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  1. starcrafttom

    Mae C dead in the water

    agree with all above but here are my thoughts in general Fuel, spark and air run a motor. So start as close to the carbs or injectors as you can and pull off the fuel line to see if you got fuel. If you don't work you way o the tank on fitting at a time. Spark in easy to check and check...
  2. starcrafttom

    Correct prop for 23 Venture with Suzuki 140

    If you are going to change the prop around go with aluminun until you find the right one then go with a stainless. I really like 4 blade props on stern heavy boats which your is with the motor.
  3. starcrafttom

    Freeing severely seized steering rod (the gentle way)

    I like the "work smarter not harder" way of thinking... but it that does not work I quickly go to the "face toward enemy" type of solution..
  4. starcrafttom

    05/09 - 05/12 2024 Friday Harbor CBGT

    Well time for the after action report. We had a great time at he party. Saw a few faces we had not seen in a few years. Missed seeing a few more ( tim) food was great, thank you for the steaks Michael and the t shirts. Susan and I stayed until Wednesday night to fish. We caught 8 ling...
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    05/09 - 05/12 2024 Friday Harbor CBGT

    Sorry to hear that . I would offer to come help you but just getting my own boat ready in time.
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    05/09 - 05/12 2024 Friday Harbor CBGT

    We will be there late Friday night 11pm? or Saturday morning. Save me A spot .
  7. starcrafttom

    New boat

    opps wrong month.. never mind
  8. starcrafttom

    New boat

    Friday harbor is nice on the 4th with a lot going on in town but fisherman's bay on Lopaz is the best fireworks show in the state. Just show up and anchor out in the bay. You cannot get a slip Lopaz Islander so don't even try. 10 years, I kid you not, waiting list for that. But the Show is...
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    05/09 - 05/12 2024 Friday Harbor CBGT

    Well, it looks like Susan will be home in time for Friday harbor and ling. Sadly shrimp is not open yet. Where do I get the group code to get a slip?
  10. starcrafttom

    Locking problem at the St. Lucy Lock Florida

    Oh what the hell... You show up at a lock , a lock that has helpers that have helped thousands of boaters of all types and all sizes for years, and waste every ones time reinventing the wheel and then act surprised on how you where treaded? I would have told you to go away after one minute...
  11. starcrafttom

    Patty and I Are Back Home in Birch Bay

    Sorry to hear about your troubles. Hope you get well soon.
  12. starcrafttom

    29 Venture

    so this was 2012 prices. http://www.c-brats.com/viewtopic.php?t=17823 this is an old thread about them.
  13. starcrafttom

    29 Venture

    Well its going to be kind of a what the market will bear kind of deal. The built a hand full of those 29s and They did not sell well.
  14. starcrafttom

    Anyone on San Juan Island that can help me look at a boat?

    would love to help but I have to work tomorrow.
  15. starcrafttom

    VF90A 4 STROKE.

    Is it peeing water? you did not say and that could be the cause. not sure if yamaha has self shut down or not. sounds like its starving for gas other wise. if its getting air in the lines around the bulbs that could cause it to quit.
  16. starcrafttom

    120 VAC to 12 VDC water heater conversion anyone?

    https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Demand-H2Oasis-Portable-Heater/dp/B01C7HF0NU/ref=sr_1_35?crid=1I705ONI9L8KT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wB485DvYiuu_G15_MPK3EDYb_r-ZE3nAlpkl-bsEjJsGuWcMMuoykKNCGotLrxseDqEK2r4tRNG902J0qAg91X465HgeIoGvOv1viWQof53HcChd0houyXxEIe4XGZszcEobAI8XoBXMl7rO6dvS3KYz2JcDjEIp5pHHqAPBTdSuK...
  17. starcrafttom

    come on guys!

    for us it was a old 76 16ft starcraft with a side console and open bow. We used it on lake washington a few times but even that was risky. One day we are standing on the beach at edmonds watching a 6ft swell pound the beach and said to each other " we need a bigger boat" Moved up to a 19 ft...
  18. starcrafttom

    C-Traveler sad Family News

    So sorry to hear about your loss. As susan and I near retirement we worry more and more about our parents and thier health. But to loss a child is unimaginable.
  19. starcrafttom

    Warning! C-Dory electronics warning health hazard!!

    So glad I have better things to worry about.... as for 16. You should have it on but no one in a non commercal boat has ever been fined for not having it on....EVER.. Most people I know never turn it on and when they do its 66 or 68 for fishing reports sometimes 72. If I had not had it on way...
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