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  1. Berdink

    Craigslist Find?

    I didn't know if you guys had a thread for boats found for sale. I saw this and wanted to share. Looks like a good deal.
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    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    For some reason the safety kill switch had been bypassed and completely removed. I found a universal one and installed it. It looks like my boat was a light green (seafoam green) originally.
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    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    I figured out the leak issue. Like I said, first few times I took it out after replacing the transom I had very little water come out when I removed the plug, but the last time quite a bit came out. Anyway, the seal between the transom and the splash well is where the water is getting in.
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    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    The first time I took it after repairing the transom I had no leaks. But last time I did end up with some water coming out the back when I pulled the plug. . The load on the hull being evenly distributed on the water vs a trailer is a good point. . I think I'll start with only a foot of water...
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    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    I've read in these forums to find a leak is to fill the boat with water. Of course not fill it, but perhaps to the water line and then watch for drips. Is that a bad idea?
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    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    I plan on putting gear and fuel tank up front, so that'll get me closer to the 6% tongue weight of the total weight.
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    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    Thanks! Using the house scale method above the tongue weight is around 85lbs. . But calculating 6% x 2000 = 120 pounds. But I'm thinking my 85 pounds is correct in that most the weight is at the rear of the boat. And because I can easily lift it from the tongue. . Now, going down hill and...
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    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    I found this as a way to weigh what my tongue weight is. For heavier boats I can use the board technique to reduce the weight on scale.
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    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    I could have sworn that I asked this before. What would we guess my boat with 75hp 2-stroke and trailer combined weigh? And how much would that put on my tongue with it on my single axle trailer?
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    Adapting a Similar Size Carb - 1985 Mercury 110 7.5hp

    I checked again. I see some parts and a gasket set. https://ww2.iboats.com/Carburetor-Tillotson-Stamped-1364-7902-Or-1364-7909/dm/cart_id.758328038--session_id.822504815--view_id.1701306 . I'll try looking other places also. Thanks again.
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    Adapting a Similar Size Carb - 1985 Mercury 110 7.5hp

    Here are some pics of my carb:
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    Adapting a Similar Size Carb - 1985 Mercury 110 7.5hp

    Thanks, I'll check again. Maybe I was searching wrong. Here is my SN:
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    Adapting a Similar Size Carb - 1985 Mercury 110 7.5hp

    I probably just need to clean it, but there isn't even a rebuild kit for it. But yes, if I'm very careful, I probably could just tear it down, clean it up, and put it back together by reusing the parts.
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    Adapting a Similar Size Carb - 1985 Mercury 110 7.5hp

    Yep, I'll post it a little later tonight. Thanks
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    Adapting a Similar Size Carb - 1985 Mercury 110 7.5hp

    On automotive engines - in the older days- it wasn't uncommon to swap out for a newer aftermarket carb. I have searched extensively and can't find a new carb for my 1985 Mercury 110 7.5hp 2-stroke outboard. It seems if I could find a similar size carb - preferably newer with parts available -...
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    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    Then I can put a hinged hatch lid over the two storage spaces on either side like this.
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    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    I had some fun with it this last spring/summer, but I realized I didn't like climbing over the windshield to get to the bow for anchoring. I came up with a rope system that worked pretty good, but still, I know it'll be easier to just have an open bow. However, reading these forums I read of...
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    Post a pic of your starcraft!

    Very, Very Nice! Is that a 14 or 16 footer?
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    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    Would a 4hp be enough for trolling with my boat?
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    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    I think I mentioned it earlier, but there was a weird wiring issue where I was getting a tiny shock touching the aluminum. So I removed all the wiring except what was needed for the motor so I could continue to use the boat. Little by little I'm getting things hooked back up. Got the fish finder...
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