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  1. roscoe

    Last American Eagle II ever made??

    How in the world is anyone going to prove you wrong? I guess I could declare that mine was made after yours, and ask you to prove me wrong. Its simply an impossible task unless you have all the manufacturing records from the factory, IF they even made any records. If yours was made in August...
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    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    This big girl is still out there guys. https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/boa/d/princeton-starcraft-chieftain-express/7501982601.html
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    1985 50HP 4-cylinder power loss

    You bought a cheap knockoff starter and rolled the dice. It failed, as expected. There are good quality aftermarket starters out there, about half the price of oem.
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    Towing over rough terrain with outboard down?

    Doesn't matter what the law was in '66. The law says all batteries must be secured, and terminals covered. There's a reason.
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    70 h.p. force

    Check for a consistent strong spark on all after she heats up and begins missing.
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    2-stroke maintenance

    huh ?
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    Fish finder/depth finder

    Yes, transducer need to be lower. Follow the drawings in the installation book that came with the fish finder. It shows exactly how low the transducer needs to be. Or watch the videos...
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    Bow light

    Not a fuse, or the anchor lite wouldn't be working. Likely the ground.
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    Need advice for when to pull the trigger on new purchase

    Here she is. 24' ? aluminum Chieftain Hardtop, $8500. https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/boa/d/princeton-starcraft-chieftain-express/7501982601.html
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    Broke down out of town.

    HAVE YOUR TRUSTED REPAIR GUY WRITE UP AN ESTIMATE FOR $800. GET THE $800 FROM THE INSURANCE CO, THEN COVER ANY OVERAGES OUT OF YOUR OWN POCKET.
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    2-stroke maintenance

    PROBABLY ABOUT THE SAME AS IT IS FOR A 4 STROKE, MINUS SOME OIL AND A FILTER. $200 FOR PARTS, $250 - $350 FOR LABOR. I WOULD HOPE IT WOULD INCLUDE THERMOSTAT(S),COMPRESSION TEST, FUEL PUMP SERVICE, GREASE, PLUGS, WATER PUMP, GEAR LUBE, GEARCASE SEAL TEST IF LUBE IS BAD...
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    Trailer winch question and tilt question? 1st timer.

    As Jim said, REPLACE the worn strap, then wrap the strap so it comes off the top of the winch. But the strap should go under the the bow roller. this helps hold the bow down, so it doesn't bounce, or slide over the top in the event of an accident. And yes, you can adjust the bow roller height...
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    opinions ---hub temps

    Its in the trailer manual, if you have it. Also covered in this video at about the 15 second mark. I doubt this has anything to do with your heat issue, but thought I'd pass it on.
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    Dented pontoon log with tear

    Work out a cash settlement and have it fixed. It won't be cosmetically perfect, but it beats having it totaled and starting your search all over again.
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    opinions ---hub temps

    Shouldn't be necessary unless grease is leaking out. You know you are supposed to jack the trailer up and spin the wheel when adding grease to those hubs, right?
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    Easiest way to weigh a boat

    Mark water level on side wall of swimming pool. Place boat in pool. Mark new water level. Remove boat from pool. Measure difference in water levels. Measure and calculate surface area of water in pool. Calculate amount of water..... Oh wait, you asked for the easiest way. My Bad. Scales are...
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    Lets see those Steury Pics

    steury forum: https://forums.iboats.com/forum/steury-boats.132/
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    serial number search

    1984 was a transition year, from the old serial number system, to the new. 18 18XD 2-cyl 6443973 through 0A134730 1984
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    Bunks with plastic on top

    Home depot Lowes and 100's of real lumber suppliers.
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    Looking for stowage solutions

    https://www.amazon.com/DAOST-Interlocking-11-8x11-8inch-Drainage-Bathroom/dp/B099KHWZDS/ref=sr_1_16?keywords=kennel%2Bfloor&qid=1658646565&sr=8-16&th=1
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