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    1988 SunRunner 235 Weekender

    Re: 1988 SunRunner 235 Weekender Anyone with a classic boat may appreciate this. The PO of the Starcraft Jet Star currently in my care had replaced the dash panel with some plywood and covered it in black vinyl removing the speedometer. I found two Airguide gauges over the weekend that will...
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    1988 SunRunner 235 Weekender

    Re: 1988 SunRunner 235 Weekender Bottom buildup of swim platform.
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    61 Merc 800 basic questions

    Re: 61 Merc 800 basic questions Nightblade, Welcome to the forum. I am a big fan of my old Mercs and currently have 4 of them...... its an illness Direct reversing = no neutral, you start it in gear Your manual is better than nothing, but the big book is best. Merc wiring is the pits, use...
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    1988 SunRunner 235 Weekender

    Re: 1988 SunRunner 235 Weekender I had some time today to finish the cutting the cherry and the initial glue up.
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    What do you pull your boat with?

    Re: What do you pull your boat with? F350....
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    STARCRAFT OWNERS Check in

    Re: STARCRAFT OWNERS Check in 1963 Jet Star with 1963 Mercury 500..
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    1988 SunRunner 235 Weekender

    Re: 1988 SunRunner 235 Weekender New jack for the replacment trailer, 45 bucks for a 1500# rated unit at Northerntool..
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    1988 SunRunner 235 Weekender

    Re: 1988 SunRunner 235 Weekender Brakes for the replacement trailer arrived today. So much work to do, so little time....
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    280 Out Drive prop nut and related

    Re: 280 Out Drive prop nut and related Thank you for the help, we do not see many Volvo units in the shop so I only have the schematic to go off of. This was my first parts order off the "iboats" web site. The prices are much better than the prices NAPA gave me, using the shop "discount". The...
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    1988 SunRunner 235 Weekender

    Re: 1988 SunRunner 235 Weekender The original swim platform is falling apart and the brackets are bent/broken. I like the classic look of platforms that are made of wood and have chosen eastern cherry to build the new one. I started planing stock and ordered the replacement brackets from Fore...
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    280 Out Drive prop nut and related

    I have a 1988 AQ231b with a 280 out drive that only had a bare shaft (long). The schematic I found on the Volvo-Penta site shows a; Fishing line protector, the prop, a plastic washer/spacer, the prop spinner, and a bolt. Is the fishing line protector acting as the thrust washer? Are the above 5...
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    1988 SunRunner 235 Weekender

    Re: 1988 SunRunner 235 Weekender This weather is for the birds! We have had one of the mildest winters I have known and now that I'm ready to start glassing, it gets cold.....umphhh
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    1988 SunRunner 235 Weekender

    Re: 1988 SunRunner 235 Weekender I found a solution to the trailer axel issue on craigslist for 500 bucks. It has two Dexter 3500# axels, new bunks and winch. It needs a fender and brakes. I found the fenders at Northerntool for 60 bucks each and the brake assemblies at Southwestwheel 70 bucks...
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    Paint oxidation

    Re: Paint oxidation I spent an excessive amount on time with a buffer and rubbing compound (Turtle wax brand). I switched to 1500 wet sanding, goes much faster.
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    1988 SunRunner 235 Weekender

    Re: 1988 SunRunner 235 Weekender Did some more cutting and pulled the fuel tank.
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    1988 SunRunner 235 Weekender

    Re: 1988 SunRunner 235 Weekender I have started cutting the rot out.
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    1988 SunRunner 235 Weekender

    Re: 1988 SunRunner 235 Weekender Yesterday, I removed the last of the hold supports and the stern bulkhead. I am working on ideas to make the stern bulkhead easier to remove as this will make it easier to work on the engine.
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    1988 SunRunner 235 Weekender

    Re: 1988 SunRunner 235 Weekender Sorry, She has a Volvo Penta AQ231b with a 280 out drive. They kept it in Lake Erie all summer and the marina was painting the hull up to the drive. The outdrive is a bit ate up...
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    1988 SunRunner 235 Weekender

    Re: 1988 SunRunner 235 Weekender I have started removing the interior to get an idea of how much plywood, glass and epoxy to order. I also spent the better part of the day polishing the exterior. This is after rubbing compound and a wool pad, I have my work cut out for me.
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    1988 SunRunner 235 Weekender

    I picked this up for under 600.00 10/1/2011. It was prepped and waiting to be launched May 2011 but never was due to the owners unexpected passing. The owner kept all of the original documentation, titles and receipts (Original bill of sale 18,800.00). The maintenance record is good, always...
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