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  1. stevenj

    Input on reasonably priced anchoring system

    Has any one built up their own bow pulpit extension with winch etc. for anchor deployment and retrieval? I own a Starcraft Islander 21 footer,and enjoy perch fishing in Lake Erie. Due to physical limitations,partial knee replacements,arthritis,loss of strength etc... only 47 LOL.... I find it...
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    alpha one 1:98 TO 2:00 interchange

    found what is listed as an alpha one 2:00 gear ratio, and I would like to replace a 1:98, on a 3.0 litre. is this a doable swap. if the new is a generation 2 is it still possible to intermix the drive to origional bell housing? thank you
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    1987 starcraft Islander rubrail insert

    I have to get serious and start some repairs on the Islander, I have searched high and low for replacement rubrail insert. e-mailing and calling numerous mfg's, even the co. that makes the rails and inserts for starcraft. unfortunatly the insert is no longer available, It was still listed in a...
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    outdrive pressure test

    performing a pressure test of my outdrive, pump up to 12/14 lbs. pressure drops to 10 lbs. and stays there, took back to higher pressure twice and still drops to 10 and just stays there. the test kit says test for three minutes. i've waited 15 minutes so far still at 10. will let set for a few...
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    looking for winshield trim supplier

    The previous owner of my 87 starcraft removed the plastic snap in trim that goes along the bottom outside window frame. It is a piece that is a u shape roughly 1 inch wide,each side of the u is about 1/8th of an inch then has a a slight j hook to it. it is made to snap into the lower...
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    Last few ? on alpha one (hopefully)

    On the bell housing assy. where the shift shaft passes up to the shift arm, the exploded views show only a bushing or two and maybe a washer. is this a seal assy. of some sorts? and should it be replaced during maintenance? only asking because on an exploded view of a Gen2 it is listed as an oil...
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    proper grease etc. for mercruiser outdrive

    I am presently putting together all the pieces parts for the reassembly of my 1987 alpha one, I am going to be installing a new gimble bearing and bellows kit . I am looking for a list of recommended greases sealers etc. and uses for this task,and also for installing a impeller and pump kit. I...
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    alpha 1 exh. tube or bellows?

    Ready to order parts for my 1987 alpha 1, I see in a few posts the statement to go with a tube as opposed to the bellows on exh. any reason as to one rather than the other, Also in looking at parts on the net they are showing straight water intake hose,and not the preformed hose assy. any input...
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    next ? about my mercruiser (update, at home , drive off)

    while down at the boat yesterday waiting for wife to arrive with her sister and brother in law, I decided to warm up the engine and inspect choke further (see mercarb choke ?) A small water drip caught my eye ,been watching everything real close as we just put the boat into a dock for the last...
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    mercarb choke

    1987 G.M. 3.0 litre, with what I think is a mercarb?, choke is free and moves well, my question is what force pulls or forces the choke to the closed position? If I am thinking right the electric Bi-metal is an opening force. am I correct? is there supposed to be a spring of some sort to force...
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    trouble opening zip files from adults only section

    I have sent a p.m. to ken_23434 that I cannot open the downloaded mercruiser 10 files, the zip folder comes up with an error of corrupted file. did anyone else experience this and if so how did you open it if you were able to. steve
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    1987 221 islander literature

    After reading and congratulating starcraft enterprise on his barn find, I am wondering if any one has this same rig, and more so does any one have sales lit. brochures and maybe the origional owner manuals etc for this craft that the might be able to copy for me. it would be much appreciated...
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    dielectric reaction of stainless to aluminum ?

    I am looking for used bow rails for my aluminum starcraft, while talking to a person who has some he stated that I may need to stay with aluminum. and not stainless due to reaction between the different metals. Any input on this from experience. boat in fresh water only...
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    Oem Wiring Diagrams ?

    I have not received a response from starcraft as of yet (1 week) I have purchesed a 1987 221 Islander and am wondering if starcraft has any factory diagrams for their boats, looking under the dash there is wire bundles and quick connect plugs so I am assuming they had some standard wiring...
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    input please on this starcraft

    I am going to look at this today or tomorrow. see here http://cleveland.craigslist.org/boa/1296534925.html Says 3.0 litre with an alpha 1 out drive, going to go see it up close and put my hands on it. opinions on out drive, will give me an on the water check out.what would be a quick way...
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    1957 18 horse gearcase seals

    I have a 1957 evinrude 18 hp. In looking at my sierra catalogue and on this site for a reseal kit the only 18 listed is 1958 and up, would this be the same for the 57? if not could someone supply me with a current number? thanks steve
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    56/57 lower unit bearing?

    I have a 56 and 57 lower unit, does the bronze sleeve bearing just below the water pump just ride free in the lower lower unit casting? or is it supposed to be a tight press fit into the housing?both the lowers I have the sleeve is just floating in there. not sloppy out of round. but will move...
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    1960 40 hp lark purchase

    I have an opportunity to purchase a 1960 40 h.p. evinrude with controls for $125.00. with controls. says lower unit needs resealed, that a mech. told him that after tilting motor up and having oil run out of it.says block was replaced 3 years ago, I assume whole powerhead.If I go look at this...
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    9.8 merc hot tell tale

    80/81 mercury 9.8, serial 5794858 , replaced impeller a few years back after figuring i had an issue with overheat lack of tell tale stream, at that time I remember finding pieces of the disintegrated impeller in the water tube,was able to clear tube put back together and run in a barrel...
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    1974 Starfire

    Came across this on local Craigslist http://cleveland.craigslist.org/boa/1016230298.html kicking around the idea of going to look at it. This style of hardtop is my personal dream boat, have seen them in thompson and bayliner, Just not for sale. has a 165 mercruiser in it , supposedly new...
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