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Recent content by supergenius74

  1. supergenius74

    mercury 2.4 225 1981

    i will send this to my friend, he might be interested.
  2. supergenius74

    1988 starflight hull performance?

    6" of setback is not a lot. standard from the factory but most people run a lot of setback on a starflite. the bow is heavy, real heavy and doesn't want to un-stick from the water without tons of trim = chinwalk and blowout if your engine is lifted too high for the prop you run. I have run a...
  3. supergenius74

    Starflite conclusion

    thanks so much for all of the responses, the hydrofoil was just a last min idea. I think i will go with the hydraulic steering, it is the sort of thing i can keep for another boat, or will help if i get a bigger engine. I kind of wish that I had known that a 2.4L was not the "ideal" engine for...
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    Starflite conclusion

    hmm, maybe it isn't the hull, maybe its just my crappy dual cable, i know one cable is bent a bit so i have to keep it looser than i would like to keep it smooth enough to turn, It's just hard to believe that would be enough to do it. I have never had hydraulic so I don't know.
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    Starflite conclusion

    My setup is this, 13.5" of setback, 5.5" jackplate all the way up, 8" extension that also gives an inch or so of lift. I have 1/4" aluminum plates on both sides of the transom to spread the load but I am afraid of adding more setback even if it needs more. I know the engine is probably the...
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    Starflite conclusion

    Hello all, it's been a while since my last confession, uhmm, I mean post. I did some speed runs this past holiday weekend and after owning this boat for 5 years now I have come to a conclusion. The starflite is not a speed hull, at least in terms of real speed, I have heard this before but...
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    WANTED: Starflight or Starliner

    I might be interested in selling mine. I would sell it with or without power, boat is not in great shape its in "normal" shape for a 21 yr old boat. Deck is faded from years of not having a full cover and floor needs replaced because it is soft. Transom is solid and I re-inforced it with...
  8. supergenius74

    Powerboat article on zt244

    just got my mag today, looks good, editor likes the boat and isn't too hard on it like the past reviews. Call it a baja if you want too it's still and excellent boat.
  9. supergenius74

    The FUN, like nothing I have been in

    now you know why are all so obsessed with our checkmates! welcome to the board and too the best little boats in the world. :cheers:
  10. supergenius74

    Dual Cable Steering

    just saw one on ebay for 50 bucks a couple weeks ago, i need one to since i broke mine.
  11. supergenius74

    Chine Walking 101

    practice is everything, so is water conditions. Foot throttle is a must, keeping two hands on the wheel is the only way to really get control of it. trim control on the steering helps, trim tabs help and so does a 4 blade vs a 3 blade prop. but on my non-pad vhull it doesn't matter what...
  12. supergenius74

    Gun Lake Mich.

    i too got rained out at that last year!:brickwall:
  13. supergenius74

    CHECKMATE FASTER than BAJA PROOF

    not to mention waaaaay better looking! You don't need to prove it to me, I have out ran plenty of 21' baja's.
  14. supergenius74

    setup help 21 starflite

    The higher the better but that mostly depends on what prop you are running, some props do not like being jacked up at all. with a 225 you can only hit 70 mph so jacking way up does not help you much any ways. Starflites love setback, i run 13" and some people run as much as 20" just be sure to...
  15. supergenius74

    Project "Wasted Income"

    wow, she's a beauty. good job, I am sure you are proud and you have gained some respect with the community on your fine work. Wish i could see that thing up close.. :bigthumb:
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