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    Looking for advice on a trip to the Ozarks

    I am making this trip next month. Did anyone ever reply? How did it go?
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    Fishing the ohio river at mcalpine dam (louisville)

    Hello everyone. I'm relatively new at fishing. My buddy and me were going to go down to the Ohio river this weekend to fish. I heard fishing next to the damn at the falls of the ohio are great. I also heard there are many water hazards for a boat while fishing there, such as rocks. How...
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    1961 40hp johnson crankcase drain valve

    Hello everyone.. I've been trying to weed out any problems with my motor. Last time I had it out I had a problem running very long at wide open throttle. As I'm checking things I noticed the Crankcase drain valve at the bottom of the powerhead is constantly spitting fuel. I remember seeing...
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    1961 40hp johnson losing power at wot.

    Hello everyone. I just got back from the lake today and experienced a problem. My 1961 40hp johnson starts and idles great. I can run it wide open fine for about 5 to 10 minutes then I lose power like its running on one cylinder. After I idle the motor for a few I get my power back but does...
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    Taking my boat on vacation?

    I have a 1960's 15' starcraft jet. I live in Indiana and been thinking of taking it on vacation with me down to the tampa bay area. What do you guys think. It would be my wife, 2 small kids, and me. If I keep it in the bay can a boat that size handle it, or do you think it would be more of a...
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    Right prop for 40hp johnson/starcraft

    I have a 15' starcraft jet with a 1961 40 hp johnson. My current prop is in terrible shape. Its been bent in the past, and Ive repaired it myself. It has a pitch of 13" and goes top speed of 26mph. I want a new prop but dont know what pitch I should get. Is 13 about right or should I get...
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    STARCRAFT OWNERS Check in

    Re: STARCRAFT OWNERS Check in A 1960's starcraft jet. Bought this boat for 100 bucks, another 100 for the motor. It was in terrible condition though. About 3 coats of house paint was on it and took forever to remove. I put a new coat of paint on, new carpet, new seats, some polishing and...
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    Starcraft 60's-70's and motor restoration

    Hello, I'm new to this forum but this looks like the place I need to be. I bought this old starcraft boat for $100 because of the shape it was in. Its basically done now and I've had it out on the water twice. I was wondering what people can tell me about this boat. From checking online the...
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