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  1. matt167

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    Recently discontinued, means that there is probably one or 2 or more somewhere in the country sitting on a dusty shelf.. Call the manufacture, they can locate dealers that may still have one based un unregistered serial numbers
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    1987 Starcraft islander 190v?

    Indeed, very much a unicorn. Most Islanders and Chieftan's are I/O, but the outboard boats are very sought after
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    What tach for 07 Suzuki 140HP?

    Suzuki has 2 mechanical tachs out right now, and I think they only differ with the printing on the over-rev light, and that just shows troll mode along with over rev.. I don't think you can use the SMIS 4 gauge or even the C-10 gauge, but the mechanical gauges will work
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    19?? Starcraft Jetstar

    cable for now. I drove the pin out of the OMC quick release so it would come out of the motor adapter, and it fit right together.. But I do have a good used Teleflex helm I could put in later if I want
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    Re- Rewiring boat

    I was tidying the wiring to the new controller up tonight after work, and noticed. Yeah the wiring for the battery is a rats nest. I think my plan of action is to switch the negative buss with the disconnect switch, and have the motor as a separate connection to the battery. Everything will...
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    Re- Rewiring boat

    My boat in my signature was powered by a 1966 Johnson 40hp Deluxe, and previous owners had wired it as they saw fit, which was done right in some ways and not in others. They put in a disconnect switch, and half of their electrical bypassed it, but the motor used it at least. I never quite...
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    Minimum MPH Boat/Motor?

    '64 or '65 I think is the official year they switched to 50:1. Possibly '66, But it had to do with different bearings they had been using for a few years before that and some of the older motors will run on 50:1. Racerone will know.. Either way, buy it because it's a good bet for $50
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    19?? Starcraft Jetstar

    After a few hours, It was time to test run. No choke, no fast idle. Just turn the key. Still need to hang the control cables up under the gunnel and then install the tach but it's about done
  9. matt167

    1962 Merc 60 6hp questions

    Shift range is the throttle range that it can be shifted into gear without breaking anything. Many parts are NLA for old Mercuries so you'll have to dig for them. A lot is available NOS still
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    Just how much bigger is a 22 foot super sport versus a 16 foot?

    I think it would be the same as my Offshore V 18, and they are about 3' or so.. Much taller than the gunnels on my 14' Holiday Big tin boats are stable on rough water, but they are so light that they get blown around. It is a compromise.
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    Just how much bigger is a 22 foot super sport versus a 16 foot?

    In a perfect world, you need at least 3 tin boats.. A 12-14' tiller steer, a 14-16' outboard, and a 18-25'. 22' will draft more, but still ok in 2' of water or so. The limitations will come more with the quality of the launch..
  12. matt167

    2017 Merc 75 4 stroke same as 115?

    In general, it's an intake restrictor and an ECU that is different. Some cases may have injectors that are different. But yes, even that mechanic should be able to swap you some HP if you hand him about a grand or so
  13. matt167

    Tiller kicker with controls? Possible?

    You could use a simplex control, many of the aftermarkets or one of the later boxes but wiring won't match up.
  14. matt167

    Tiller kicker with controls? Possible?

    I just watched a YouTube video on older Evinrude Johnson's. It shows the parts needed and suggests they are still available. Old johnnyrude was his name iirc
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    Complete drive swap

    Sure, you could build a 383 stroker, run about 350hp, but then your going to twist up an Alpha if your not careful. Being a marine engine, you can only do so much due to camshaft limitations due to exhaust reversion
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    Complete drive swap

    I wouldn't 'build' a SBC.. Under $2k buys a new GM long block last I knew and I'm not sure you can build for less than that. Swap a marine cam and the Mercruiser specific stuff and drop it in.. Forgot marine gaskets and marine core plugs
  17. matt167

    Tiller kicker with controls? Possible?

    Suzuki and others ship motors down to 9.9hp with remote control. Most companies build kits for motors down to 5hp
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    Running motor out of water

    Yup. Put muffs or run in barrel. It will smoke the impeller
  19. matt167

    19?? Starcraft Jetstar

    After removing the motor pad, I did notice that in the case of the Holiday 14's construction it makes perfect sense on why it's there.. The pad uses the same bolt holes as the bottom edge of the transom and the 4 bolts into the knee brace.. The pad helps deflect all the forces into the knee brace
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    What size motor can I put on?

    Boats dating back to the 60's had capacity tags. Your answer is found on that. As far as title, be sure to put it in your name before spending anything on it.. And understand that a free boat isn't free
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