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  1. matt167

    2021 DF25 control cables?

    Are the control cables on a 2021 Suzuki DF25 the same as what was used on a 1966 Johnson Shipmaster control connected to a '66 40hp Big Twin?
  2. matt167

    1966 40hp Big Twin to Suzuki DF25 on 14' SC holiday?

    My 40hp Johnson Super Seahorse Deluxe is a great running motor, but being from 1966 and has had some float flooding troubles ( sunk cork float ), makes me cross my fingers when I hit the key and I won't go out without aux propulsion. It does start almost instantly every time, even getting...
  3. matt167

    Big twin 40hp shear pin material?

    I sheared the pin on my 1966 Johnson Super Seahorse Deluxe 40hp. Must have been old because it sheared in the test barrel. Is there any 1/4" material I can cut new pins out of that is soft enough to work correctly?
  4. matt167

    charging a boat battery

    My boat came with a 2 year old Everstart marine battery. The biggest one they make. I had very little faith that it was any good, but I stuck it on the bench and charged it until it lit up green and it actually did not take long. Since then it spun the motor over multiple times including at the...
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    Pre red plug Simplex controls to red plug motor?

    I have a 1966 RD-28 40hp on my 1966ish Starcraft Holiday 14 OB. Runs great but I discovered it needs lower unit seals ( ordered ).. It did get me thinking on, the what if something happened to it and it needed serious repair.. I have a spare 1988 Johnson 20hp which is ready to go, other than I...
  6. matt167

    Tying down a motorcycle for transport

    Good friend of mine recently wanted me to buy a motorcycle to ride with her and take the test with, so I found one I could afford and I pick it up tomorrow ( '00 GZ250, I rode dirt bikes 10 years ago but not much else ) I have to rent a trailer as I don't have one, and Uhaul is closed to get a...
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    Boat trailer to utility trailer?

    I can be frugal, and stubborn at times.. I need a trailer capable of hauling 1 pallet of shingles ( at a time ) and more frequently haul my 3,000 lbs Massey GC1710 TLB tractor.. The local HD sells the nice Karavan trailers but the price went up to the point, being cheap kicked in A local...
  8. matt167

    Lowrance X51 Pro

    My boat came with an X51 Pro fish finder, and it does turn on and seem to work. I know it's not THAT old, having been last sold in about 2018.. Is this unit worthy enough to use? Garmin Stryker 4 catches my eye but the screen is smaller. GPS is a plus though. Not really sure I need tandem...
  9. matt167

    bilge pump wiring. My head is going to explode

    I was doing some investigation on my new boat and figured out that my bilge pump is powered by the radio power ( AM/FM/ bluetooth ), and that it's actually a 7 conductor 16 AWG Monster speaker cable going back to the battery.. Obviously that isn't going to fly on an important circuit, especially...
  10. 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...
  11. matt167

    1997 Evinrude 4hp tuning help

    I have this 1997 Evinrude 4hp which I got cheap because it was lightly stuck and the carb was broken. It's one with an onboard tank AND a fuel connector. I got it freed up very easy, and then got it to run, but the broken carb needed fixed. The plastic choke cam was broken and all the linkage...
  12. matt167

    14' boat on 19' boat trailer?

    I just got my 1960 or 1970 something Starcraft Holiday 14 and the trailer is an old Holesclaw 700* which I knew were well known but this one has seen better days. It does have new hubs and bearings and tires but it has a bent tongue and rust. It does seem solid, but the tongue worries me My...
  13. matt167

    Scotty Manual laketroller downrigger good enough for fingerlakes trolling?

    I'm rigging a 14' Starcraft Holiday to be able to troll the fingerlakes.. My dad has always had Cannon's, but my little boat is only 14', so I'm wondering if these things will work well enough. My dad said to just run Dipsy rigs, but I think I want the ability to set depth with a downrigger...
  14. matt167

    What year outboard is this Super Seahorse 40hp?

    I do not even know where to look for a serial on an OMC this old. The only thing I know is that it is said to run, and lots of new parts suggest it may be the case ( I have a near mint '88 20hp that will push this boat fine, in case it's not ).. It's mechanical shift, not electric shift, uses...
  15. matt167

    19?? Starcraft Jetstar

    I just bought a 19 something Starcraft Jetstar 15'. It's titled as a 1985 but I know it's much older. Previous owner must have went through the lost title thing, as it has NY replacement HIN tags but the registration matches the tags, so it's legal at least. I cannot locate the Starcraft...
  16. matt167

    Small boat windshield swap

    I'm probably getting an early 70's Starcraft Jetstar 15' tomorrow, just as a putt putt boat that's easy to tow and launch. The windshield is split in two which I know is cosmetic, BUT. I have the windshield from a 2001 Smoker Craft 196 Allante which is in perfect shape and is a bowrider...
  17. matt167

    Probably shrinking my Starcraft with a possible new boat tomorrow

    My current boat is a 1971 Starcraft Offshore V 18. Bought it thinking it was the boat for me, but turns out I don't really want to deal with an I/O and with my job, big water is too far away since I get one week in the summer, otherwise work 6 days per week. The replacement is a 15' Jetstar...
  18. matt167

    Seadoo jet boat. Is it legally a boat or PWC?

    There is a 1995 Seadoo Jet boat that I could go get fairly cheap, yet has rebuilt engines. Think it could be just a cool light boat to blast down a lake or river on any weekend I might want to go and not worry about winterization beyond the basic stuff. Are these considered PWC's or are they...
  19. matt167

    2020 Ranger towing?

    I've put off buying a newer truck for a while, partly because my truck ( tired old1995 F250 ) was still drivable, but also because my girlfriend told me I couldn't... But yesterday my truck basically lost its brakes today , and I got the ok from her to obtain a reasonably priced truck.. Local...
  20. matt167

    Hangkai 3.6hp clutch

    The Hangkai 3.6hp I have is in need of repair after a short life. I would chuck it except it's perfectly suited for my Seahawk 3 inflatable. Sips gas, 5-6 MPH with 2 people and 1/4 throttle or so. I was running against a current at WOT and the engine was running below the rpm it should have been...
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