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  1. matt167

    Considering a 1995 horizon 220

    OMC is outboard marine corp and they built Evinrude Johnson and Inboard outboards.. now a 1995 should be a Volvo SX hybrid of sorts but the Ford kills it.. Ford made a great marine engine but they gave it up in 1997. Parts are hard to get
  2. matt167

    19?? Starcraft Jetstar

    The thing that really sucks is I really don't even want a stereo in it, but if I remove it, there is a single din hole in the dash that I gotta do something with. The VHF would be better there, but I think it's smaller length ways than single din.. And that's for another time. Have to build a...
  3. matt167

    19?? Starcraft Jetstar

    I keep opening cans of worms on this boat. First was the deck. I knew it wasn't right ( screwed down, ends wrapped over with carpet on raw plywood ) but was good enough, except I noticed that it had some rot at the back under the splash well, so it wasn't. Ripped it out, made templates and...
  4. matt167

    Transom

    No. That is the test for right now
  5. matt167

    handheld vs fixed mount VHF

    Way back when my dad had first got his '73 Chieftan 21' in 1996ish, the engine quit while trolling on Cayuga somewhere on the southern end of the lake.. That day we had to make the radio call on 16. Lucky another boat gave us a tow instead of the coast guard. Next trip out it had an old Johnson...
  6. matt167

    handheld vs fixed mount VHF

    Well, Seneca lake where I'll likely be most of the time, is ~38 miles long, 2 miles wide and then this boat is small and nimble enough to make it to the river as well. Who knows where anyone will be. 1.21 Gigawatts of power might be needed for all I know, But I could end up in 1955 all the...
  7. matt167

    handheld vs fixed mount VHF

    My little 14' SC Holiday does not have a VHF, and it's the last piece of safety gear to make it fully equipped, beyond the required stuff.. I have enough dash space where I can mount one in the dash w/ flush mount, but there is no space for a hanging bracket, and then an 8' whip on a 14' tinny...
  8. matt167

    1979 9.9 evinrude control box

    If your motor has the big red plug, then you can actually get a brand new control box and an adapter harness to use it. Otherwise you can find one of the control's that has the key in the back, single lever with the lift up tab for fast idle.. Keep in mind, that the Simplex ( 2 lever ) control...
  9. matt167

    Cut through fiberglass hull

    grind the gelcoat down to fresh glass, grind it down to fresh glass on the inside, and build a patch on both sides with 1708. Sand fair and done
  10. matt167

    Is this worht ot

    I'd say no, especially if the laws over there are strict on titles. It's been out of the water for at least 25 years, and in the woods, for probably 24 of them it looks
  11. matt167

    Back again

    Saltwater is for sure where an OB shines. Manifolds/ risers were they can last a boat's lifetime in freshwater, become wear maintenance items in salt water. I actually bought my 14' Starcraft Holiday for the same reasons you want an OB except the part about saltwater. I can trailer it...
  12. matt167

    Back again

    I think the biggest thing is going in with open eyes.. The boat in question is going to be a reliable boat if it has been maintained correctly, it's likely a Mercruiser 3.0L. Not a powerhouse but decent. Not built with the best materials but a fairly recent build..With the right discount/ deal...
  13. matt167

    Back again

    I know Bondo's view, and I agree they are a cheap boat. But by 2017 they are mostly composite if not all composite construction, and if you can get one at the right price, it can be a good boat.
  14. matt167

    Back again

    17' I/O is going to be smallish but a 2017 Bayliner IS a nice boat if you get it for the right price
  15. matt167

    Junk Starcraft arrow

    Not complicated at all. But it gets expensive
  16. matt167

    Junk Starcraft arrow

    Add the cost of a trailer in too, which is $800-$1,200 if your buying new
  17. matt167

    Junk Starcraft arrow

    I love Starcraft, even having the sister boat to that myself, a Holiday 14. However the Arrow is a 14 foot fiberglass. It will be an expensive repair that will be basically worthless and outgrown quickly.. I have an Offshore V 18 as well. I bought the Holiday to be more portable, otherwise a...
  18. matt167

    Do portable trolling motor chargers work?

    If trailer boat. Put a breakaway box on your trailer. You can use a lead cord of sorts to charge your batteries going down the road.. the system will self regulate
  19. matt167

    1988 Mastercraft prostar $7,800

    direct drive inboards are used in wake boats, pretty much or much larger boats. If you want a competition wake, then it has all the advantages. Otherwise the drive system is just cheaper to repair. This is also why they basically are never seen anymore, outside of pulling skiers ect... Ford...
  20. matt167

    What to look for in a project boat? Plus a few other questions

    wooden deck, and generally they are riveted in place, but some use self tapping screws. The 'brackets' are the ribs and framework which are there when the boat is built
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