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  1. Bwana Don

    iboats, I love what you have done with the place!

    Re: iboats, I love what you have done with the place! I found my smilies:):D I can post pictures fro my computer instead of going through Photobucket.:cool: Here is a picture of the Starcraft I lost (Oct 2009). Sending me into an all out quest that culminated in finding the Offshore. To think...
  2. Bwana Don

    EBAY Hunting

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140494420606&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT 5 hours as of (8:30 AM EST) hours left for these vintage gages. I was going to buy them just because, but I really don't need them. They look pretty cool. There is also some transom corners...
  3. Bwana Don

    What's Your Boat's Name?

    What did you guys name your boat? Any reason why you chose that name? My boat's name is "Bad Mojo", I don't really believe in good luck, bad luck. I guess I'm thumbing my nose at luck and karma. Cause I'm bad like that, bad to the bone. I thought it would sound cool when I entered a muskie...
  4. Bwana Don

    It's my 400 th post and my Birthday

    Today is my 51st birthday, ahh another 9 years to enjoy before I turn, well you know. Last year was a big shocker for me the big five oh. No turning back now. The roller coaster has hit the top of the hill and it's all breeze for here on out. Yes nearly all of the following apply to me. Many...
  5. Bwana Don

    Help, on the fence; Floor, belly tank??

    Well I'm on the fence on this one. I'm going to mess around until the belly tank is sold, or the 25 gallon above deck aluminum tank is gone, or both are gone. Here is my dilemma; I found a belly tank that I THINK will fit under the floor on my Offshore 18'. I found an aluminum 20 gallon tank...
  6. Bwana Don

    Belly tank for 18' boat

    Several people were looking for belly tanks for their 18' boats. I think this may work. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SKYLINE-19-GALLON-ALUMINUM-BOAT-FUEL-TANK-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem56373e1d0fQQitemZ370294005007QQptZBoatQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQ5fGear It's Great Lakes Skipper on EBAY if...
  7. Bwana Don

    Trim down, won't come up

    I have a; 1971 Starcraft 140 (3.0 mercruiser) Merc 1 outdrive Trim limit is checking open. 3 button trim switch is erratic (works if you push real hard). I removed the limit switch and trim switch by using a toggle switch (return to neutral). I wired the red wire to the middle, the blue wire...
  8. Bwana Don

    Everything I touch breaks!

    I am pulling gauges out to re-wire them up. I broke two of the brass studs/screw off on two different gauges:(. I rolled the bezel back on the ammeter and opened up the gauge. The brass stud is wound around the wires inside the gauge. So I'm screwed. This 40 year old boat is rotten, so far I've...
  9. Bwana Don

    Pitted Chrome

    I am at a sort of a crossroads now. All the chrome pieces on my boat are pitted. What do I do? Re-chrome or buy new or, I don't know. I like the original pieces but this is not a 32 Ford. If it's cheaper to get new stainless pieces maybe I'll go that route. I like the original horn. I touched...
  10. Bwana Don

    I/O Trim switch

    Does anybody know how the trim switch works? It has three buttons. A top button (UP) a middle button which is a two way toggle (UP/OUT) and a bottom button (IN). What are these functions? What do they do? I've never owned an I/O before so I don't know what I'm doing. Please help. Thanks...
  11. Bwana Don

    Too many Restos to follow

    I don't know about you guys but there are just too many Resto threads for me to follow. It seems to me there has been explosion of new Starcrafts in the restoration forum. I have four or five tagged to follow but that about max's me out. My apologies to the Tin Nation for not posting in...
  12. Bwana Don

    Help with a re-wire (old boat)

    Hi all have a few electrical questions on my boat restore. It's an I/O 3.0 Mercruiser in a 1971 Starcraft (18' aluminum). The wiring is a total mess, splices, dead-ends, and brittle wires everywhere. I didn't notice any fuses in the boat. I traced the red wires down and can't find a fuse...
  13. Bwana Don

    Starcraft; 1971 V-Offshore

    Finally starting a restoration on the Starcraft I bought in January. It is an 18 1/2' Offshore-V, with a 3.0 Mercruiser I/O. It was covered in 2 feet of snow then, so I don't know what I have yet. I hope the motor is not cracked from improper winterizing. I took the cover off and started...
  14. Bwana Don

    Calling all SS owners; Clan War

    All SS owners please vote in the poll that Capodecina CheapbotKev has started. Holiday owners are "taking it to" the SS owners and are running us in the poll.:mad: The balance of power for the Family hangs on that poll. SS owners vote, vote now. Let's end this before it gets out of hand eh...
  15. Bwana Don

    I Got My Title

    I received mt boat tags today. The title is now in my name , I could go out on the water today if I want to dodge small icebergs. It's legally mine.:D I need to go back with the VIN of the trailer and they will register it for me. Oh well, at least the boat is done. trailer is the easy part...
  16. Bwana Don

    Barn Find kicker

    I think I found a kicker for my Starcraft. A 55' Johnson 10 horse. Story; Son was selling this for his Dad. The Uncle had borrowed it 10 years ago and never used it, just sat in the pole-barn. I guess he finally brought it back and Dada tells son "sell it I don't need it anymore". Son puts it...
  17. Bwana Don

    Looking for a Vintage Kicker

    I need some help in picking out a kicker motor. I have an 18 foot Starcraft aluminum boat. It is a 1970 classic and I'd like to find a unique kicker for it. I need a 20" longshaft I don't think a short one will work. This is a shame because I have found plenty of short shaft 1940's and 1950's...
  18. Bwana Don

    Pre Spring Questions

    As many of you know I recently purchased a 1970 Starcraft 18 foot Offshore V. At least I think it's a 1970, the plate says offshore V 18 I/O, so I am sure on that at least. It has a Mercruiser 3.0 140 hp inboard/outboard in it. Well any way I have a slew of questions to ask. Rather than carpet...
  19. Bwana Don

    I think I found one Need help

    http://saginaw.craigslist.org/boa/1539139213.html I'm thinking this is an 18' SS:D. If it is I'm ready to pull the trigger. I talked to the owner all ready and asked for more pictures. This boat is 2 hours North of me. I hate to drive there if it's not an 18 footer. Did Starcraft put an I/O...
  20. Bwana Don

    Somebody bought my boat

    I've had my eye on this 1970 ish 18 foot Starcraft holiday. Contacted the owner and have been trying to hook up with him to see/buy the boat. Last weekend he was busy the weekend before I couldn't make the 120 mile trip. This Saturday everything is set, I'm going to buy this thing. I email the...
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