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    Honda BF30A, adding battery

    Hi all Just picked up a 1999 Honda BF30A, pull start. It came with the connections for a battery to run the nav lights, etc. Is this as simple as running the batter cables to the supplied connection fitting and then connecting to battery? Also, seems like there should be a fresh water wash...
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    Failure to start

    Hi all Finally got my boat in the water and running. Had a new trim tilt assembly put on, new water pump, and thermostat. She has a 1991 90 HP Mercury with great compression. Motored for an hour got her up to 3/4 throttle felt strong. Returned to the dock to get the truck and shut her off...
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    Trim tilt replacement

    Hi all Need to replace the trim tilt assembly on my 90 HP Mercury, has anyone tried or heard anything about this option...
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    Trim Tilt problems

    Hi all 90 hp Mercury, 1991, the boat had been sitting for three years. Trim, Tilt motor would not work. Shop says the tilt motor is shot and the motor is no longer available so they would have to order a whole assembly to the tune of $1100. Any ideas for a cheaper way to get on the...
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    1985 Starcraft Center Console

    Hi all Just bought my first Starcraft. 1985 CC, wondering what model this boat is, the new ones are called Mariner but they are 21' this is 19' ??? Also wondering if anyone knows an approximate weight of this boat??? Thanks.
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    1st boat. Towing with my Subaru

    Hi all Just got my first boat. 19' Starcraft center console with a 90 hp Mercury, on a single axle trailer. I will not have a pick up to tow this with for at least six months. I have a 1996 Subaru Outback, which I could have set up with a hitch, these are rated to tow 2000 lb. I will be...
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    90 Merc sitting for two years/First boat

    Hi all Finally got my first boat. 19' Starcraft center console. 85 hull with a 1991 Mercury 90 HP, the boat was well take care of and winterized back in 2005, the boat has been sitting since then. Wondering what I should do before trying to start the boat??? Thanks for any help.
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