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  1. paparoof

    what year is this one from?

    Anyone know what year the Sea Nymph company began making boats? Any guesses what year this 14-footer is from? Getting ready to sell it and would like to be able to answer that question.
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    Paparoof's Christmas list

    In case any of you are having trouble deciding what to get me for Christmas, this is what I would like: http://nashville.craigslist.org/boa/2601005558.html I also need you to store it for me until I have somewhere to put it - which should be sometime in the next ten years or so. Thanks! :D
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    What's recommended WOT ROM for a 75 Merc 165 inline 6?

    What's recommended max RPM for a 1975 Merc 165 inline 6? I have manual #2 and it's been a God-send for this project so far, but it's conspicuously missing the propeller chart pages where this information supposedly resides.
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    1975 Starcraft Islander - Merc 165 I/O

    This refers to the boat in my signature. 1975 22' Starcraft Islander 1975 Mercruiser 165 hp inline 6 cyl. Pre-alpha outdrive I drew a line across the current prop tonight and proved it to be toast: The boat came to me with another prop, it looks to be entirely unmolested. Previous owner said...
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    Twin Cities Starmada Get Together

    Okay folks let's see if if we can't make something happen here before the snowmobiles and ice augers come out. When: the afternoon of September 25 Where: yet to be determined, Medicine Lake has been suggested. I've spoken with Losdinspace and Chuckindiscs about getting our small fleet out...
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    pre-alpha shift cable modification not going so well

    I'm working on installing a new lower shift cable in my pre-alpha boat. O/D serial number 4190135. Motor serial number: 4164537. Reading here I found that I must tap the bell-housing to accept the new-style cable. The cable that was in place had the nut on the transom side of the bell housing...
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    converting 1975 Merc 165 to the "new style" lower shift cable - verify part numbers?

    converting 1975 Merc 165 to the "new style" lower shift cable - verify part numbers? This is about the project in my signature. Motor and outdrive are 1975 Merc 165, here are the serial numbers: O/D: 4190135 Motor: 4162853 Got into my gimbal housing last night to replace the bellows and I...
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    Who did the Starmada Mob artwork?

    The first time I said the word "Starmada" to my wife she laughed (hard) for several minutes. Who made this artwork? It's so great that I want a full-res (300dpi) copy that I can make into a 5" or 6" decal for my boat. I have some water-slide decal paper leftover from my model rocket days...
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    Starcrafters in Boston?

    I'm off tomorrow for a week working in Boston. I've done the freedom trail (twice) so I'm looking for something else cool to see during my free evenings. Any good live music in town next week? Any of you guys live there? I'd love to invite myself over and drink your beer and just generally get...
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    How to start a 70's Merc 165

    Can I use this same method to start my 1975 Merc 165 without hooking up the wiring harness and ignition switch? Specifically wondering if the pin-configuration on the plug is the same as in this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUoXFIo2Ab8
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    Do I need to replace the cork gasket between the gimbal housing and transom?

    Figured I'd just get the whole question right into the subject line there. This is my first I/O, so I really don't know - and I'd rather not sink my boat to avoid asking what may be a silly question. I'm about ready to start reassembling my boat and go drop it in the lake to see if it...
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    Really? $42 for a bolt?

    Rebuilding my new-to-me 1975 Starcraft Islander. I broke a bolt when removing the gimbal housing from the transom. Finally found a replacement online and they want $42 for it!:eek::eek::eek: Take a look at this link and find item #25 (part #55989A8) to see the part I'm referring to. Of course...
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    Detroit brethren - need your help!

    Anyone willing to go lookit this for me? It's been for sale for quite a while.... http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/boa/1893185372.html No idea how to ship something like this (I'm in Minneapolis), but it could be exactly what I need. Anyone got ideas?
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    how much plywood should I order?

    Hey! How many sheets of marine ply should I order to replace the floors in my 1975 Islander? 3/4 inch?
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    Merc 165 replacement options

    I've got a 1975 Starcraft Islander with a dead (presumably original) Merc 165 motor. Water was in the cylinders for god knows how long before I bought it, it's locked up tight. As I'm squirting WD40 in it and trying to get it moving, I'm also shopping for donor boats that I can rip the motor...
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    Recommend a marine engine shop in the twin cities?

    Can someone recommend a good shop in or around Minneapolis to have a Merc 165 I/O rebuilt?
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    I'm an owner! 1975 Islander 22

    Gentlemen - Submitted for your approval, my application for membership to the Starcraft Owners Club. Came to town this morning, my son and I spent about an hour looking over the boat and I found everything much better than I expected. Interior is quite dirty, but everything's there. The way...
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    help me inspect a Merc 165 from 350 miles away

    Hey y'all - I've got my brother in law going to look at a 22-foot Starcraft Islander for me - it's 350 miles away from me and he's ten minutes away from it. It's at a price point ($700) where the motor makes the difference in whether it's a good deal or not. If the motor is shot, I don't think...
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    Going to look at a Chieftain

    Howdy y'all. Another victim of the Liquid Limo thread here. Think I'm gonna have to join the Starcraft Club as soon as possible. My desires are simple really; downrigger fishing on Lake Superior (no more than 2-4 miles from shore) and taking up to six people plus a dog out on the local lakes...
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    new boat prices

    This is making me crazy. I'm boat shopping. I've spent hours upon hours looking at used boats on many different sites, but I'd like to also see what I might be able to afford in a new boat or at least see the difference in price between new and used. I can go to Toyota's website and get MSRP...
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