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  1. Capt Spaulding

    1987 Islander

    the boat is a 1989. It needs a motor. was removed before purchasing. The flooring is just getting a bit soft in some small areas so new floors. the motor cover is not not good The rest of the boat seems to have little use so in good shape. need to check auto pilot to see if it works. need to...
  2. Capt Spaulding

    1989 Starcraft Islander 221V repair and repower

    thanks for the reply! I was told by the previous owner who removed the motor and sent it to scrap because he wanted to change it to a outboard that it was a 3.0. Not to many parts left from that removal to prove what it was. glad to know the 3.0 is still being produced. I will be requiring a...
  3. Capt Spaulding

    1987 Islander

    Good luck with your Islander. Just starting a similar project as well. Looking forward to updates!
  4. Capt Spaulding

    22' Islander rebuild

    Just wanted to say thanks for a great thread. I'm starting a project on a Islander that has been sitting too long. the floors you did looked great! You mentioned earlier in the thread that you did a "hull leak test". New to reconditioning boats so not sure how to preform this test on my...
  5. Capt Spaulding

    1989 Starcraft Islander 221V repair and repower

    thanks for the reply. had to put this project off for a long time so glad to be getting started on it. do you know if the 4.3 will fit in the deck opening as is or will i have to open it up a bit if I go that way?
  6. Capt Spaulding

    1989 Starcraft Islander 221V repair and repower

    thank you for the reply. i am a fan of the 3.0 for the economy as well. either trolling around for salmon or running 30 miles out for albacore. the concern wasn't that Chevy parts going away but the marine specific parts becoming harder to find but i may be wrong about that. do you find there...
  7. Capt Spaulding

    1989 Starcraft Islander 221V repair and repower

    Well after way too long getting started on a Islander project. Some new floors and a repower and basic cosmetic fixes and hopefully have boat on water this summer sometime. Purchased with no motor but originally had a 3.0 mercruiser. Considering to install 3.0 back into boat or possibly go to...
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