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    Looking at a 1981 150 V6...anything to look out for?

    I am going to look at replacement for my 1972 1150, I currently have it apart, with a 1981 150. The 1150 is the only outboard I have owned so a V6 will be a completely different animal. Is there anything that would be a deal breaker or something to steer clear of with the V6? Are they strong...
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    Fixing leaking exhaust plate on 1972 1150

    I have been on the hunt to repower my boat due to a leaking exhaust plate causing cylinders 3 & 4 not to fire once warmed up to temp. After looking at several used Mercs much worse off than mine I think I might just try to repair this one. For anyone who has attempted this repair, what are the...
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    150HP on an 18' SS...?

    The 1972 Mercury 1150 on my 18' SS is sucking water from the exhaust plate on two cylinders so I am looking for a replacement. I went to look at another inline 6 today but it had low compression on #3. It was a 1975 1500 so the weight is almost identical to my current motor and I could have...
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    Looking at a replacement 1150...fair value?

    Hello I am looking at this 1150 locally. It is a 1975 by SN. It will need a new internal wiring harness or I coul pull the harness off my 72 1150. Assuming the compression checks out and the gear oil is free of water what is this thing worth? It would be nice to have the better gear ratio...
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    1972 1150, cylinders 3 & 4 not firing

    Been chasing ghosts all season after no problems last year. It started bogging down fully loaded so I pulled the three carbs for a good cleaning and some new gaskets. The carbs looked good but the middle carb now leaks when I prime the bulb. Could a high float level cause those cylinders not to...
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    Considering going to the dark side...

    So a late 80s inboard Correct Craft has caught my eye and I am thinking about the unthinkable....SELLING my SS! We are going to the lake this weekend to get my boat on the water and checkout the Correct Craft to see what the wife thinks. It is 19' inboard but closed bow...she is not super...
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    Looking at a 1987 Correct Craft Dominique

    I am going to look at a 1987 Correct Craft Dominique this weekend at a local lake. Aside from obvious stringer issues that I need to look for, what else might make for a deal breaker on a late 80s inboard boat? Any major maintenance issues I need to make sure have been done etc, etc. I have...
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    Two ski lockers on an 18' SS?

    So I have this 1/2 poly board type stuff that a friend gave me from his old boat...it used to be an engine cover. Anyway I had planned on using it as a door or wind break between the consoles. It is the wrong size for that. Well after my recent trip to Lake Powell, camping off a boat for four...
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    My first trip to Powell...INCREDIBLE!

    So I finally made it to Powell with a few friends that have been going there for years. We left Albuquerque, NM last Thursday about 1230. We got to Halls Crossing with about an hour left until sunset. Just enough time to load/launch the boat and find camp. We camped for four nights and had...
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    My Trailer restoration

    I picked up this boat and trailer last July. I jumped right into restoration of the boat which has gone well. The trailer on the other hand has been a project of funtion while I decided whether to throw my current trailer in the trash and get a new one, or keep this old home built girl...
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    Correct prop for Lake Powell

    I am taking my 1973 18' Starcraft SS with a 1972 Mercury 1150 to Lake Powell next month. I would like more top end speed than I currently have. At 4500' above sea level with a 15p prop, I am not sure of the diameter, I am at 31mph at 6000 RPM. Can I spin a 19 or would a 17 be better... is a...
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    Quick Starmada...Need Help!!!

    I busted two power T&T hoses today. My four new lines were supposed to be here yesterday but that is a different story. Anyways I replaced the two with some used ones and from all the leaks I totally locked up the system. So I disconnected the hoses on the the right cylinder and it freed...
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    North Winds 5-20...take the family to the lake or not?

    I want to get the family on the water for the first time this season. The sky is forecast to be clear with a high of 86, but winds are supposed to 5-20mph on a small narrow lake about 40 miles long. That kind of wind won't bother me or my 18' Starcraft, but I am just not sure if this might...
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    Hyperlite State? Board suggestions...

    I am looking to purchase my first wakeboard. I have been on the water a few times but have been snowboarding for 15 years. I want a decent intermediate board that several people can use without breaking the bank. We live too far from the lake to justify a very expensive board. My boat doesn't...
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    New trailer options for 1973 Starcraft 18' SS?

    I am exploring options for sourcing a brand new trailer for my boat. I have been watching Craigslist for months and have concluded if I find a used trailer I will be in the same position as I am now. My trailer needs tires, spring bushings, winch post and lots of rust removal and paint. The...
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    My 1150 at idle and shifting

    I recently had my remote rewired with new internal, battery and ignition switch, added power T&T and installed a fixed fuel tank and fuel/water seperator. I got everything put back together but no matter how i adjusted the shift barrel I could not engage reverse. So...I did some research and...
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    Opinions on this tower for my SS

    http://www.barewest.com/t1.php I found this tower browsing the web. It looks like a stronger, although more expensive, alternative to a ski pylon. I will need to get struts for my Bimini, but this would probably look ok on my old aluminum boat. Let me know what you think.
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    Fuel Filter Location

    I am going from two portable 6 gallon tanks to a fixed 18 gallon tank. I want to install a fuel filter in-line somewhere. Should it be placed before the prime bulb and after the tank or after the prime bulb and before the engine? Thanks!
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    Will this tow bar work on my SS?

    I spotted this and am wondering if anyone has made something like this work on a Starcraft. Thanks! http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/boa/2775404249.html
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    Electrostatic paint on my trailer?

    It is time to deal with my ugly trailer. I have already replaced the bunks and brackets, lights and harness, winch strap, fenders, and replaced the bearing seals and repacked the bearings. Now it is on to cosmetics and my question. I got a quote to sandblast and paint my trailer with and...
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