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    An alien powered boat??

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    1991 superfisherman rebuild

    Well, now that we have decided that we will nix the pontoon and keep the sfm, its time to rebuild and make some changes. the casting deck in the front will have to go for more of a bowrider configuration. I will also need to add some more seating. How she sits right now. Not bad shape but has...
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    Look what I picked up today for my superfisherman

    Well, after a long debate, the wife and I decided that having a pontoon and a smaller fishing boat is just not a good idea. After putting my foot down that I would not fish out of a pontoon, we decided to just keep the sfm and do some fix up work. I came across this windshield on...
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    '88 140 johnson value??

    what is the general value of this motor in the northeast. ran well 5 years ago but has been sitting. Any ideas folks? sorry, I can't post any more details to get an actual real value of the outboard. The mods around here are wound way to tight.
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    What's the best new outboard for a 16' SS

    Havn't even found a boat yet, so I'm just planning(Dreaming). The boat will mainly be a fishing boat with the ocasional tube being pulled for the kids. Been looking the new merc 4 strokes. It appears that the 60 is the ideal ob weighting in at 247lbs. Steping up to a 75, weight increases to...
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    whats it worth??

    1976 16' ss at a semi-local shop. A few dings, pretty straight. solid transom/deck. Nice gal. trailer with a few rusty bolts. 70's 70 johnson. Runs, good even compression but with an electrical gremlin thats causing problems. they are asking $900 for it.
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    How do i learn to repair an outboard?

    After a couple years of bad dealings with local mechanics, I have decided its time to do this myself. I am mechanicly inclined, and have most of the tools needed, but have very little experience with outboards. I was sitting at work this morning, looking through my johnson service manual...
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    which outboard? '80 or '88 140

    I have 2 140 johnsons. Ones a 1980('78 powerhead) 140hp johny and just picked up another, a 1988 140hp. Both motors run great. Both have the v6 lowers. Only reason I picked up the '88 was the price was really right and it was clean. I now have to decide which one to use, and which one to...
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    15yo boat with less than 60 hours. concerns?

    well, as you all can prob tell by now, I'm going nuts not being on the water. Looks like the shop is going to kill the rest of the summer with my 140 on my sfm. I was thinking of buying a new outboard, and in the process I came across a '97 sc 190 fishmaster for sale. Private seller, one owner...
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    starcraft 190 sfm max hp rating and overpowering.

    I couldn't read the capacity plate on my starcraft, so I got a replacement from the state of pa. I recieved the plate in the mail yesterday, and it shows the max hp capacity of 190hp. I found a few places online last night that would have me thinking that the original plate from starcraft may...
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    I think i'm in love

    Yea, yea, I know its not a starcraft. but it gave me some great ideas for my superfisherman resto this winter. http://www.lundboats.com/boats/2011-aluminum/crossover-xs Got a chance to look at one this weekend. Very nice layout for a "family fisher". Lots of storage. But then I was blown away...
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    what kind of boat do I have??

    I think the boat is from somewhere between the early 50's and late 90's. I think its length is between 16 and 19 feet, but aparently I don't own a tape measure. The boat is a kinda brownish color if that helps. Sorry don't have any pics. Oh, and I use a trailer to tow the boat with. thanks for...
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    how does hull weight effect capacity?

    Showing my ignorance here. I was looking at a friends boat the other day and I noticed his total capacity was about 500lbs more than my boat. Both boats are simiar design and deadrise. Both 19 feet with similar beam. My boat is alluminum, his is fiberglass. Got me thinking. Explain this...
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    vintage starcraft cooler on ebay

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/STARCRAFT-vintage-original-ice-cooler-very-good-condition-28-x-14-x-9-inches-/320931374723?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item4ab9002683&vxp=mtr didn't know if any of you starcraft restorers could use this or need a replacement. Just passing it along
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    now thats one interesting ob bracket

    Is it just me or is that motor way back??? 17' hull that has an actual loa of 25'. lol http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-Chris-Craft-Bowrider-75hp-Evinrude-Outboard-/280907203883?pt=Fishing_Boats&hash=item41675fc52b#v4-36
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