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  1. roscoe

    Tring to find a Hold Open bracket for a walk-through window.

    How about a table cloth clamp. commonly used for picnic tables. Small and easy to store, $6 for 6 of them. One of my boats had a 1" long plastic tab that mounted to the stationary section of the windshield. To secure the center section open, just pivot the tab, open the center section al...
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    Newish Mr Coffee maker overflows grounds

    Just kind of curious, do you know what a percolator coffee pot is? A mr carry is a drip coffee maker. For real coffee, get a vacuum brewer, a syphon coffee maker, or a $15 french press. Percolator
  3. roscoe

    Help me identify this hull

    Looks a lot like these two, squared bow, hull shape, and what we can see of the area above the rub rail. https://offerup.com/item/detail/472476639/ https://offerup.com/item/detail/583769453/
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    Is this old boat a Starcraft ?

    Looks a lot like my Starcraft Nassau. Dual step pads, transom caps, dual rub rails, What I can see or the front of the bow looks like it too. Obviously the floor, transom, side panels, seats, and windshield are not original, and the splash well removed. But the hull loos like a late 60's...
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    Always

    Remember.
  6. roscoe

    Budget: $15000: Cuddy cabin vs bowrider vs aluminum fishing boat?

    How about a larger aluminum boat, like a Starcraft 221 or Starcraft Islander? Space to get out of the weather if needed, potty, some bed space if needed, changing space, can handle the bigger water. .
  7. roscoe

    Location

    Then they shouldn't be online at all. If they only knew the info that was a admin"s or moderator's fingertips. :) Did you know that your Nassau, and mine, originally sold for $865 ?
  8. roscoe

    Location

    Why doesn't iboats make your general location mandatory when you register? Location, country, state, ocean, river, or lake boating, and climate, are so often important to giving an accurate and complete answer. If people are reluctant to tell is if they live in Ely Minnesota, Miami Florida, or...
  9. roscoe

    How to keep water from sagging boat cover???

    Easiest for me was 2 tall trash cans, upside down. Measure height needed and what will fit, and run to Wally or hardware store. No straps or poles to mess with. Can be used to store the boat cover in when not in use. I use a tall kitchen can in the front, and a rather tall 30 gallon with wheels...
  10. roscoe

    Simpler dash wiring?? Need advice!

    Label each wire, disconnect it, remove it. Install a fuse block if you don't have one. Replace all needed wires, discard all extra wires. You won't find a wiring diagram for most boats, larger and newer boats maybe. Use generic diagram. Buy marine grade tinned wire, use quality shrink tube...
  11. roscoe

    1990 FORCE 120 Outboard L-drive or not?

    photo of L drive
  12. roscoe

    Deciphering capacity sticker

    Sticker is correct, your gvwr is 6840. Is your Pilot 2wd or 4wd? Believe the 2wd is only rated for 3500# tow capacity. Towing Capacity (lbs., 2WD / 4WD) 3500 / 4500* http://owners.honda.com/vehicles/information/2006/Pilot/specs#mid^YF2816EW There are axle weight limits, and gross...
  13. roscoe

    New garage

    Or, after its completed, cut a hole in the back, and put on an addition, just big enough for the outdrive to stick through. Disguise it as a dog house, a firewood storage bin, or a deck storage box from the outside.
  14. roscoe

    Rod holder

    If its right where you enter the boat, anything mounted there will be either a trip or slip hazard. I suggest putting a non-slip stepping pad there, and find a different location for a rod holder. Yes, with this type of rod holder, the top is removable, but the base is still there. Whats nice...
  15. roscoe

    How have you stopped hitch rattle

    Great if you can drill and tap those holes. The rest of us are stuck with something like these. Some are cheap $12, some as high as $75. These are under $15. I really never experience much rattling as long as my tongue weight is good. And, my brakes are electric, so the receiver isn't...
  16. roscoe

    Soup my 30hp Tohatsu!

    First things first, Welcome to iboats. Your post brings several questions to mind. Your original motor was a long shaft, your new motor is a short shaft. Which one is correct for your boat? How tall is your transom? Where is the anti-ventilation plate of the motor, in relation to the bottom...
  17. roscoe

    Where to store Bimini Top on 186 Starcraft when not in use?

    Here is what I do with mine Main bimini mounts are on sliding brackets. There are two set of hardware for the front support poles, so the entire thing can go forward 3'. It is up and completely out of the way when forward. Simply pull the pins on the front support poles and lower the bimini...
  18. roscoe

    boat accident video

    Did anyone else happen to see this video? Thought it would have been posted by now. Really scary stuff. The news story and pending lawsuit state that the driver could not see over the helm, and his family member says he was distracted, playing with his phone all day. Amazing that there is...
  19. roscoe

    1980 115HP 2 stroke inline 6 rebuild question's

    Yes, a 1982 motor. https://garzonstudio.com/outboard/mercury/mercury-1980-1982-115-hp-decal-set.html
  20. roscoe

    How to change oil on Yamaha 300 4 stroke

    Great instructional video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkDCpqgFkHs
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