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  1. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    Had a little time after the kids went to bed to get the deck stringers, inside rub rail/trim, and end caps removed. Also drilled out all the rivets on the gunnels aside from what is under the outside rub rail. The nose piece is being a bit stubborn, and that needs to come off before I can...
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    1989 Starcraft Islander 221V repair and repower

    I just tore out all my poured in foam this past weekend...what a pain. Was so much easier with the sheet goods they used on my '72 and '78. I used a flat pry bar and was able to get most of it out in larger chunks. Some of the more stubborn areas where it stuck to the ribs and such blasted...
  3. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    Took the kiddos north for the weekend to get some fall food plots in and drug the gutted hull 4 hours home. Managed to get all the foam dug out and a quick wash down before the trip to save a little mess back home. Now that she's home, I can get the rest of the tear down completed with the...
  4. MNhunter1

    Speed of a 21ft Mariner

    Beautiful Mariner! Not sure I have any info for you on the expected speed, but either way, she's a beauty. What did you use on the deck and how is it holding up?
  5. MNhunter1

    Advice on buying an older Starcraft

    Propped right, the 50 will be just fine. The hull is rated up to an 85hp (would have been crank rated at that time) and is a relatively light boat at 655lbs. I had a similar weighted hull in a 1978 16SS with a 45hp 2 stroke and it handled 4 adults just fine. If I were planning on bigger water...
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    Advice on buying an older Starcraft

    Looks like a Holiday model with the closed bow and full dash, but I can't seem to locate any of the 1974 brochures to reference. Can't tell in the pictures, but it looks like there may be a capacity plate located just behind the throttle/shifter that would give the model specs. With that boat...
  7. MNhunter1

    1974 Starcraft SS16 Restortation

    Great work on the livewell and those speaker boxes are fantastic.
  8. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    Yep, looks like a "boat warning buzzer" based on my Googlefu searches. Thanks!
  9. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    Anyone know what this thing is?
  10. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    Received by top mount controls w/trim I found for a steal, complete with shift/throttle cables, ignition switch, kill switch, and 14 pin harness. Am I correct in assuming I can just leverage the 14 pin to 8 pin adapter cable to make the connection to the 8 pin motor harness? Will obviously...
  11. MNhunter1

    Low compression #5, 115hp inline 6

    I’d love me an early 2000’s V6, but I already have an ‘84 Merc 115hp and this ‘82 came with it, so it’s essential a spare. Hull is an ‘84 Starcraft center console weighing in at 705lbs, so the lightweight 115 makes for a nice retro package:)
  12. MNhunter1

    Low compression #5, 115hp inline 6

    Thanks everyone. I have a great condition 1984 115hp with 125 psi compression in all cylinders as my primary motor, so this is an extra parts or backup motor. Was just trying to determine whether I should: 1) Keep it as is for a functional back-up, even with the low compression in #5 2) Use...
  13. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    New post in the Merc forum: https://forums.iboats.com/threads/low-compression-5-115hp-inline-6.747121/
  14. MNhunter1

    Low compression #5, 115hp inline 6

    1982 115hp Mercury inline 6, serial number identifies this motor as prop rated. This motor was picked up as a “parts motor” as it was not running after a rebuild. Apparently had a piston issue, cylinder was honed, piston replaced, and the original owner could never get it to start again. Has...
  15. MNhunter1

    1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration

    Nice work on the seat framing (y)
  16. MNhunter1

    1965 Starcraft Holiday Restomod

    Congrats on the splash! Looks like the co-captain of the tow vehicle was happy to be assisting 😁
  17. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    Little town in NWWI, just NE from the MPLS/STP metro across the river. There was a posting for a boat and trailer (old glasser) with a note in the details about two Mercury 115hps available. After a few messages and phone calls to inquire more about the motors, I cleared my calendar for the...
  18. MNhunter1

    1982 115hp Crank or Prop rated

    Feedback received has indicated this '82 motor to be prop rated and based on the 140hp block: From (Arne Kjetil) – “Droll” https://forums.iboats.com/threads/mercury-tower-of-power-hp-question.358147/ "1982 Mercury start measuring the engine hp at the propeller, then 140hp becomes 115hp ( ARE...
  19. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    I'd love me a 22f'tr, but the 18' is much more suited to my use and fits nicely in my garage.
  20. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    So, what do I need to know about the pressure tap, do I just leave it alone? Looks like the 79-895288A01 Water Pressure Gauge Kit is the correct outboard model. From (Arne Kjetil) – “Droll” https://forums.iboats.com/threads/mercury-tower-of-power-hp-question.358147/ "1982 Mercury start...
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