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  1. roscoe

    Approximate cost of new outboard ?

    Considering some major changes to my mini fleet. One option involves buying a new 40 or 50 hp tiller outboard next year. Does anyone have any current real world selling prices for a Yamaha, Mercury, or Suzuki elpt long shaft tiller ? Located in upper midwest great lakes region. Thanks
  2. roscoe

    Dual Battery Box ?

    So after hours of searching over the past week, tonight it pops right up in a simple search. :unsure: So this is what I had in previous boat, and will be in this boat. Solid and strong enough to stand on. And 2 group 24 batteries fit...
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    1989 Starcraft outboard motor bracket

    Welcome aboard. Transom should be good, if its in top condition. It never hurts to reinforce, and add backing plates where you mount things My Starcraft Mariner has what appears to be a wimpy transom. But it is solid and secure, and is holding my 315# 115hp Merc, and my 80# 15 hp kicker.
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    1973 StarCraft 16’ Supersport rebuild (my first)

    Welcome Scott. Before you spend any more time, or a penny on this boat, make sure it can be, and is registered AND titled, in your name. There are lots of well documented rebuilds in the iBoats - Starcraft forum, here: https://forums.iboats.com/forum/starcraft-boats.131/
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    Dual Battery Box ?

    It looks like thats what I had in previous boat. I just didn't know what it was, because i stumbled across it at a garage sale. Thanks for the info. Now to pick one out.
  6. roscoe

    Dual Battery Box ?

    Seems finding a battery box that will hold 2, group 24 batteries, is like trying to build a fusion reactor. Years ago I was able to use a tool box, with an 8" x 23" interior. That went with the boat when I sold it. In the next boat, I managed to locate a box with a 14" x 12" interior. Now...
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    Windmill boat bettery charging

    Lets not forget about the law of conservation of energy, minus all inefficiencies within a system. A towable, or a wind turbine while boating or driving your tow vehicle....... There is no free energy in these cases. You tow something through the water and it will cause load/resistance that...
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    Windmill boat bettery charging

    A court order has been issued against an Amherst company and its elderly founder blocking him from taking on investors and accusing him of ripping off hundreds across the region. New York Attorney General obtained a temporary restraining order in State Supreme Court, in Buffalo on Monday to...
  9. roscoe

    Anyone tried a wireless transom trim switch?

    You already turned off the battery switch, so you have to climb back into the boat anyway. Put a failsafe on/off switch on your remote so you don't accidentally activate the tilt.
  10. roscoe

    Math problem

    Remember, you fogged the crud out of it, Literally. All the fogging oil has to go some where. Out with the exhaust and into the motor leg. Then it comes out the bottom end. I would run it. Then add 1 - 1.5 gallons of straight gas and run it some more.
  11. roscoe

    Tow Smart "Submersible" LED tail lights are junk... better solution?

    The $90 ones are in a retail clam pack and have a separate ground wire. Don't know if the light is the same.
  12. roscoe

    Tow Smart "Submersible" LED tail lights are junk... better solution?

    Right here on iboats: https://www.iboats.com/shop/trailering/boat-trailer-lights/optronics-waterproof-led-trailer-light-kit-tll9rk.html
  13. roscoe

    Tow Smart "Submersible" LED tail lights are junk... better solution?

    I've been running Optronic LED on one trailer. And Fulton / WESBAR led on the other trailer. Both since 2012 or 2013. A decent full set with wiring will cost you $100 or more. My WESBAR came with a harness with a ground wire to each light. The Optronics, I had to add the separate ground wires.
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    Help with model ?

    Yeah, Just thought it was cool it appeared on one of the shirts being sold at the 56th annual music festival. It made picking out my t-shirt pretty quick. 600 acts on a dozen stages over 9 days, scantily clad women, and some awesome food choices.
  15. roscoe

    Help with model ?

    Need a little help IDing this boat. Sure looks like a Starcraft, but what model ? 18 SS ? NO, an SS wouldn't have a live well drain. Maybe a Sylvan Sportster ?
  16. roscoe

    I am starting to believe some of the global warming in N J.

    How do you prepare for a tornado? 2 or possibly 3 tornados hit my grandparents farm between 1938 and 1986. There was no preparing, just picking up the pieces and start rebuilding.
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    I am starting to believe some of the global warming in N J.

    While sea levels are rising in some areas, the level is declining in other areas on earth. As for Lake Michigan, low level was at 576' in 1964 and 2013. High level was recorded at 582' in 1985. Anyone remember all the marinas raising their docks in the 80's. And then rebuilding them again 10...
  18. roscoe

    Vault Wheel Hubs

    I hope you never bump into anything like a rock, fence, dock, garage door frame, with an oil bath hub. They can be easily damaged, or knocked off, causing all the oil to leak out. While some people might carry an extra hub, or a set of bearings for emergencies, I doubt many people will carry an...
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    I am starting to believe some of the global warming in N J.

    Historical averages AND historical highs seem to contradict your statement.
  20. roscoe

    Process for changing boat trailers?

    Out of business now, but https://extendahitch.net used to make 9' and 12 extensions . An extra tongue attached under the trailer tongue, pinned in place. At the launch, disconnect hitch coupler, pull tow vehicle ahead, pull out extension and attach to tow vehicle. Then launch, load, stow...
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