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    Bearing buddies coming loose

    When you change trailer bearings, how do you keep the bearing buddies, or Grease cap, or dust cap from falling off. I haven't changed any in a few years but I remember this was an issue. I pulled the cap from my current trailer today, greased the old bearings and sure enough the cap slightly...
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    will a gauge indicate battery life

    Last year I installed gauges for the first time, the 12v battery reads 13v which is normal I think Thr battery is a few years old, Will I have any indicator when this battery is going to die for good? What I mean is that situation where you charge a battery, all looks good, then when you put...
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    Anchor line storage spool

    I'm having a hard time searching online for a way to spool up my anchor line, can someone post a product for this, or a do it yourself solution. I currently just lay the line on the deck
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    Need a new combo unit, possible lowrance hds7 touch

    I need a little confidence in choosing my first combo unit. I was going to get the raymarine dragonfly (under $700) then decide to wait for the dragonfly 7" (around $850 -900) now the lowrance hds7 touch with structure scan can be had for 1200 after a mail in rebate, I've been leaning toward...
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    Gunwale rod holder, reels rubbing on walls

    I'm about to build rod storage under the gunwale of my aluminum starcraft, with most racks I have seen it looks like the reels will be rubbing against the walls. What's the normal solution to this? I was thinking either add a little padding on the walls so the reels aren't banging as hard, or...
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    Do electronics blind you at night?

    I looked at an android tablet last season and was temporarily blinded during night boating. I'm going to buy a decent combo gps/ff unit this year and was wondering if night vision is ever an issue, or do they all have that covered for the most part? I currently have an old cheap back lit...
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    Ride comparison : 18' vs 21+

    Just wondering how much of a difference the ride is. My 18' handles waves decent, but I take quite the beating in chop. Is a 22' tin a significantly better ride? How about a 25'? I know some of you have had multiple starcrafts. I have only one...fighting the addiction :D
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    Boat disposal photos

    1972 winner marauder. 16' fiberglass This was my primary boat for the last 5 or 6 years...good times. Used circular saw, reciprocating saw, and chain saw. (respirator and full body suit) Cut wherever you can, take it to the free town compactor! like magic:)
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    Spray rail/splash guard on an old starcraft?

    Has anyone here needed or tried a spray deflector on their older starcraft? A product like the TACO spray rail, smart rails , or even a DIY setup. I have a 1969 18' offshore v (as some of you already know). I've only tested it twice now, both times it was a little choppy out, but I was...
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    Starcraft Bimini and custom enclosure photos

    So who's got the most bad *** enclosure on their starcraft?! I can't afford a full camper enclosure right now but I sure would like to see your photos to get some ideas! Not sure if there are standard names for these things since they are usually custom, but a storm curtain setup looks like a...
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    US composites epoxy reviews?

    Hi, please post any results you have had with this product. I used two coats of their 4:1 epoxy on 3/4" tongue and grove plywood for an aluminum boat deck. I did not use fiberglass cloth. I coated the top, bottom, and sides. Deck was finished with interlux interdeck non skid paint. A few weeks...
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    waterpump impeller change

    1982 70hp Evinrude outboard model: e70elcnb Hi, It was brought to my attention the impeller should be changed periodically, :facepalm: Ive been running my motor since 2005 with no issues, but I suppose it's time to change out the impeller. Sorry if this is a stupid question, but do I want to...
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    direction of mounting bolts, OB 70hp evinrude

    I remember reading you should mount the motor with the bolt heads one dirrection on top,and opposite on the bottom but I cant find the info now. Is there really a correct way? Im moving a motor over today, my old boat I mounted it to years ago was all bdjjolt heads on the inside
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    anyone make a clean looking pvc or abs rod rack?

    on my old boat I had a few pieces of pvc for a rod rack setup this style Wondering if some of you have come up with a cleaner looking DIY pvc/abs setups. Mainly the top of the tubes, on my previous boat i didnt care so I just had them cut straight. Fine and all, but it just looks like cut off pvc.
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    teleflex controls dont match

    My motor is a 1982 70 hp evinrude, E70ELCNB I just bought these controls, but they do not match my setup. Teleflex 479 Series Johnson/Evinrude/OMC Control Cable ...OMC and Johnson/Evinrude style single lever controls found on 1979 to current models. Teleflex 479 Series Johnson/Evinrude/OMC...
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    120HP ob - measurement for splashwell size

    I'm about to shorten the depth of a splashwell on an 18' starcraft. Max hp on this boat is 120HP. About how much clearance do I need when the motor is up, measuring from the face of the transom going forward? My 70hp only needs about 18" of clearance, of course I would like most motors within...
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    photos of interior lighting on starcrafts

    Please post some photos if you have any! Sometime soon I will need to buy and layout lights for my 18'
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    Are both control cables the same? 1982 evinrude

    I just ordered one of this item a minutes ago thinking it was a set of two, but now I think its just one cable... Teleflex 479 Series Johnson/Evinrude/OMC Control Cable I just need to order two of the same right? I'm need to call and update my order real quick... thanks
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    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Figured I would reserve an official home here for my offshore V progress. Which I think will now be named "she just needs a floor":facepalm: Bought boat+trailer for $600, I will be using a 70hp evinrude I already own. picked up Saturday, fully gutted Sunday! Since then I'm just doing research...
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    boat gauges

    Hello there! I own this: 1982 70hp Evinrude outboard model: e70elcnb I want to outfit my boat with some gauges, I have never had any before. I know I need a tach and volt meter. I assume a temp gauge is also has a feeder from the motor? I'm not going bother with speedometer or fuel... am I...
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