1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

[yooperangler]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

And some more

 

[yooperangler]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

Po's crack repair

 

[yooperangler]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

Haven't been on in awhile but finally finished up some other projects and just now got her in the garage thawing out pics to follow soon

 

[Huron Angler]

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Sounds good, glad to hear you've still got plans for the rig

 

[jasoutside]

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It's funny to see that green grass in those photos you last posted. I am betting it doesn't look like that at the moment up there in da UP, eh!

 

[yooperangler]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

Yeah its still a little white out but really haven't had much here in town only a few inches left in the boat at the moment started tearing some of the miscellaneous crap off the gunnels the other day took some pics but still haven't taken the time to figure out how to post them again. Hooked up the battery ( this involved vice grips of course as cable ends are broken) and she actually spun over Electric tilt seemed to work as well altho only moved an inch or so. I also figured out what previous owner had done to shift linkage to run it manually thought I was missing a part but he had disconnected it and ran it out the front under the cowl since the cable was broke so good news there as well. Got it to shift in and out of gear as well so motor may be ok. I was also able to get alot of good info from the guys in the Johnson motors forum and will order a repair manual soon . I can't seem to decide if I want to tear her down completely now or wait for some open water to see if the motor will run and shift first since I know I will be pulling it off to flip for paint and probably transom replacement as well although seems quite solid. Most likely the former as ice on the bay is still pretty thick

 

[yooperangler]

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Not much room in the garage

 

[yooperangler]

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Had to modify the trailer a bit to close the door

 

[boatguy94]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

Just came across your thread. Another Michigan guy? Seems like there are alot of us around here from Michigan. Nice looking boat! I just about did the same thing to my trailer, but thankfully my 16' just fit into my garage.

 

[yooperangler]

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anyone need a slightly used life jacket ?

Still a little snow (and a lot of other crap) in there

Doesn't look any better toward the back

 

[yooperangler]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

Beer cans are empty Found a downrigger though

Previous owners shift cable repair idea who needs controls

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

Hey, I think she is beautiful!

 

[yooperangler]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

Wiring wiring and more wiring what is it all for

 

[yooperangler]

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Including some trailer wiring and what appears to be an indoor extension cord

 

[yooperangler]

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Keep in mind nothing in the boat but a horn, nav lights, bilge pump and ignition wiring of course

 

[yooperangler]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

Add a little heat

And snow becomes water

Not much room in the back either

 

[yooperangler]

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Previous owners fish finder brackets

 

[yooperangler]

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Motor is actually pretty clean and all the wiring looks good as well white spots in some of the pics aren't corrosion some kind of grease

I think this pic sums up everything there is to know about this boat.... and me too More to come in the near future stay tuned

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

The wiring photo looks like maybe a 1-2-both battery switch?

The black wires on the left grounded directly to the hull?

Looks like a quick teardown and you will be on your way, good luck with the rig

 

[Teamster]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

Had to modify the trailer a bit to close the door

Might be a good time to think about installing a swing away tounge,...