Yet Another 16' Starcraft :0)

[16'Starcraft_StoneyCreek]

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Thanks North Beach. Looks like I am going to have to do another flood test.

 

[16'Starcraft_StoneyCreek]

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I had Dis_L_Do out this evening for a run down the Grand River in Dunnville Ontario. As promised, here is a video of her.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ39Jp2vWMs

The other videos are not ready yet. I'll post them once they are uploaded.

 

[HopeSheFloats]

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Sweet! She sure gets right up and scoots

 

[16'Starcraft_StoneyCreek]

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Thanks! Yeah, but I wonder if I can get more out of her. The prop is 15 pitch.
Here are the other videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sauVybE8Sd8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SAWQJnFVw4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggKCCYEIsfk

He wasn't sick, lol... just needed to do a poop which he did once we docked.

 

[HopeSheFloats]

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Nope not sick, easy to tell....He{guessing by the diesel name} was smiling when throttle down, frowning at idle

She sounds strong! I have to do some prop learning on here myself...& soon I hope.

Great evening, could take those year round!

 

[16'Starcraft_StoneyCreek]

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Yeah, To me the engine sounds like it has some head room on the rpm's but without a tach I have no idea. For every 2" of prop pitch, the rpm's will change by approx 200-400 rpm's depending on manufacturer. If I drop in pitch, the rpm's will increase, and if I go up in pitch, rpm's will decrease. So if I want to raise the rpm's I should choose a lower pitch prop. So in essence, going down to a 13" pitch should raise my rpm's by 200-400. That would help me gain more speed. But again, I have no tach so I don't know if I would be in/over the red line. Also, it is 1968 vintage 4 cyl beast and the compression is real good right now in it. So... do I want to risk it?

Thoughts anyone?

 

[ezmobee]

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Get a tach, prop it for prop WOT range.

(this hypocritical advice from someone with no tach yet )

 

[16'Starcraft_StoneyCreek]

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It's on the list EZ, lol.
After watching this video, and mine, it seems I am at WOT from what I am hearing, but then again a tach is always good to have.

Check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvjVEqt48HM&feature=related

 

[16'Starcraft_StoneyCreek]

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Anyone know? http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=428927

 

[16'Starcraft_StoneyCreek]

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All fixed. T'was the shift shaft seal.
Now onto some fishing.

 

[BethAnn1]

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Another piece of marine history!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/baolvera/5760522594/in/photostream

 

[16'Starcraft_StoneyCreek]

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Hey all! Long time no see. I just thought I'de update Dis-L-Do! She is in the driveway and running and performing great as a Starcraft should! Happy fishing lads!

2 years of happy times!!

 

[16'Starcraft_StoneyCreek]

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pic three I know, CARPET!!!! Yeah, but its not hot on the feet and wife likes it. A Small concession to make! Bimini top is fab! I'll post it up after the rain!
Here is the top http://forums.iboats.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=151397&d=1339288405