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    Post a pic of your starcraft!

    Re: Post a pic of your starcraft! A couple more pics.
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    Post a pic of your starcraft!

    Re: Post a pic of your starcraft! Good morning all! I just wanted to update this post with images of the completed restoration of my '74 Starcraft American "Cheap Thrills". We finished the project in July 2012, and have used her a TON, with all of the mods paying off in spades. From cruising...
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    Proper prop for 90 Yamaha

    This post is in regards to a possible prop change on my 90 Yamaha. Hopefully, answering the following criteria questions will help. 1) Performance issue you are trying to correct. Need to increase RPMs to proper range and increase hole shot. 2) Current prop manufacturer, model...
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    Looking for some insight on a '86 Yamaha 90hp

    Just looking for some insight. I am looking at upgrading my 1975 Johnson 70 with a 1986 Yamaha 90hp. The guy has been working on Yamaha OB's for years and says he replaced the lower unit on this motor due to heavy corrosion but the power head is in good condition with great compression (145...
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    Steering wheel?

    Does anybody know where I could find a steering wheel for my 1974 American BR? I currently have a Grant wheel that was installed by the PO, and it just doesn't feel right. Plus it pushes the wheel 2-3" closer to my seat due to the adapter needed to convert it from car to boat. I'll keep...
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    Post a pic of your starcraft!

    Re: Post a pic of your starcraft! Hello all. We picked up our 1974 16' American Bowrider last June and had a blast all summer. Now she's due for a bit of an "upgrade" and some interior mods to make her more suitable for the coastal life she now enjoys. Love this boat and can't stand the...
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    '75 70 hp Johnson - permanent or portable fuel tank?

    I have recently removed my permanent fuel tank and replaced with 6 gal. portable Moeller. I did this when I added a separator. I don't feel like my motor has run the same since. The vent on the portable seems a little troublesome and not quite adequate. Occasionally, I will find fuel that has...
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    Testing Ignition System - '75 70hp Johnson

    I am trying to troubleshoot a lack of power with my 1975 70 hp Johnson. Fuel system checks out and I have spark, but weak. Now to test the ignition system... All I could secure to do the tests was a multimeter with peak hold. I had read about a substitute for measuring DVA with a peak voltage...
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    1975 70hp Johnson losing power at WOT

    I have a 1975 70hp Johnson on a 16' Starcraft American BR. I have had several issues with this motor that I have worked through as needed but came upon a new one this past Sunday. At WOT the motor will lose power and slow down on its own. It doesn't stall and when I put it back in neutral...
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