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Looking for any info on these downriggers. Got them for free and they work is all I know. Wondering if running 4 would be too many for my starcraft islander 22ft. I would like to purchase swivel bases if possible. Anyone that can help me with info on these would be appreciated! 

Started a separate thread but found some riggers for a great deal. Dads buddy used to fish lake O but no longer. So I got them for free! Don't want to get ahead of myself but figured I would show them here. 

You guys both just gave me a great starting point. Thanks! 

NymphO you did and outstanding job on your boat. I would just drop mine off and let you take over... let me know what I owe you. Lol. Your thread is very beneficial. 

As for Knotlost, what epoxy did you use to finish the wood? Is fiberglassing hard or just a messy job? 

Started to take out the flooring... anyone have a step by step proper way to redo it so I'm not tearing it up again in 5 years? I think of like to do vinyl on top of plywood. 

Nice job on a great first trip! 

Sold pending pickup!

Thank you for the offer it's a nice looking bike. If you would have caught me 10 years ago I'd say yea. But right now I'm interested in selling. 

It would work well for Harvey's. Lol

1995 18' foot spectrum with 90hp mercury. Owned this boat 7 years with zero issues with the motor. Has treated me great but as some know I recently bought larger boat so it's time for this one to go. $1900 or bo. Kicker and fishfinder are being transferred to my new boat. Number is 5705829529 located in northeast pa. Will water test for serious parties.

Thanks everyone for the replies! One $4 dollar condenser and it runs like a top. I appreciate your help. She splashed for her maiden voyage yesterday and no issues. Here is a picture. Nothing else done other than getting the engine running. 

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I will be having a friend look over the engine with me to see about the spark issue. I want to pull the floor out and check the foam to see if its waterlogged. Then redo the flooring in it. Hopefully the motor is a simple fix and I can learn the ins and outs of an inboard. Knotlost that is an outstanding rig! 

Thanks for the responses so far. As you can probably tell, I have extremely limited knowledge with inboard motors. Any info on suggestions or how to diagnose the spark issue is appreciated. Fishnut has given me a place to start and I greatly appreciate the fast responses from several of you already! 

Do you guys think $750 is a deal for what you see? It appears all these boats sell for $3000 or 4000 when running. Also it appears by this website the islander is a very inexpensive sea worthy towable LO boat. 

So to start this thread off I would like to show what I bought and condition. It is a 1987 starcraft islander recently painted with inboard motor. Seller said it ran 2 years ago but it has been sitting since in his yard. The floor is starting to get soft in some places and when we attempted to start it, the motor was not getting spark. I paid $750 for the boat and trailer. I think I got a heck of a deal for a project. What do others think?

My plan is to slowly restore the boat (due to minimal time having 2 month old twins). What are my options for power? I am considering attempting to mount a 90hp mercury outboard i own outright on the transom and sealing the existing hole with aluminum plate. Transom is solid but I know reinforcement will be needed. I would cut it down and mount in a splashwell. I'm just afraid that I might get in over my head. How hard would it be to weld a plate over the existing inboard hole?

I'm not a fan of the idea of an inboard due to fishing cold weather, but what would an install of a new inboard be roughly?

 Let's hear some thoughts on the idea. Here she is... 

Sold

No studs. It is in good shape though. Text me for pictures anyone who is truly interested. I have several more than I placed on here. 

12 minutes ago, wesley lewis said:

WILL YOU TAKE 1,000

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Just a suggestion, maybe post the zillow listing. Bump for a nice looking camp. 

Price change for summer. $1,300. Obo.

1,600. The post was edited to reflect. I listed it at 1800 to start 

New price...

Please call for any questions. Just realized I never put my phone number. 570 582 9529

600

2001 with 2,200 miles. 

No I'm sorry. I don' have to get rid of it and I enjoy riding. 

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