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    converting a long shaft 1982 7.5hp Evinrude to a short shaft question

    It is just copper tubing. You can use a pipe cutter and cut the 5 inches from the bottom, like this
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    converting a long shaft 1982 7.5hp Evinrude to a short shaft question

    You pull it out, then cut off 5 inches and stick it back in
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    Question for Starcraft Chieftain owners

    it is a matter of opening the top window and cabin door and aiming into the wind when moving so the air moves through the cabin
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    Takes on water over the transom while loading and unloading

    Open those drain holes so the water can get out. and launch slowly, while making sure nothing keeps it tied down to the trailer in the back.
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    What do you Recommend for Beautifying a Teak Swimstep?

    "I suggest a scantily clad southern belle. Nobody will look at the paint job
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    replacing transom, has anyone used AL square tube instead of wood?

    I do not think that there is such a thing as I-Boats opinion, The rotting within fifteen years as mentioned before is a thing that can be seen in many places. It is because because people buy boats, only to find out that it is not plug and play and they are not interested in the care taking. Add...
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    kicker location

    Unless my fishing buddy is big and fat....
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    I'm sad, need new gps

    I would buy a Garmin with a proper mapping setup that can be refreshed online. Tidal currents tend to change channels and their depth. The boss will not be happy if you show up late without fish and up to your neck covered with muck
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    For those of us who tow our boat, do you inspect it ?

    That could have caused some serious damage on the road. Imagine that one wheel deciding to go off by itself. Yes, I do inspect the trailer yearly for nasty stuff like that. In NY every trailer has to be inspected yearly, but I doubt that this sort of thing would have been picked up on. The...
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    Strange boat disease strikes.

    Sylvan is Starcraft in all but name. It is made in the same factory by the same people. When the founder of starcraft passed , the company was divided among the kids. The daughter's share continued under the name Sylvan, There are some very minor differences.
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    Strange boat disease strikes.

    We do repairs and improvements for sure, It is just that aluminum in fresh water is very sturdy, besides, what's not to love? I would also like to add the Penn Yan rigs that seem to last forever on the great lakes. I fish from a 1989 28 footer and we have had offers to buy this rig for far more...
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    Strange boat disease strikes.

    That is generally true, unless it's a Starcraft
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    Shot in the Dark Depth Transducer Compatibility

    like this? This is a garminplug, it is called a 5 8 because 5 of the 8 holes are active
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    Shot in the Dark Depth Transducer Compatibility

    Ok here comes a fairly educated guess . The plug is a female end called a 5-8 F G This is used on the Airmar B117 and fits Garmin and Echomap units of several years. It is a 600 Before you go out and buy, go find somebody with a garmin fishfinder and double check this info. I am pretty sure...
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    Shot in the Dark Depth Transducer Compatibility

    this may help : Most through hull transducers are made by Airmar . If there is a number or a name on the transducer you can use this as a guide. https://www.airmarweb.com/xref.html
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