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  1. classiccat

    Handle Change. Post Count?

    I want to start off by saying "thank you!" to the admins & mods who helped with my recent handle change. From BlueFin16 to classiccat; I recently sold my beloved bluefin and didnt need the constant reminder of my loss :) My only question is whether or not my post count / rank can be reinstated...
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    Axle/Suspension rating for an 18' StarCraft Supersport

    Trailer Dudes...Question. The weight of my 18' Starcraft rig is in a tricky spot. 1975 NADA guide: says #850 for the hull. My '70Hp Rude is around #220 however I'll eventually upsize to a V4 ...putting me in the mid-3's for the O/B. I figure the TeeNee trailer (being restored here) I'm...
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration wow DJ! goes to show that even the experienced guys bleed :lol: Hope the digit heals-up quickly! That vinyl is a PERFECT match for your red. Awesome!
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    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration It's cool to see you getting such great use out of the rig already! +1 on the blue & that striper isn't too shabby either...15lbs is where the really start pullin' good! The lab looks right at home on the bow deck! I have a feeling that's where my chug...
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    Gasket Sealant Recommendation(s) for Exhaust Manifold and Adapter Plate

    I'm at the tail-end of restoring a '75 70Hp 3cyl Evinrude. I cranked-it up for the 1st time this past weekend and a warped outer exhaust cover eventually revealed itself (2:38): It's flat until the last 2.5"...from there it deflects as much as 0.040". A replacement cover will be here...
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    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration nice! They're some pretty good numbers! How's the hole shot? It looks like you have room to drop the prop pitch a bit. regarding the fish, we'll accept photos of a filleted carcass however the Offshore should be in the background as proof. :spy: :lol:
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    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    Re: Starcraft on C-list/ebay! '69 Jet Star for $900 (Pinebush, NY). Electric shift 50Hp Rude. :cold:
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    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    Re: Starcraft on C-list/ebay! 1964 19' Starchief with 115 Rude for $2000 (Durham, NY) ...a little heavy on the price based on pics / description but cool boat
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    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration without pics... it didn't happen :fish: :lol: the teak steering wheel cap ties-in those comfy chairs! :thumb:
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    1975 70Hp Evinrude Scored Cylinder

    I recently pulled the powerhead off of newly acquired 70573B after discovering that my exhaust housing was bent (replaced the ext. exhaust hsg). With the powerhead off, I figured that it would be a good time to check the exhaust/head gaskets & add a tell tale. Exhaust manifold had alot of...
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    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration tank-hull, bullet-proof motor and now a bomb-proof deck! Cloth is like rebar in epoxy...if done right, it will not check...but I can understand your apprehension after what you were just through. Maybe cover it up with rug or pads if you're taking it out...
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    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration :lol: I would think it would be designed flat or bowed towards center (concave-up) so that it sheds water towards the bilge above-deck rather than relying on limber holes. Alot of those little runabouts have an exaggerated concave-up deck...I've always...
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    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration Consider yourself lucky to catch it and that it wasn't hidden under carpet or vinyl. I would've suspected that the warped pieces would've been the 1st to check since you had to stress the wood grain to get it to conform to the stringers/ribs.
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    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration I'm sorry to say it CT but it looks like checking; your wood grains run from port to SB. Its bad news because it exposes untreated wood to the elements. Can you peel-up an inconspicuous area to see if it is indeed the wood grain lifting? search around the...
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    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration That stinks CT. it could be checking. Certain PLY types are more prone to it than others. The work-around is glass cloth. do you have any pics of it?
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    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration A guy with your identical engine pushing a glasser: Thread: Optimum RPM range for '82 70HP Evinrude?. Prop it to hit 5500...which the 17 may be doing already once you put the hammer down and get the trim sorted. Maybe you'll even be able to slap a 19 on...
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    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration You're FSM should list the RPM range (guessing 4500-5500). Max operating RPM for my '75 70Hp is 5500 (70Hp is @ 5000 RPM). A good starting point is having the cavitation plate even with bottom of the Hull. The water level is critical while on-plane; cav...
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    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration Woohooo! Congrats!!! Amazing job in only 2 months...you flew through that! :plane:
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    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration while you're in there, search "STARCRAFT Boats 1969 Vintage ORIGINAL Print Ad Offshore Fishing V-Hull Garage" :cool: dude in the back is thinking, "I wish this splashwell was 10" shorter"
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    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration get yourself a factory service manual (fleabay search: 1982 OMC Johnson/Evinrude Service Manual- 2hp thru V6 models). that's one of the years that OMC combined the product line into 1 manual...it's still really good; i have the '83 combined manual for my...
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