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    Can I use short shaft?

    I am looking for the small otbord to use as the kicker on my 16 foot starcraft. I have measured the transon height and it is 20 inches, so this tells me that motor that is on it now (40 hp ) is long shaft. Now the question is, Can I use short shaft kicker for it? It will be mounted off center...
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    What is that?

    I am trying to figure out if i can add the pressure gauge to my 40 hp 1993 Force, or the telltale as is described in one of the stickies. So I was wondering what is that on the picture: I am refering to the small white plastic screw (?) or plug on top of the motor. I hope that is the place...
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    Part number for impeller?

    Guys, I need some help here. I have my manual on the backorder? should show up in the June, but I would like to order the impeller or impeller kit for my motor, so i will show up in time. Is there a place where I can lookup the part numbers? I have 1993 Force 40 hp 2 stroke. Thanks for your help.
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    Anyone with insurance advice in Ontario? RESOLVED

    I have got the new to me 1979 Starcraft SS, 16 ft. There is a long list of things to fix in it including new motor, seats, bilge, electrics etc. Nothing that is completely urgent since everything works at the point. So I have decided to get insurance on it and take it to the lake. I called 4-5...
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    Force 1993 40 hp - not pissing!

    Well, as some of you may know I have got the boat with 40 hp force on the back. First I had torubles starting it, then I got it going. After maybe a minute of running I noticed that there is no water stream from the 2 pissing holes on the back of the motor. Not even a drop. It is very wierd...
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    1967 6 hp Johnson worth 50 bucks?

    Here is the deal. I can (probably ) pick up 6 hp Johnson from the guy next street. I went to take a look today and it refused to start, I mesured the comression and it was 70 and 90 after 3-4 pulls. I am not sure if this compression is ok for the smaller motor (125 is normal for bigger ones)...
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    How do I rev up the motor in neuthral

    Ok here is dumb question: I have controller taht is on the picture. I have outboard motor and some features of this controller are disabled. I am not 100% percent sure which ones. I want to start the motor and add some gas to it (motor does not start now). I was told that I need to press the...
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    Model and Year by Serial Number

    Guys, I am going to look at one 6.5 ??? Johnson. The seller told me that serial number is C525930. I cannot find the model and year. Do you know how to find year and model? Thanks.
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    Looking for the good kicker motor

    Hi Guys, I am looking for the good kicker motor. I am not fishing a lot, so need it basically only for the emergency situations. My budget is up to 300. I have 16 ft aluminum Starcraft. Another thing is taht i do not want tooverload the transom, but not sure what is "overloading" for my boat...
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    How long do you travel to reach water?

    This question applies to those who haul the boat to the launch ramp and back every time they want to boat. Also, how often do you go boating? I am about 20 miles away from the lake and keep boat in the garage. What about you? P.S. Those who travel 30 feet from their patio to the lake with...
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    Bilge pump, connects

    On my SS there is 1 bigle pump that does not work :rolleyes: Well it works only when you connect it to battery directly and does not shut off. I will take it apart and see if it is "fixable". Regardless, I will get another automatic pump as the backup (and maybe another new one to replace...
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    Nice article on Bilge pumps

    Hi guys, I think we all can learn a lot from this one: http://www.yachtsurvey.com/bilge_pumps.htm
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    Force 1993 40 hp No Spark issue -UPDATED!

    Hi Guys, Let me first tell you taht I have ordered manual for this motor and it should arrive in a week or so. But I have no patience, so let me ask a question: Motor does not start, starter runs, motor turns, no cigar. I checked the compression and it is 135x135, which is good. I checked fuel...
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    85 Evinrude, worth looking at?

    Hi guys, here one that is 30 minutes from me, do you think it is worth looking at given there is no controls? I know props are at 100 bucks. So I figure 600 for complete motor. I can also check the compression, but can be challenging without controls...
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    Force 40 hp help needed

    Hi Guys! I decided to start the new thread here. I bouth the new rig (16 feet Starcraft SS, bowrider) with 40 hp Force on the back. The PO said it was not running. On the motor is says Force by Mercury, so I figure it is 1992-1999, maybe some help on the year? I have checked the compression and...
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    Ted William Motor - Any thoughts?

    Hi Guys, here is the one taht I have found: http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-boats-watercraft-parts-trailers-accessories-7-HP-Portable-OB-Motor-W0QQAdIdZ199869220 Tell me what do you think, the owner claims that it runs good.
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    I am joining the Starclub for real!

    Well, I am the new and proud owner of the 16 feet starcraft SS. I will post the pictures when the weather will be a bit better (snowing outside). It is 1985 with 40 hp force (it does not run anyways, so do not kick me for it). I got it for 1800. And very happy about it!
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    18 ft starcraft HP hull rating

    Hi Guys. I am going to take a look at one Aluminum Starcraft bowrider 18 ft. There is no picture for the ad, but owner says that there is a split windshield (walk through), 4 seats and hull rated for 85 hp. It is quite a distance and guy has no camera to make pictures, so I am trying to...
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    Aluminum bowrider, opinions needed

    Hi guys. I have found something locally. http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-boats-watercraft-powerboats-motorboats-16-Foot-Aluminum-Starcraft-Bowrider-boat-motor-trailer-W0QQAdIdZ203148167 Let me tell you first that to find aluminum bowrider in Ontario is almost imopossible. I have found...
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    Some people just value their boats too much

    Well, as some of you know I am looking for 16 Starcraft aluminum boat. So I have found one that was listed on the local site and called the guy (there was no picture). From the first words you could tell that he was hammered beyond believe - he refered to himself as "Johnny" and could hardly put...
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