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  1. Capt Spaulding

    1989 Starcraft Islander 221V repair and repower

    the moeller tank looks to be about exact replacement however having hard time locating one
  2. Capt Spaulding

    1989 Starcraft Islander 221V repair and repower

    thanks very much. found this particular tank looking thru the catalogs. seems to be a very close match but should still have room for expansion in original tank location. waiting on dealer to get back to me on price and availability
  3. Capt Spaulding

    1989 Starcraft Islander 221V repair and repower

    due to corrosion need to order a new fuel tank anyone have any experience with Moeller FT5205BR-2?
  4. Capt Spaulding

    1989 Starcraft Islander 221V repair and repower

    thanks for the help really appreciate it!
  5. Capt Spaulding

    1989 Starcraft Islander 221V repair and repower

    thanks for the reply and perspective. ridged foam board? where is the best place to get foam board? install on edge or horizontally. any issues with foam not bonding to hull. like the ability to flow water better to bilge to be removed. anything else I should know about that kind of install...
  6. Capt Spaulding

    1989 Starcraft Islander 221V repair and repower

    another question on the foam. primary use of boat will be in salt water . already found some corrosion on transom and bottom that will need repairing before i can continue project. salt water , to my understanding will corrode aluminum quickly if not washed away. is there a way of installing...
  7. Capt Spaulding

    1989 Starcraft Islander 221V repair and repower

    Best place to buy pour foam? Is there a weight I should get 2 ,3, 4 lb?
  8. Capt Spaulding

    1989 Starcraft Islander 221V repair and repower

    what kind of boat is that? can you take a picture of the area at the base of the transom wood on both sides does it contact bottom of hull?
  9. Capt Spaulding

    1989 Starcraft Islander 221V repair and repower

    good luck with project
  10. Capt Spaulding

    1989 Starcraft Islander 221V repair and repower

    about 3 hours and transom is on the ground
  11. Capt Spaulding

    1989 Starcraft Islander 221V repair and repower

    ok took a bit longer than expected but finally working on boat out with the floor. what's the best way to remove the foam from under deck?
  12. Capt Spaulding

    1989 Starcraft Islander 221V repair and repower

  13. Capt Spaulding

    1989 Starcraft Islander 221V repair and repower

    thanks for the input. when you say trim tabs what size did you use. and are they auto/fixed electric or hydraulic?
  14. Capt Spaulding

    22' Islander rebuild

    thanks for the info. did you replace the foam you removed from under the floor when you did the floor repair? Interested in how that technique is done. do you have a model number of the harbor freight tool you used?
  15. Capt Spaulding

    1989 Starcraft Islander 221V repair and repower

    yes it will be used in salt water. if used I will have it gone thru tanked and cleaned. do you think it will fit in same motor cutout or some cutting will be needed? would it be better to purchase a top unit with the correct ratio or a new prop will be enough? thanks
  16. Capt Spaulding

    1989 Starcraft Islander 221V repair and repower

    I do like the Chevy 250 reliability. do you know if there is a way to run a fresh water cooling ? could i use the heat exchanger i already have ? i do have the manifold for it. but do you know a quality manufacture for a new manifold?
  17. Capt Spaulding

    1989 Starcraft Islander 221V repair and repower

    some information i received, not on this site, apparently was incorrect. i have a motor i picked up for next to nothing its a 165hp , chevy 250, considered, putting that in not sure if I want to go in that direction. still leaning towards the 3.0. boat in storage will grab a picture of the...
  18. Capt Spaulding

    1989 Starcraft Islander 221V repair and repower

    merc and if told the truth and its the original outdrive it says 3.0l
  19. Capt Spaulding

    1989 Starcraft Islander 221V repair and repower

    well if i was told the truth and this is the original outdrive i think the mystery is solved. maybe the heat exchanger was an aftermarket add??
  20. Capt Spaulding

    1989 Starcraft Islander 221V repair and repower

    not really about speed, conditions typically determine speed, mostly about longevity and cost per hour. would like to go after albacore, when weather permits. that is about 30 miles out. speed getting there would be nice but fuel efficiency would be a huge a asset. probably going with the 3.0...
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