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  1. Berdink

    Bow Mount Trolling Motor on StarCraft

    I found this old thread, https://forums.iboats.com/threads/anyone-have-bow-mount-trolling-motor-on-16ss.650450/ . But I'd like to see more pictures of ones on the bow of a StarCraft. . Also, what size thrust with size boat do you have, and how's it been working for you? . Oh, and what length...
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    What Thrust Size Trolling Motor?

    What Thrust Size Trolling Motor are you running with your 16 foot or larger aluminum StarCraft?
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    Rotate Impeller on Occasion

    I replaced my impellers on both my Suzuki and Yamaha today. I haven't started either since about October. I noticed the fins are more bent on one side. Im wondering if it would be a good idea to rotate the Impeller 180 degrees on Occasion. That way you trade off which fins are compressed on...
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    Stock Windshield Height?

    Does anyone have a measurement for how high the stock windshield is straight up perpendicular to the dash? I recently bought one from a different style boat and it's looking like I'm going to be at 24 inches straight up from the dash at the middle. I'm just curious.
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    Painting Aluminum boat

    Is it okay to wait a week after etching primer on bare aluminum to then do the bare metal primer? I'm trying to follow the steps posted in these forums, but I don't remember if there was a maximum time frame between etching primer until the second step of bare metal primer.
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    Seeing 360 Flasher on Fishfinder

    I found this older thread: https://forums.iboats.com/threads/seeing-your-lure-on-your-fishfinder.64237/ but I have searched all over the Internet and I'm not finding this discussed anywhere. My old humminbird broke, and so I found this old cheap Garmin Striker 4 and gave it a run. . I was...
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    Anti-Ventilation Plate Height?

    Is my Anti-Ventilation Plate height too high, too low, or just right?
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    $100 Paint Job Question.

    I know the link to the $100 paint job. That Originally talked about using Rust-Oleum Oil-Based Enamel, but later recommended Tractor Paint (Oil-Based. I also found this thread: https://forums.iboats.com/threads/clarify-the-100-boat-paint-job-please.576241/ . Question, I have this Wax & Grease...
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    Floatation Foam - 67 StarCraft Holiday

    The foam in my boat below my floor is styrofoam - like was used in those old Styrofoam ice chests. Is this original to a 1967 StarCraft Holiday? It's perfectly dry.
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    Non-Skid - Economic Options

    I searched, but all the threads were old. . Anyone see something wrong with this idea?:
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    Boat Trailer Bearings Question

    I went down to the trailer axle parts place, and they said they have never seen bearings with the seal permanently attached. Any suggestions where I could find these?
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    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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    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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    Towing 18 foot StarCraft.

    Would a 3rd generation Ford Ranger (1998-2011) with a 3.0l V6 tow a 1967 18 foot aluminum StarCraft safely. The boat has a 75hp Suzuki. My searching I've come up with everything with trailer is still under 2500lbs. Just looking to see if any tow with their Tacoma or Ranger. . I've posted a...
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    Rod Holders

    I have these mounted several places on my boat. Are these a very common hole that I can just order the actual rod holder and it'll fit in these?
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    Propane Heater in Boat?

    I thought it was illegal to have a propane tank in the boat. But if it's not, it seems pretty dangerous. https://www.oregonlive.com/sports/2022/03/bill-monroe-living-vicariously-through-a-thrilling-salmon-catch.html?outputType=amp
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    Primer for Wood for oil-based Rustoleum?

    I've searched these forums extensively, Rustoleum Oil based enamel is often recommended even for wood - even for under water - if I'm mainly in freshwater. In fact, I have no reason or desire to take an 18 footer into salt water. But I'm not finding what to use for a wood primer. Rustoleum has...
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    Searched - DIY Transom Cap Ideas

    I have searched thread titles, went through build threads. I found a couple ideas on YouTube. And one in another forum. . I've read some posts here where they have a shop make them a new one. And some where they use aluminum channel - even ones where they heat the aluminum and get it follow the...
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    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    I’m starting a thread about my new Starcraft. Not so much a build thread - but more of a ‘Keep it Usable’ thread. I’ve wanted my own Aluminum StarCraft for a few years now. Bought this 1967 18 foot StarCraft Holiday with a 1984 Suzuki 75hp last weekend. I have a 65 Chevy truck that I’ve done...
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    How to know what model StarCraft

    It's a 1967 18 footer aluminum. Is it a Chieftain or.... ? Thanks
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