Starcraft Fishmaster 190 REDO

[SPLMAXSAM]

recessed cooler is very cool

 

[SPLMAXSAM]

Mercury 140 is giving me some grief. No spark on 2 and 3 after replacing a bunch of rotting wire. Got 2 to fire after replacing switchbox. going to work on it this weekend

 

[budski]

Very nice build Sam.

 

[hayko1971]

just caught your thread, very nice build mate!

 

[SPLMAXSAM]

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On my current boat i had a problem storing drinks food and fish. So hopefully new boats cooler seats will fix that problem

 

[GA_Boater]

Is the High Water Alarm only an alarm or is does the light turn on when the auto bilge pump kicks in?

 

[SPLMAXSAM]

Light turns on auto bilge

 

[SPLMAXSAM]

Alarm sounds on float switch
Light turns on when bilge is running

 

[SPLMAXSAM]

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I have wired my boat using anderson high current dissconnects. This allows me quick access to a battery or moving a batery in the boat. I use 2 batteries for trolling. I use 1 battery for starting and electronics. If my starting battery gets weak. I can jump it or replace it using another battery

 

[SPLMAXSAM]

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My trolling motor is 24 volt. I have to series 2 batteries to make proper voltage. The anderson dissconnects make it easy to donthat

 

[SPLMAXSAM]

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Took some time off from the boat (dang work) and a little fizzon

 

[Watermann]

Dang you and those monster eyes! Our bite here in WA won't be on until pre-spawn in Feb & Mar.

 

[SPLMAXSAM]

We have an excellant fishery! Here is a video from the summer

 

[SPLMAXSAM]

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The outboard needed a few parts. Some where routine tune up. Others were replaced for dry rotted wires

 

[SPLMAXSAM]

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Sometime it takes a second pair of eyes to see the obvious promblem. Kimba the boat mechanic took one look and saw my spark issue. Bad coil ( slight buldge or crack) and a weak ground

We then put outboard into 55 gallon drum and added some fuel

Motor started up. Ran smooth, but all 3 carbs PUKED gas.

 

[SPLMAXSAM]

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Turned out during the rebuild of the carbs. Part 4 and 5 were reversed and part 4 was inverted. This caused the needle to never seat properly.

Then diaster struck -1 needle fell out. We heard 1 ping and then silence. After searching for 1 hour our in transom, boat, outboard and the sewer directly below the motor, i have to order another needle

 

[Watermann]

Oh man that's a bummer, one of the things that ticks me off is dropping something and the hunt that ensues.

Good progress, I hope that doesn't keep you from getting her in the water before freeze up.

 

[SPLMAXSAM]

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We will try the launch next monday or tuesday if the wind and waves are good

I am not too afraid of ice thing. Been there trying to get and carch some fish

 

[SPLMAXSAM]

I think the outboard is up and running. While I was working, my buddy reconfigured the carbs.
Next on the list -10hp licker

 

[SPLMAXSAM]

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Had a couple of buddies come over and help knock off a few items on the check list, along with a few adult beverages. One job i hate is trying to put decals on a straight line. My good buddy helped me. He read the instructions and drank 1 adult beverage. He measured wonce! Drank 1 adult beverage . He applied. Drank 2 adult beverage. He went to the port side. He applied I will let him finish before I point out some minute concerns I have.