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  1. Berdink

    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    Here's my thread about the Suzuki that came with the boat. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/suzuki-75hp.753656/
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    Suzuki 75hp

    Ordered a $14 impeller from Amazon. Same part number as Brownspoint. Also bought one from Boats.net for $31. The Boats.net says it's genuine Suzuki. I'll post back with my take on both. . Edit, forgot to mention that I also bought this for the bolts when I put them back in. Loctite 299175 Paste...
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    Suzuki 75hp

    Got it out. The bolt has a flat edge that only allows it to go back on the same way. Impeller looks good. But beings I have it apart, I'll put a new one in. I just didn't want to start the motor without first checking. I didn't want a bunch of old rubber breaking off and going through the...
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    Suzuki 75hp

    Sorry about the vague thread title. It's a 1984 Suzuki DT 75. I'm going to drop the lower unit to check/change the impeller. . I found the nut for the linkage bolt on the side under the rubber plug. I read somewhere else to be careful not to move anything or things can become out of sync. But...
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    Post a pic of your starcraft!

    Hey, same seats as mine.
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    Searched - DIY Transom Cap Ideas

    I guess I missed this thread: https://forums.iboats.com/threads/transom-cap-replacement-ideas.750674/
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    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    Transom replacement is going good. I'm happy with how it's turning out. I am going to add a couple additional supports. I'll take some pictures when I'm done, but I can see where if it wasn't for the row of screws in the lower portion of the splash well into the transom, the transom would...
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    Supersports with tops?

    Do you have a picture with it up?
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    Need help with transom repair...

    Looks really good. I'm seeing lots of posts in these forums that it should last a long time. I had forgotten about my utility trailer that I used 3/4 inch plywood on. I always meant to paint it, but never did. I has sat outside in the rain of the Pacific Northwest for over 20 years - no finish -...
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    Rec gas prices???

    I'm guessing you're talking about ethanol free gasoline? I need to get some either this weekend or Wednesday. I get 92 for my 65 Chevy, and I get 87 for all my small engines. I'll post when I do.
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    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    Also found this that I like.
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    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    Found this template in an older thread. It'll come in handy when I'm ready to drill new holes.
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    Need help with transom repair...

    Speaking of lasting for years just being plywood without much prep. My transom skin has several drilled holes in it. Every drilled hole in the transom skin is also in the plywood transom. That makes me believe my plywood transom is original. There's lots of other evidence too. My point? The...
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    Need help with transom repair...

    I've read to drill them slightly bigger and then fill them with something sturdy but waterproof, then re-drill in the center of the sturdy waterproof product the actual size needed. . My thoughts are to just keep the water out of the hole. Outside the boat motor at the bolt. Between the boat...
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    Suzuki 75hp

    Still need to test start it. Obviously do a compression test first. Today I was looking at the hoses, and I noticed that the oil injection goes in after the carb and not before. I thought I read somewhere that after is better than before for the carbs. I don't know if that's really so. Because...
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    Need help with transom repair...

    I know.. sometimes a task seems huge, and so we go a different route. But in the end It's usually better to just dig in and do it.
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    Post a pic of your starcraft!

    Ha! Tow your 74' to the river with your Corolla. ;)
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    Primer for Wood for oil-based Rustoleum?

    No PT, they used a stainless steel overlay. I posted about it here in my thread ''67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable' https://forums.iboats.com/threads/67-holiday-18-make-it-usable.753826/post-5741551. . I'm definitely using OTF on the transom itself, but this is going to be a transom plate at the...
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    Options for water sealing wood

    And OSB just crumbles at the site of water. That says a lot for OTF.
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    Need help with transom repair...

    I bet you feel a lot better just making a new one. Looks good.
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