

    I apologize in advance if this has been asked before (and I'm sure it has, but I didn't know what search terms to use). I am in the market, although my wife doesn't know it yet, for an inexpensive bowrider type boat that will last 5 or 6 years. I have 3 kids ages 11 to 13 and think they would...
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    Deal or No Deal on early 80's Sea Sprite?

    Let me start by saying that I'm a sailor -- not a power boater. However, I'm thinking of getting a bowrider so that the family can do some tubing and fishing. Like most people, I don't have a lot of money to spend on a second boat (still keeping sailboat). I have an opportunity to purchase an...
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    Question on replacing Gear Housing on '84 OMC

    I need some "Straight Talk" on an opportunity to purchase a boat that needs a new Gear Housing and Bushing (omc part #982226) on the upper gearcase. As best I can tell the boat has a 1984 OMC 3.8L sterndrive. The motor has less than 700 hours on it. The problem is that the Gear Housing is...
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    Question on leaf plate

    Took carburetor off for rebuilding (again) and looked inside intake manifold. I noticed a white(ish) rectangle about 1/2" wide X 1" high (see pic). I presume this is normal and something that is supposed to be there. Not that familiar with 2-stroke engines and wanted to check. I looked at the...
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    Is this a problem?

    I have a 1969 Johnson 6HP long shaft (6RL69M). I was able to buy a replacement exhaust housing (the fitting that accepts the water tube grommet was broken off by the PO). However, one of the two screws that holds the exhaust plate on is broken. How big a problem is this? Should I be concerned...
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    Johnson 4 HP sync issue?

    I?m still having a problem with my motor, a 2000 Johnson 4 HP long-shaft, accelerating. It accelerates fine when cold, but after running more than a few minutes it will stall after when accelerating unless I back the throttle back to low speed. The primer bulb is still firm when this happens...
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    4 HP loses power after 10 minutes - good water stream

    My 2000, 4 HP Johnson - J4RLSS loses power after 5 - 10 of pushing my boat. The engine seems gas starved and will only run at slow speed -- otherwise it stalls. Makes no difference if I pump the primer bulb. I rebuilt the carb last fall and it ran like a top. It was winterized by running out all...
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    Exhaust housing water tube coupling - 69 6hp

    I am in the process of replacing the water pump in 69 6hp long shaft. Have the original service manual and have the lu off. The water tube came off with the water pump housing. Pretty sure I have a problem where the water tube connects to the exhaust housing with a grommet. First of all, the...
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