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    New Starcraft Islander?and I have general boat questions!

    hi guys, I finally have time to go down and do some work on the boat this weekend. First order of business will be to do a thorough test and see what works and what doesn't. I'm hoping I'll have time to start the motor, but I worry without knowing the condition of the tank, etc. I have an...
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    question about battery for testing

    Hi all, I am restoring an old starcraft islander and I'm ready to put it in the water for some testing?see how the engine runs, etc. I went down to the walmart to get a starting battery and they only carry one marine starting battery, and they were sold out. This got me thinking about some...
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    New Starcraft Islander?and I have general boat questions!

    jasoutside: I thought of a dumb question that I should have asked sooner, but... I've been looking through those outboard bracket websites you posted, and I'm not seeing much in the way of price without sending them really, really specific specs about my particular boat and asking for a quote...
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    New Starcraft Islander?and I have general boat questions!

    West Marine has batteries that run from "starting 575?group24 M4" to "starting 1050?group 27 m6". I should go with the biggest one? Just to be clear, I can also run fish finder and lights and all the motor electronics and whatever off this battery? Or should I go with one of the dual...
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    New Starcraft Islander?and I have general boat questions!

    Hi all, Thanks for all the responses! gm280: Starting motor, I see. That makes sense. Do i need a specific kind, like, with X amount of CCAs or something? Or X amount of power? Will I be able to run my electronics (fish finder, electric trim and stuff, etc.) off that battery, and I...
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    New Starcraft Islander?and I have general boat questions!

    Hi all, I just picked up a 70's starcraft islander (photos coming later today!), and I have some questions. I'll list specific ones that I have (although I guess they aren't exactly islander-specific), but please feel free to chime in with any (seriously, ANY) other information about islanders...
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    maintenance for aluminum hull v. fiberglass?

    I am looking for a new boat that will be used in saltwater. I was under the impression that aluminum hulls were pretty much indestructible, but lately i've been reading stuff that makes me less sure. Turns out people say that aluminum will corrode in salt water. Is this true? More...
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    is length or hull shape more important for handling rough waters?

    I have a really stupid question and it's highly theoretical so hopefully nobody jumps on my about being unsafe 'cause i'm not about to put any of your theories into practice do not worry. I am a long ways away from buying a boat but i am wondering what to look for. when it comes to big water...
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