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  1. SigSaurP229

    Bought some new tin tonight.

    Picked up a 16 SS tonight. Boat and trailer $250 and a 4 hour drive. Picking her up in 2 weeks.
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    Trim Tabs help me decide.

    Here is the set up. 18' StarCraft Super Sport with a 1985 Yamaha Pro V 150. 13x21 pitch prop turns the boat to 5600 Rpms @ 54 MPH with three adults weighing in a 650 lbs. The boat porpoises badly, with three people in it, it is ok especially when I move one of them (275 lbs) to the front...
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    Trailer Brakes should I even bother.

    I am changing trailers again on my StarCraft Supersport 18SS. I picked up a good deal on a tandem axle ( I am actually going to make money), anyways the brake lines were cut on the tandem axle that had a 19' Sea Ray rotten glasser on it. A HEAVY boat full of water weight as well I would...
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    1985 yamaha 150 precision blend

    Starts and idles on the muffs cold compression about 105 on all 6 with no abnormalities. According to my open air gap tester i have brigjt blue spark jumping a half inch gap on all 6. I pulled the carbs off soaked soaked them in cleaner overnight and blew out the passages they really werent...
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    New Tin and Continuation of the Silver Lining.

    Well this was an exciting weekend on Multiple fronts. I got to meet a fellow Starmada Member JBCurt00 it was my Pleasure to meet you I know it wasn't what we planned, and was crazy but it was still my absolute pleasure, I send my best wishes to the admiral and your family. You all may have...
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    Help me find my restoration thread. I think it is gone.

    Help me please. I was hoping it was moved to the StarCraft forum but can't find it there either. Title was "Time To Get Started on the StarCraft Resto" This was the old URL, hoping I didn't upset someone at Iboats and got the hammer...
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    trailer bearing help needed

    I am stumped I have driven the races in as far as they will go. They hub will seat on the spindle all the way backbto the inner bearing but it will not seat far enough back for the outer bearing. I have tried two different hubs. Its a 3500 lb axle 1 3/8 inner 1 inch outer. I have driven on...
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    a little help and welcoming myself to the yamaha family

    I have never had a yamaha before and I acquired one very reasonably tonight. I beleive it to be a 1989 precision blend the motor is very clean and looks to be in good shape i gave $280 didnt really check much but figured i could part it out and get my money back. The model number is 115etlf...
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    j11txcm powerhead removal

    Ive pulled the 6 long bolts on the exhaust adapter the two nuts on tthe rear the front bolt and nut and disconnected the shift rod linkage. The powerhead absolutely will not budge. Is there something i am missing. I know in theory i can remove it without dropping the lower unit but would it be...
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    Hoping for an easy solution J115TXCIM

    Had the outboard on a stand, and my shop door open when an unfortunate turn of events caused a tree to fall into the stand and knock the whole thing over. Is there anyway to replace the engine pan/lower cowling without pulling the powerhead, I can't see any but I guess I am hoping someone...
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    Its Tire Time for the T/v

    http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?ra=searchTiresBySize.do&fl=&pc=44327&counter=0&ar=70&rd=17&cs=265 These are Prodigy H/t Brand Tires basically they are Discount Tire's house brand Tire all of the reviews I have read state that they are manufactured by Yokohama they...
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    Which motor for my 18SS

    I am torn I need the mob's opinion. Default Which motor is more valuable. Here are the two in question. 1978 150 Hp running condition verified running. 1981 115 hp Documented proof of Carb rebuild, new stator, new water pump, new timer base, two new power packs, new plugs, new gear...
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    Which motor is more valuable.

    Two motors both in verified running condition. Which would you pay more for? Here are the two in question. 1978 150 Hp running condition verified running. 1981 115 hp Documented proof of Carb rebuild, new stator, new water pump, new timer base, two new power packs, new plugs, new gear oil...
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    initial carb set for a 1976 evinrude 75hp

    Anyone know the initial low speed setting for the above motor?
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    should I be worried

    I have a 1974 or 1975 Evinrude. I picked up cheaply for a donor engine and trailer. I have thus far only been able to do a cold compression test on it. I havent verified spark carbs or water pump yet. My concern is I am only getting about 90psi on the cold compression test which is low but...
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    Can I fix the Silver Lining Again, or OOOPPPSSS I dropped my 18' SS

    Had an Accident while swapping trailers. Was using a 5000lb rated strap to hoist the boat it broke. When it broke the weight shifted all onto the back corner, bent the crap out of everything. I had it strapped so that it wouldn't possibly fall off of the excavator, and probably the only...
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    Here we go with the 16ss

    I think we have all seen the pics now and we are ready to rock and roll. If not lets get started. My goal with this boat is to appeal to a wide variety of people that being said I think it needs to be painted The green just isn't going to work. So I want to start this thread a...
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    welcome another addition to the fleet

    Details to follow.......
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    anyone north of atlanta

    willing to go look at a project tinny for me? Its in Cartersville
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    Who here has done a flip boat.

    Considering doing a flip boat. I think I have just about got the admiral talked into letting me give it a go. A few questions. Was it profitable? Was it enjoyable? I know this sounds silly I have really enjoyed working on my SuperSport, but its different knowing that I am doing it for...
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