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    Looking for a good mobile mechanic in SF Bay Area, CA

    ok. thanks all
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    Looking for a good mobile mechanic in SF Bay Area, CA

    Thanks. I've seen them but I either a) don't get a response; or b) there's maybe only 5 there (they all just post their ad multiple times) and I've been warned by a non-negligible number of independent people to stay far away from 3 of them for various reasons. I was hoping there might be a...
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    Looking for a good mobile mechanic in SF Bay Area, CA

    Hi all, Hope this is the right place to put this :) I have had an amazing mechanic for 10 years, but he is unfortunately retiring. I've heard such horror stories about marine mechanics... people overcharging hours, skimming off the top on parts, doing a bad job, the list goes on. I prefer to...
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    Switching from trailering to storing in a saltwater slip... what is a "must do" to protect bravo3?

    I run a b3 on a trailer. Switching to a salt slip. I've heard nightmares about b3s in the water as far as corrosion. I hope they're overblown but just in case I want to do EVERYTHING possible to reduce corrosion. Trying to build a comprehensive list of all the things that I must, must do that...
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    Tracking down and repairing leak in aluminum hull (starcraft islander)

    Ok so... it's an outdrive leak in some capacity. The water appears to be coming from the exact middle of the outdrive cutout, but I can't tell exactly what's happening. I pulled it out and checked the bellows from the outside and all the bellows look good, and like I mentioned, I just had them...
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    Tracking down and repairing leak in aluminum hull (starcraft islander)

    @havoc_squad thanks. what do you mean, the transom outdrive hole? is that a general statement about the transom leaking through one of the bellows or the drain hole or something, or are you specifically suggesting a leak around the transom cutout for the outdrive? thanks
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    Tracking down and repairing leak in aluminum hull (starcraft islander)

    @Bondo yeah unfortunately I just don't have access to most of the hull. the PO put boards basically right behind the doghouse, so I can't even see anything between the engine and the very front bow hatch... soooo I have a view of ~2 feet of the bow and ~2 feet of the stern :( But who knows...
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    Tracking down and repairing leak in aluminum hull (starcraft islander)

    @Bondo great questions on where I found the leaks, and maybe I need to rethink what's happening here. I went down to look everything over today and I don't *think* I have any missing rivets. Some of them were covered by the bunks, so I couldn't really see what was going on there. (any...
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    Tracking down and repairing leak in aluminum hull (starcraft islander)

    @Bondo thanks. I think the problem for me is that I have zero access to most of the interior of the hull. I have those hatches in the bow, and the doghouse, but zero other hatches. And there is wood right behind the engine, so I can access from the transom to the engine bay, and under those...
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    Tracking down and repairing leak in aluminum hull (starcraft islander)

    @briangcc thanks. I actually just had the bellows professionally done, so maybe you're right? The timing lines up for sure. I always get some water in there, but this seemed like more than I was expecting. A bellows issue would be pretty obvious, I would think, and they seem to look good. And...
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    Replacing/Repairing 1968 StarCraft Islander Bow Hatch/Hinges

    @Watermann thanks would that be in the Stacraft owner group forum? thanks
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    Tracking down and repairing leak in aluminum hull (starcraft islander)

    Hello all, I have an old starcraft islander 22 and it has a pretty bad leak. I had it out for about 2 hours the other day and when I pulled it in and pulled the plug it drained for probably a solid 10 minutes. I don't know how much water was in there but I'd guess at least 50 gallons, if not...
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    old (unsure of year) Honda BF75 (7.5hp) outboard won't throttle in neutral or reverse

    Hm yeah I can't move my throttle at all, the linkage is jammed up against the plate... guess I should track down the root of that issue first :(
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    old (unsure of year) Honda BF75 (7.5hp) outboard won't throttle in neutral or reverse

    @flashback Thank you! I had no idea that the manual suggested this, I'll definitely mod the plate. I was a little worried about why Honda would have blocked it off but knowing that Honda says that you're allowed to mod it makes me 1000 times more comfortable. Thank you again
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    old (unsure of year) Honda BF75 (7.5hp) outboard won't throttle in neutral or reverse

    hi @km1125 I have adjusted my cable as you suggested but I have zero play. I backed both of the nuts all the way back and the cable is as far left as it can go (also tried as far right as it would go) and each time the plate completely blocks off the throttle from moving. Is it supposed to...
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    Replacing/Repairing 1968 StarCraft Islander Bow Hatch/Hinges

    yes, that's what I am finding. The islander hatches are kind of trapazoidal and I'm really only seeing square ones anywhere for sale. Unfortunately I don't have facebook and I am not on the group... any chance you have any other resources @Watermann? no problem if not. thank you!
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    Replacing/Repairing 1968 StarCraft Islander Bow Hatch/Hinges

    ok thanks, I'll probably end up doing that. Where is iBoats people's preferred online boat parts shop?
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    Replacing/Repairing 1968 StarCraft Islander Bow Hatch/Hinges

    @jbcurt00 thanks. When you say buy one off the shelf, do you just mean something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HU730SE/ref=sspa_dk_hqp_detail_aax_0 or similar?
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    old (unsure of year) Honda BF75 (7.5hp) outboard won't throttle in neutral or reverse

    Hi, yes, I looked at it today. There is that little plate that blocks throttle movement when in neutral/reverse. On mine, when in neutral/reverse, the plate is completely up against the throttle control so there is zero play. I guess I can't figure out how to get any extra play? In neutral...
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    Replacing/Repairing 1968 StarCraft Islander Bow Hatch/Hinges

    Hello, I have a 1968 Starcraft Islander and the bow hatch is kind of messed up. It's a little dented and dinged up and the hinges are in bad bad shape. I'd like to replace the whole thing (hatch and hinges) but I don't know where to get a new hatch. Does anyone have a source for finding these...
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