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    Solar power ventilation

    Hi all, I have a boat with extreme mold/mildew issues due to poor ventilation. I've looked into various brands of solar ventilators (nicro, marinco, etc) but based on their across-the-board terrible reviews have decided not to go that route. I saw what looked to be a good idea that someone...
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    Suzuki df115 water cooling problem

    So this is a first for me, pardon my stupidity here... New engine this spring, telltale always seemed too hot to me (though never got an overheating alarm), stream was never great. Problem! Stuck a piece of string trimmer cord in the telltale, couldnt get it in more than a foot. Ran engine...
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    Axle Rebuild

    Replacing a trailer axle, hubs, and springs in the next couple of days. New axle is square tube galvanized (no holes will be drilled), hubs are electro-plated, springs are standard steel painted. Anyways, the trailer is used in salt, and I want to make this one last as long as possible. Would...
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    Install cigarette lighter plug

    So I'm not gonna pretend to be an expert on electrical, I'm not. Years ago I hooked up a switch panel to a few accessories (lights, bilge, etc) but that's about the extent of what i've done myself. I wanted to add a cigarette lighter style power outlet to charge my phone for gps purposes. The...
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    Suzuki DF20A Oil Filter Cover Bolts - Torque Specs

    Just recently did the first oil change on this engine, was wondering if anyone knew what the torque specs were on the 3 bolts that hold the oil filter cover on. Also, filled it with the specified 1 liter of oil (~34 ounces) and the dipstick doesn't read full? I mean it looks to be perfectly...
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    Gear Oil '85 Johnson 25hp

    Got some gear oil from Walmart a while back...was in the marine section but after a closer look it doesn't specify for marine use on the bottle. Super Tech SAE 75W-90, GL-5. Is this ok or should I use something else? Thanks, Joe
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    UFlex Rotech T71FC Steering System - General Questions

    I think I'm going to go with a Uflex steering system per Bob_VT's suggestion, but i have a few questions before I order one. I've never installed this type of steering system, so bear with me. 1) I did the measurements from center of wheel to edge of gunwhale (20"), gunwhale edge down to...
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    New drum for cable/pulley steering system...where can i get one?

    Have an older '72 model 14' starcraft that currently has cable/pulley steering. Not looking to upgrade to teleflex or the like due to cost, but need a new drum to wrap the cables on. Anyone know where I can buy one? Would be much appreciated, thanks. Joe
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    Battery/Battery Charger Help

    I have an electric start '85 johnson (J25elcoc) that I put a new starter in recently. When I turn the key now, the bendix pops up but doesn't appear to have the juice to turn the flywheel. I tried two different batteries (everstart 27s) and both do the same (they both run lights and other...
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    14' Holiday Floor Replacement

    Since you all helped make the transom repair last year such a success, figured I'd return to the same place for winter 2/round 2 of another project I'd like to get done. Floor has some of that green outdoor carpeting on it from po, and let's just say what works for some isn't exactly ideal for...
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    Steering Wheel - 14' Starcraft Holiday

    So this past weekend a buddy of mine accidentally fell into the steering wheel, which already was not in the best of shape. Needless to say, the wheel itself is no longer attached but everything else is still intact. I'm wondering if anyone here has had experience with replacing a steering...
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    J25elcoc starter issue

    Had a couple questions about this motor. First off, the starter isn't working properly. The armature isn't popping up to engage the flywheel but is spinning. Is this a problem with the bendix drive? Is there a way to repair just the drive or should I just get a full starter assembly to fix...
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    1985 Johnson 25hp stalling out at low speed

    I bought an '85 johnson 25hp (J25ELCO) a little while back as an upgrade for a boat of mine, and the guy I got it from said that last year the gear oil was changed, carbs were rebuilt, and it passed its compression test with flying colors. Took it out for a test run today and had a few...
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    Windshield

    A buddy and I have a 1972 starcraft that we got last year. Windshield was broken and we're looking to replace it. Got a used one in great shape shipped to us, only to have FedEx completely shatter one end, so now we're still looking. I looked into fabricating one myself, but honestly don't...
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    1985 Johnson 25hp

    I was looking to upgrade the size of the motor on a 14' starcraft (falcon or holiday i believe) and found a 1985 johnson 25 hp. My first question is whether or not this engine will push the boat pretty quick since it's such a deep v-hull or if I should look for something a little larger. My...
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    Aluminum Starcraft Wooden Transom Repair

    A buddy and I bought a small 1972 Starcraft last year, and we're thinking about upgrading the motor in the future. The transom works fine as-is for our 9.8, but I don't think it's safe for a larger engine (center is solid but edges are completely rotten). I've read a bunch of other threads...
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