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  1. Tail_Gunner

    Interlux Paint changing the color depth

    Is anyone in the know as to the possibilities of changing the or customizing Bright Side paint? I am going to use a yellow, however my wife is telling me the factory yellow is to much of a mustard and needs to be lightned to a lemon or lighter yellow.<br /> <br />I really do not like this ideal...
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    Wood Vs Foam stringer question

    Recently ive just foamed my boat with 8lb two part foam. This stuff is so incredbily strong and stiiff iam just wondering why this type of foam is not used as a complete replacement for wood stringers.<br /><br />I guess i am also a bit worried if the strength of the foam is going to create some...
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    Gas tank bedding

    Im about to bed or seat the gas tank (underfloor) and am out of ideals as to what to use< that is what will create a smooth smooth service and provide some cushion and still is schock resistant and gas. I still have half the hull to sand and finish so im out on grinding and sanding a poly...
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    3.0l & alpha 1 routine service

    Recently i inherited a 1993 Starcraft, it came equipped with a 3.0l & a alpha 1. The engine runs quite well, put it under a heavey tourqe load (big prop lots of weight) and it damm near dug a new channel and no audible knocking or pinging was present.<br /><br /> So i have done plug's,wires,and...
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    For got to fog my 3.0

    Well thats a bone head for ya,i realize that all of the oil has settled. Now as to startup should i just disconnect the dist and crank it for a minute or two, or does anyone have any good input.
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    Stare Down Contest

    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />I just have to ask, has anyone ever won a stare down with there boat nearing the end of reconstruction.................... I think i'm going to call this boat " Medusa " <br...
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    Stare Down Contest

    :o oops.
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    Engine Hood clearance & saftey

    I am or am trying to decide wether rebuild my engine hood cover. The way the mfg constructed my rear cover and seating seems to be a very poor waste of space. Can anyone tell me how close i can safely build a wall next to a 3.0 mecr, i would of course install the firewall or cloth and provide...
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    Factory Recomendations

    Recently i used Precsion props recomendations on a prop. I filled out the on line form gave them the dimesion's & weight along with how the boat preforms @ wot and what i was looking for as to results.<br /><br />What they sent me was a Stilletto Bay Pro2 20 pitch four blade prop, and this thing...
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    Starcraft parts source

    I am deserperatly looking for a old (1994 Euroliner 1710) StarCraft inboard engine cover. This will be my last attempt i am googled out, Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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    Old Starcraft parts info

    I am deserperatly looking for a old (1994 Euroliner 1710) StarCraft inboard engine cover. This will be my last attempt i am googled out, :) Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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    Prop question

    I really am a noob @ this i guess, my delima is i have found a Rapture prop on sale and it seems to fit the bill. However the part number does not match Mitch wheel catalog for my spefic drive. The prop has a 14-3/8 hub size and a 21 pitch however im not sure if it will fit my mercruiser (spline...
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    Prop Drauma

    Boat: 1993 open bow starcraft fiberglass<br /><br />Engine: 3.0 merc, alpha 1, 2:1 gears<br /><br />13.75 21p 41mph @4800. good top end no hole shot Michigam wheel alum (Non gps)<br /><br />14 19p 38 mph @ 5100 nice hole shot but blow's out in the turns (Non gps) aluminum mich wheel<br /><br...
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    Bed LIner final sealant

    In rebuilding a boat i have inherited i have found out it's really labor intensive and yes fun too. <br /><br />However i'am gonna start the construction of stringer replacemant,water drainaige,foaming etc..etc.<br /><br /> After reading for months on the various ways to build and rebuild...
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    Great prop buy

    http://www.iboats.com/mall/propfinder/index.cgi?search=Product&*******=&**********=292291551&prod_opt_id_add_qty=1&engine_id=434&viewcart=long&prop_chart_relation_id=16549&qty_1020 58=1<br /><br /> Dunno if this is polictically correct, but since it is a i-boat link i'll assume as much. Any...
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    Gel Coat application

    After a great deal of reading, i have come to the conclusion to use gel coat to repaint ( err refinish) my boat. This is purley from a longevity view and final finish quality.<br /><br /> What i would really like to know is how to apply the finish, aka roll it out or spray it out. with that said...
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    Tuning up a 93 mecr 3.0

    Looking at this old engine brings me back to the days of points and plugs what nostagla. With that said this is a boat motor so some of the old methods i have used may not apply here and i am looking for some advice.<br /><br /> In setting the dwell that is a no brainer, now however when i was...
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    Comments on this stinger construction

    Comments on this stinger construction http://bateau2.com/content/view/144/28/ <br /><br /><br />Stringers: <br /><br />Measure your stringers before taking them out. Write down their depth every foot starting from the transom. You can also make a cardboard template to use to cut the new...
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    Gel-Coating or Interlux--Temp situation

    I was all set to just paint my boat with interlux perfection and lost my access to a heated garage. That leaves me out in the elements (protected of course) the air temps are about 50 and the humidity is 70-80% pretty much eliminating the painting. Now the question i have, can i use a gel coat...
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