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  1. Moserkr

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Im back!!! Well…. Its been an interesting year. Ive been MIA due to hunting season, which has gone well so far. I didnt get a big buck, or an elk, but I passed on some young deer, caught some nice fish (from shore lol), and helped some young men get their first deer. The forest fires and...
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    2021 Starcraft Splash of the Year Nomination Thread

    Thanks @Michigan Lakes Mine still needs quite a bit of work but she did float and run (for a few trips lol). Id like to nominate @FIGMO He did some impressive work, and im still jealous of that motor’s paint job.
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Gluvit and coat-it are basically the same thing. I dont think many guys put it on the outside of the hull, but it shouldnt affect performance. It just doesnt look great on the outer hull - in some spots it made it look like I had horrible paint drips. Where I taped it off, it looks much cleaner.
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    My hull had coat-it on the outside of the hull put on by my friend i bought it from. He only did below the water line but it sure does show through paint. The hull had dents n dings so looks didnt matter all that much to me. I ended up putting coat-it above the waterline on the bow rivets on...
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    1974 Starcraft SS16 Restortation

    Congratulations on the splash and walleye limits!!
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    1974 Starcraft SS16 Restortation

    That motor looks downright sexy in that color. Nice work figmo.
  7. Moserkr

    New Journey

    Love it!!! Congratulations to your boy on his first buck, and archery on top of that!
  8. Moserkr

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    @racerone You’ve already commented on the thread where Im working on their issues. Thanks though. When I get to them again, more tests will be done and posted. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/the-story-of-two-motors-75-johnsons.747512/
  9. Moserkr

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Thanks for the prayers @SHSU We dodged the bullet, and after 16 days got to return home. Been swamped playing catchup on work, chores, and going on hunting trips. Boat has just been sitting idle…. Lakes are so low and forest is closed anyway. I was able to go out fishing at a local lake...
  10. Moserkr

    1979 Starcraft Super Sport 16

    Welcome! Id start by reading some build threads about your boat. I rebuilt my ‘79 160ss and its nearing completion. I forget what year @SHSU ’s 160ss is, but thats another thread you can reference. Wiring will be mainly subject to your motor brand, and then whatever other simple...
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    I will try the different fuel tank to see if that makes a difference. Could need a new fuel pump or a booster. The admiral did try pumping the bulb when she was having issues and it did not change anything. Not sure how well she was pumping it though. So unfortunately the boat is currently...
  12. Moserkr

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Haha yes, crazy day but we made it home. Of course, now theres a new fire just 10 miles south of us…. Will be keeping an eye on that one. I did not take the intake manifold off, so i would think that shouldnt be an issue. Should I have removed it?? I need a manual bad…. I messed with the...
  13. Moserkr

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Thanks @SHSU We had luck, but not in a good way today lol. Started off great, launched and she fired right up. Put new spark plugs in her too this morning. Did a test lap around the cove while the Admiral parked the truck, and she ran perfect. Then after we picked her up, we cruised out of...
  14. Moserkr

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Quick motor update - planning on getting another test run on the water Sunday. Found some issues that I fixed and she seemed to like my tinkering… hope it makes a difference sunday. Problems I found: Spark plugs were not gapped perfectly. Most were between .034-.038. All are now a tight...
  15. Moserkr

    1989 Starcraft Islander 221V repair and repower

    Ive seen people in threads just lay it in there with lots of gaps, however it fits with the least amount of work. Then if i remember correctly, classiccat cut his to fit perfectly and stuffed as much in as possible. For me, i kind of did both ways. Honestly, the difference between the amount...
  16. Moserkr

    Where did all the used boats and motors go?

    Wish I could write off a house. Wrote off a new truck 6 months ago, and its now worth more than I paid. Sold the old new truck, 2018 ram diesel, for more than I paid for it…. Rarely do depreciating assets Appreciate. Car lots are empty. Wife and I got lucky and picked her up a new car before...
  17. Moserkr

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Spoke to my friend who builds the custom jet boats about the issue too. He thinks its a carb/fuel issue, not a compression or weight issue. After more hw, Im beginning to agree. Need to do the basic checks on the motor. Compression, spark gap, fuel delivery, spark plug check. My last...
  18. Moserkr

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    All good advice, thanks! I will test the teach feed first (not sure how to do this but will apply the googles). No I have not tried that but I get what you’re saying. The fuel bulb is always rock hard and it seems like its getting enough fuel. I will try pumping it to see what happens...
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Well, took the boat out on the lake to fish and test this morning. No fish, and it is smokey as can be. Tested the 4-blade prop and it actually worked better than the 3 blade hustler. Hit 30mph and the rpms sounded good at WOT. Rpms were slightly lower than the hustler. Last year the...
  20. Moserkr

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Trolling plate. I believe it is the Davis Happy Troller Trolling Plate specifically. I called it a hydrofoil, and you’re right, its not. I used to have a nice hydrofoil on it but gave that to my in-laws since I want to use this boat for fishing. I put the troll plate back on tonight and...
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