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  1. barryll

    Can't find 96/97 Starcraft Fishmaster 190 CC restoration project.

    Need help finding a 96/97 Starcraft Fishmaster 190 CC restoration project that I saw on iboats but cannot find now. I have tried searching for it multiple ways and nothing. I even saved a photo of the reinforcement that was needed. I have the same boat but the dual console model and I have...
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    '99 135hp Optimax - Losing compression-new powerhead???

    I'm losing compression on my '99 135hp Optimax and the marina told me I would eventually need a new powerhead. Does this sound correct? Is this my only option? ------6/2008---6/2009 #1-----124-------95 #2-----112------100 #3-----125------105 #4-----114-------85 #5-----125------100...
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    Re-riveted leak (structual)

    Re-riveted leak (structual) 1997 Starcraft Fishmaster 190 I found 14 leaky rivets last spring, drilled them out, sealed with 3M5200 fast cure, and re-riveted. Rivets used were 3/16" aluminum eyelet, coated steel mandrel, blind rivets and used a pnematic gun for the pull. Just floated the boat...
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    Best non scrubbing cleaner????

    Opinions please - What is the best Non scrubbing clearer that you use. I need to clean an area I can not access for scrubbing, just maybe soaking and flushing. Like the bilge or ....... a nagging leak under the deck, under an aluminum cap down the keel :mad: something like that. Thanks in...
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    Leaky hidden rivet problem.

    1997 Starcarft Fishmaster 190 I have a leak in the front of my boat under the front deck/livewell. It is also under the keel plate on the outside and under a cap on the inside. Does anyone know if there is another set of rivets under the keelplate/cap that join the boat together? In the past...
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    Overheat 135hp 99' Optimax-other reasons???

    Previous link - http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=222354 I believe everything that can be checked or replaced in the cooling system has been done. I still overheat between 1800 - 4000 rpm. Can anyone think of another reason I am still overheating. Other details - 1997 Starcraft...
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    135 Optimax mid RPM overheat

    I have a 1999 135 Optimax that overheats in the 1800 to 4000 range. It will run all day puttering below 1800 and again, all day above the 4000 range. As soon as I hit that mid range I can see my water temp and CHT raise till the warning system kicks in. The impeller was changed this year. I have...
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    99 Optimax-need new boot-unhooking cabels

    I need to put a new boot in my splash well and was wondering if anybody has experience unhooking the cables/hoses/wiring harness from a 99 135 Optimax. I'm pretty much all set with everything but the throttle and gear linkage. Can I take these off without messing up the settings??? Any help...
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