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  1. matt167

    Ruined Engine

    This is common in the Subaru boxers. Get them smoking hot and the tolerances tighten up severely and it wipes the bearings… not saying that is what happened but it’s possibly what happened
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    OMC 140 3.0l drive compatibility

    You would be better served with a complete mercruiser setup. The 140 is the same but you will need a 1.98 drive and an exhaust manifold and all the little parts
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    OMC 140 3.0l drive compatibility

    Due to the very large hole in the transom for the OMC. It will take a transom rebuild which is a bit of effort and coin as well.
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    Steering Wheel

    Probably an old Atwood wheel. Being a lone star it for sure would have been a very 50s looking wheel
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    Looks like New roof and then a new boat

    I didn’t really think she would go for it. But with a camper canvas it would be pretty nice. I showed her a picture of a 25’ chieftain adventurer cabin and she thought it was great… mind you I would only camp near a lake anyway
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    Looks like New roof and then a new boat

    My wife was saying she wanted a camper. I told her that we could get an old StarCraft chieftain and use it as a boat or a camper as my dad had one when I was a kid and we camped in it on the trailer every weekend. Never left it in the water. She actually liked the idea and said she would help...
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    Which Force is most Mercury?

    Some of them had mercury lower units, some of them adapted thunderbolt ignition. But for the most part, they are 90% Force. Mercury branded the parts since Brunswick bought the brand from US Marine.
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    Bad Transom?

    I would guess that’s a bilge pump suggesting it might leak a little. Transom may or may not be bad. But on a tin boat it’s not the end of the world. And gluevit and re bucking rivits can cure any leaks. Most old riveted Tinnys you can assume will leak a little. Many people take care of the leaks...
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    Paint particulars for an aluminum boat restoration.

    Self etching primer. And whatever enamel or urethane you want. Topside paint is just alkyd enamel
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    Bayliner engine swap??

    I doubt bayliner offered it with a V8 but I bet they offered it with a V6. You should have the space. You will need to add mounts for the V8.
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    1970’s StarCraft 21’ Cuddy Cabin

    StarCraft put the tanks in a few places but on that one they would have above deck boxes and been used as seat bases. My dad has a ‘73 21’ when I was a kid and we restored it. Twin 20 gallon tanks
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    Bimini install measurements?

    I figured it out. I had it right so all is well
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    1973 Starcraft SS 18 I/O

    I have a similar boat. Mines an Offshore. Bought a rotted donor boat with a perfectly good 3.0L. I only needed the gimbal housing which had a price on ebay of $500. So I paid $700 for the running boat and will install the entire 3.0L alpha one in my boat…. Point is your in this project for...
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    Four Winns hull strength

    A boat that new kept in good shape won’t be a problem
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    Flex Seal on a Leaky Aluminum Boat?

    Gluvit is superior to coat it in a way because it’s rated and designed for boats. Coat it is basically the same thing but is actually marketed as a roofing patch sealer
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    StarCraft Identification

    I’m not aware of a 16’ Holiday. As far as I’m aware they did a 14’ Holiday which is totally different. A 16’ Jet or Jet star depending on year and then the 18’+ Holidays which pretty much look like that. It should have an information tag right by the helm.
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    StarCraft Identification

    Holiday 18-22’. My photo to tape measure spidy sense isn’t working today. I’ll guess it’s 18’. Don’t buy without paperwork unless your state has a way to obtain it
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    Bimini install measurements?

    I mounted it probably wrong but it works. The rear supports don’t allow the geometry for it to fold. I installed it entirely with it in the up position. It works but I should probably fold it and re mount the rear support brackets so it will fold But I will never run with it down or trailer it...
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    Bimini install measurements?

    . This is the exact top I have except it’s a different brand. I just don’t follow his instructions on mounting
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    Bimini install measurements?

    This is a small 3 bow. And my windshield is acrylic so there’s no attaching to that
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