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    Teleflex Xtreme Steering Replacement '73 Starcraft Mariner 21' Verified

    As one of the 10 iboat forum members that were selected as field tester for the new Teleflex Xtreme Mechanical Steering system, I thought I would document the process for all here at iboats. I would like to first of all thank Teleflex for the opportunity and iboats for enabling this to happen...
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    Shorelander Roller Trailer Ideas and input wanted

    I have a 32 roller Shorelander for my 21' Starcraft. I've had it since last August. Two ideas or thoughts I'm looking at here. 1) - installing guide on's - To help with centering on windy days and might allow me to go deeper in the water so there might not be as much cranking to do. I know...
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    A Stainless Steel Starcraft ???

    I was checking out CL and found this. http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/boa/2950959711.html Starcraft row boat, 11 foot 6 inches in length. Includes a Montgomery Ward trailer. Boat is registered through 2013. This is a very unusual boat in that it is not made from aluminum, but is made from...
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    Found a grill for my boat

    I was looking at one of the local auction sites the other day and saw a Magma Grill that I ended up winning. It had the tube mount, but the larger size. I looked around and found one of my kids old 2 wheel scooters that they don't use anymore. Pulled the handle and tubes and did a little...
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    1960 FD14 Electric Start Questions

    I picked up a FD 14 2008588 over the weekend. The PO has attempted what is probably the worst attempt at a repaint I have ever seen. Looks like a combination of spray and brushed on flat house paint:eek: There are even cob webs that have paint on them I bought the motor for parts but after...
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    QD21 Fuel Pump #377927

    I know these are obsolete and can be replaced with a 18-7351, possibly others. I look at the pump I have to wonder if there is a way to make or use another diaphragm to get this running / pumping. There are rebuild kits / diaphragms that look similar in size. It appears to be a really simple...
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    Rear axle housing repair advise

    My 62 Land Rover rear axle housing has rusted through again. Last year I did a welding repair (not real pretty), it didn't leak and held up for a while. Now it has rusted out again. Looking for the some good advise on how to get a long term repair on this. Here are some pics of it, not the...
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    Help with piecing together a QD 19 or a 10012

    Trying to put a puzzle together. I picked up a QD19 - 1688609 1958 10HP and a 10012 04712 1956 10HP. I'm trying to get a running motor. Both are missing lower units, drive shafts and lower shift rods. The QD19 is missing the magneto plate. The Evinrude has a complete top end and was a runner...
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    Would you buy this boat?

    Answered a CL ad for a fishing boat for $200. This is the pic that was sent. Seller says it's 18' no title.
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    Harbor Freight Trailer Recall

    A heads up to any and all. I was looking for a replacement axle for my utility trailer, different thread. I called HF, I was placed on hold for over 10 minutes. When someone finally picked up, they stated they have no axles available and there is a recall on their trailers. No other details...
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    I got lucky today, while trailering

    I picked up a load of pavers in my 4 x 8 utility trailer today. Had about an 8 mile drive back home. I knew it was a heavy load for my 2000lb trailer but things looked ok when I looked things over before heading home. Took it slow and easy on the way home. Backed up to unload and hopped out...
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    Outrageous Outboards Ads

    I was looking at a thread where 1946Zepher posted a link to a ebay adv. for a motor that was very over priced IMO and his. It reminded me of an ad I saw on CL recently. http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/boa/2755579272.html 1957 Johnson 5 1/2 horse - $1700 (hudsonville) Date: 2012-01-09...
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    Sacrilege to the Tinny Nation

    I was reading a thread on a renovation and came across some blatant anti tinny posts. I understand that Starmada and other notable tinny brands are in the minority on these pages, but I was shocked by the clear biased comments against Aluminum boats. I have often seen an attempt to not...
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    Johnson Motor ID Help

    Tracked this motor down and considering buying it. The owner is over an hour away and has been trying to help ID it but so far no luck. No plate, He says the freeze plug has J2405753, with a block letter M inside a square on it. He thought it was a 1972, but now states a 1966. He states it's an...
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    Convert Garage to Finished Space?

    Hi, looking for advise on converting the garage to livable space. House is a raised ranch lower level is half garage and half living area. Looking at enclosing the garage space to create more living area /storage /mud room. Space is 22'W x 26'6"D I know I have a legal footing under the slab...
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    1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18HP Hopeful Resurrection

    I picked up a Fleetwin 18, 1957 about a month ago. Hopes are to get it in good running shape and put it on my 1963 14' Lone*Star Big Fisherman. PO stated it sat in a barn for 18 years. It has spark and compression, lower unit has good looking fluid, gears engage properly. Tank holds...
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    Show us you creative backyard creation or invention

    There are many creative people among the ranks here at iboats. I thought would be nice to start a thread that would allow some of the members to show off their backyard creations, inventions or re-engineering non-boating efforts. Fall here in SW Michigan has always brought the challenge of leaf...
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    90 to 135 trade good idea or not?

    I have a 1984 Starcraft Mariner with a 1985 90hp Johnson, has power tilt, no trim, runs great and at WOT runs 39mph. I have a 1974 135hp Evinrude in nice condition sitting on a stand. I have a PT&T unit for this. Boat is rated for 140hp. I've been reading many things on the forum about more...
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    14' Lone Star Repairs

    I was able to trade my 12' Sea King tinny for this 1963 14' Big Fisherman Lone Star.It has a couple issues that I'm looking for advice on how to repair.#1 the corner cap has a wear gouge in it. It looks like it's still structurally ok, so far. It has a pretty sharp edge and I want to clean it...
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    Help - ID the MFG of this 14' Tinny

    I found someone who wants to trade his 14" tinny for a 12' even up. He sent a few pictures and I'm wondering if anyone might be able to ID the manufacturer and possibly the vintage, looks old(er). He referred to it as "Fisherman". Here's the pics. The way the seat attaches is different than...
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