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  1. The John

    Adding an outboard bracket/offshore bracket

    I am thinking it will be a floatation bracket, this way I can add an easy way to get in/out of the boat via water and it will add some space to the dance floor. I am planning on getting rid of the splashwell, but keeping a 3/4 wall to keep water out and provide a space for storage of gear and...
  2. The John

    Adding an outboard bracket/offshore bracket

    Thats what I was thinking as well (tie everything together). My buddy is a structural engineer, he is going to think on it and provide some input. I think I will bolt it on as I think that will be a better method to tie everything together.
  3. The John

    Adding an outboard bracket/offshore bracket

    Hey everyone, Having now used my boat over the year, I am thinking about adding an outboard bracket/offshore bracket (east/west coast thing i think). I am looking to add a better way to come out of the water other than using my plastic ladder and I would love to have the extra deck space. I...
  4. The John

    1975 StarCraft Mariner build "The Unicorn"

    Got her out on the water this past long weekend and caught some trout. Now onto the best salmon; Spring Chinook. I am still not complete but its in a state that's fishable (but I am very close to completion).
  5. The John

    100hp mariner starts but doesn’t keep running

    Thank you, I was just going to reply that I had fixed the issue after getting my manual in late last week. Thank you everyone for your help and advice.
  6. The John

    100hp mariner starts but doesn’t keep running

    Another update, the fuel filter mounted on the outboard (I also have a water/fuel filter mounted on the main line before it goes to the outboard) was not in an operable condition (looks like the filter had collapsed blocking flow). I replaced the filter and she started and ran momentarily but...
  7. The John

    100hp mariner starts but doesn’t keep running

    Update: new fuel filter going in tonight and my buddy is coming over with a fuel pressure gage to check the fuel pump.
  8. The John

    100hp mariner starts but doesn’t keep running

    copy that, I appreciate the advise. I am getting a fuel pump rebuild kit today, and I have ordered a new fuel filter as well. The boat has new fuel lines but I will check the existing filter and change it out. The manual I ordered is due this week I will report back.
  9. The John

    100hp mariner starts but doesn’t keep running

    Yes, I was hoping to get some information regarding where to start considering it was running fine a few weeks ago.
  10. The John

    100hp mariner starts but doesn’t keep running

    I am having a problem with my 89 mariner where is starts sputters and dies. I used the boat two weeks ago and everything was fine, ran normal. I tried to start the motor and it tries to start but doesn’t keep running. I checked the fuel vent and it was bad, so I replaced it thinking my...
  11. The John

    1975 StarCraft Mariner build "The Unicorn"

    you are not alone, after a little bit of testing it will move and so I am going to use a few well nuts to secure the seat to the deck. I am using well nuts as they can be removed easily if the seat needs to be removed. I just got my boat back after a day at the outboard mechanic spa, its now...
  12. The John

    1975 StarCraft Mariner build "The Unicorn"

    Not exactly sure yet, so far it has sat there without movement during transport but I was thinking of lining the bottom with some kind of felt to keep it in place
  13. The John

    1975 StarCraft Mariner build "The Unicorn"

    Put in the transom cap/cover and finished my flip flop seat. Still have things to do but getting close.
  14. The John

    1975 StarCraft Mariner build "The Unicorn"

    Somehow i duplicated a post.... deleted.
  15. The John

    1975 StarCraft Mariner build "The Unicorn"

    Finishing up two projects; Flip flop helm seat is just about done, I have a cushion for it, just need to pickup a 2x4 for the backrest. Transom area cover is in progress but not finished. Since this thread is useless without pictures see the attached. Will post pics of the finished...
  16. The John

    1975 StarCraft Mariner build "The Unicorn"

    Finishing up two projects; Flip flop helm seat is just about done, I have a cushion for it, just need to pickup a 2x4 for the backrest. Transom area cover is in progress but not finished. Since this thread is useless without pictures see the attached. Will post pics of the finished...
  17. The John

    2021 Starcraft Splash of the Year Champion!

    Congratulations!
  18. The John

    1975 StarCraft Mariner build "The Unicorn"

    Hey everyone, Its still duck hunting season for me, but I just got the boat back from the outboard motor shop. They tuned and adjusted the throttle cable on my main and performed service on my kicker. I still have things to finish, like the transom cover and etc, I should be getting started...
  19. The John

    1975 StarCraft Mariner build "The Unicorn"

    Motor ran, not really well but not terrible. Let it sit in the water for about a half hour and the bilge was dry.
  20. The John

    Dry Launch

    go to amazon, find ones with the highest rating.... thats what I did and havent had a problem.
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