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  1. mich-fish

    1982 16SS Floor Replacement

    Here are some pics, I have been using the boat for a couple years and was not planning on doing this at this time.The weather turned nice and I decided to do a little upgrading.
  2. mich-fish

    1982 16SS Floor Replacement

    I am in the process of replacing the rotten flooring on my 16SS. I have removed the consoles and wood so far and getting ready to remove the pour in foam. I have followed some of the restoration threads and was wondering how everyone gets the hull so clean. Are you using some kind of stripper to...
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    82' 75 hp Johnson shift rod length

    Just checking out a new to me engine. I removed the lower unit to replace the impeller and saw online about adjusting the shift rod to a certain measurement. Is the measurement in F/N/R? and what is the correct measurement? I also found that the lower unit oil was milky. I drained the fluid and...
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    New tin 16 SS

    Picked up a new to me 16 SS, she needs a little attention but should do what I wanted her for. I need to do a little wood work, but should be usable. I should have checked the lower unit oil before purchase, do to milky oil. Did vacuum test and pressure test and found no leaks.:happy:I dont plan...
  5. mich-fish

    omc conversion

    Are the keyholes the same for a cobra outdrive and mercruiser outdrive? Am looking at purchasing a boat with a 3.0 omc and would like to change to mercruiser. Or would I be better off just purchasing a conversion outdrive?
  6. mich-fish

    Welded hull or Reevits

    What are the pros to having a welded hull, except for possible leaks from loose rivets? Are they stronger? Have not bought an Islander yet and was wondering about Crestliner. Is the ride the same? Is Crestliner a better boat?
  7. mich-fish

    221 Starcraft Islander

    I found a very clean Islander and also found that the floor was rotted in the rear corners. How hard is it to repair bad floor and what is recommended for the repair? The boat is a 89 and appears to be in great shape other than the floor. I could not really find any damage to the transom but is...
  8. mich-fish

    22 starcraft islander hardtop?

    I was planning on looking at this boat and was looking for advice on what to look at for potential problems/concerns on this style boat? All info is greatly appreciated. http://saginaw.craigslist.org/boa/2880442531.html
  9. mich-fish

    Starcraft Islander?

    I have owned several glass boats but am seriously thinking of aluminum. My question is Islander?, Sylvan offshore? Sea-Nymph or Sabre? Any help would be appreciated. Anything special to look at on any model? Planning on 4.3 or larger engine. Boat will be mainly used on Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron...
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