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  1. jennis9

    Gauge face plates... Where to find

    I need to rework my gauges because I am adding an raymarine sport pilot. So I am looking for suggestions on either a good material to fab or a place where I can send a template to be cut. I would like to get a new plate for the attached and am trying to stay away from a teak. I like teak, but...
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    Put a steering wheel on 14' fiberglass console

    Hi all.... Got a 14' Troller jon boat. Cool little boat with lots of promise. We'll be adding a bimini, fish finder and hoping to put a steering wheel on the console. The question is, what do we need to consider when choosing and installing a steering wheel and controls. Currently have a...
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    Any info on "Troller" brand boats?

    Just bought another boat! this one is COOL.... a 14' tri-hull shallow Troller. Has a side console but hs not been set up for controlls (I'm not certain we'll do that either) Has a live well and storage, too. Anyone have any information on ths type of boat? Registration says 1985 - but it also...
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    1963 Mercury OB 3,9

    I bought a really cool setup that came with a Merc 3.9 - 1963. The guy who sold me the boat (14 foot aluminum, electric minn Kota, the Merc 3.9 and a flawless trailer for $400!) told me that the motor hadn't been started in about ten years, knew it ran the last time he had it out and was tossing...
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    Swamped boat... the importance of good foam and a radio

    Seems like this summer there has been a rash of incidents on Lake Erie. This latest one has a good ending... swamped boat - living fishermen. the members of our local fishing forum are hoping to be able to talk to the fishermen and learn what might have happened so this can be avoided and use it...
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    Trouble filling gas tank

    Having trouble filling the gas tank in our boat. 21' Starcraft openbow. The gas will go in then backup. We have to fill it very slowly. We have blown out the air vent with canned air and have used a bottle cleaner on the neck of the tank. If there was as spider web in the first few feet, we...
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    How many batteries do we REALLY need?

    Got a 22' Starcraft SuperSport, merc 140, merc 9.9 kicker, freshwater/Lake Erie boat. We are going to add a bow mount to use as our 'auto pilot' - we got the motor, elongated the shaft, got the copilot and quick release mount and are ready to go with installation. In case you want to ask, we...
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    found a used starcraft windshield on CL

    http://cleveland.craigslist.org/boa/1388037507.html I am not the seller - nor do I know the seller. I just know there are guys here that are always looking for replacement windshields. good luck with your projects!
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    14' aluminum - help me think this out (pics)

    OK, my big lake has been angry most of the year this year - I live on Lake Erie. Lucky me, I know - I don't have to drive to a big body of water, but when it's churning i want nothing to do with it... we have a 21' Starcraft aluminum SuperSport. Great boat - 140 I/O and a 9.9 kicker. perfect for...
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    starcraft craigslist find

    We own a 1985 21' starcraft supersport and I found this ad on my local craigslist. Brought back memories of our restore - because this is what our boat looked like this past winter when we gutted it - this is a really great boat if you have the patience to put in a new deck and motor...
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    Carb question

    This is a general question about rebuilding a carb... I only ask because some of you may have read that I hired a mechanic that may have taken me for a little more than his talent allowed... oh, heck, I was ripped off and want to know how bad. If you take apart a carb to rebuild it - can you...
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    Dock box alternatives... what to use?

    What would you suggest using as a dock box alternative. I do not want to build one - but am also not into spending $500 on a box. Found one on Craigslist for $250 - and that's cool, but looking for a few suggestions before I get this one.
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    Neutral safety switch... where to buy one

    I have a 20' starcraft openbow supersport with a Merc 140, 4cyl, I/O (It is an '85 iron duke -- i know I was corrected once - but I am told this over and over...) The throttle is a quicksilver and was replaced along with the cables last season. I need a neutral safety switch and do not know...
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    Carb Rebuild Failed - Need NEW, But where?

    Merc 140, 4cyl, I/O It is an '85 iron duke -- i know I was corrected from one viewer - but I am told this over and over... So I am looking for a new or remanufactured carb. The rebuild failed... throttle plate is worn, so we're looking at getting a new one. Looks like I have a special case...
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    How much is too much

    How do you determine the cost of a repair? If you hire a mechanic and they cannot diagnose the problem, how many hours is too many before you pull the plug and take it somewhere else. I only ask because we have never had a repair that has cost less than a thousand dollars. I had a...
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    Merc 140 still bad behavior after carb rebuild

    1985, Merc 140, 4cyl -- I/O 1. Action: engine completely stopped three miles after launch at 27mph - motor would turn over but not start Fix: new sprk plugs, plug wires, distributor cap, rotor and points. fuel filters clean, gas tank full and clean fuel 2. Action: motor starts and idles...
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    Merc 140 in progress, idles great but that's it

    1985 Merc I/O 140/4cyl Initial problem: Was running out at 27 MPH and then all of a sudden - nothing. Engine comes to an immediate halt - lights, radio and electronics from both batteries on. Gas tank full. Action: Sticky on HOW TO: Troubleshooting your engines starting system. passed all...
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    Runnig at 27mph... then nothing!

    We went out on a glass flat lake last night - our third trip out this summer. Boat started right up again - no problems -- purring like a kitten. So we launch and warm up the engine, and get out to open water and are about three miles out going around 27mph and then it seems like someone...
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    Missing part, no replacement... need to be creative

    I hope someone can help me figure this out. The small red dome/rubber flange that covered the oil light indicator on our dash broke off. I carried this part all over this past winter trying to find a replacement every time I went to a boat shop or marina -- then I realized that I could just...
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    Outer Banks fishing... point me in the right direction

    We're coming down for a week starting Friday for a week.... we'll be in Salvo. First. I want to bring some gear so I don't have to buy it ALL - I want to support the local tackle shop and will buy some stuff when I am down there (trust me). I have a few surf rods and reels, I have no idea what...
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