1967 StarCraft Holiday First start of the year plus another side project

[@kens.1779]

I enjoy watching you make something useful, fun and valuable out of someone else’s neglected junk. I love this! Keep up this rewarding work!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

thanks and much appreciated, thanks for watching

[@JohnnyCab]

Now that's a nice pole barn , nice watching all your videos and enjoy all of them so far!

[@darylhaack7752]

You said it best. Give someone more space and they will fill it with treasures. Love the variety Michael. Cheers

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Hey thanks for commenting and watching

[@victorremick9721]

The story just keeps getting better and better.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

we aim to entertain and hopefully teach a little along the way, thanks for watching

[@timconklin8489]

Nice work on the 1976 StarCraft and I also like what you did with the racks cleaned up the are behind your shop nicely. Can’t wait for the next video Thanks, Tim

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

much appreciated, thanks for commenting and watching

[@dirtybuzzard5977]

I like the racks . On StarCraft it is weird it suppose to have that little bit of play. Nice to see the go cart still going strong. 👍👍👍👍👍 . As always Sir thanks for the ride along and Keep’em coming.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

thanks for the info and thanks for watching

[@k6outdoors]

Love the storage idea! Its great to hear one of the Iron dukes fired up this spring. Nice drone footage 😉

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

it's a beautiful sound to my ears, thanks for watching

[@MsJon52]

could not resist commenting again, have I said I am looking forward to the power tower start and running, oh yeah I did, lol

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I can't wait either, but I will get to it. Thanks for watching

[@mpfla8095]

Great humour Michael. Sound product knowledge.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Why thank you and thanks for watching

[@curtbrown9702]

When you do a side mount filter like that one , use a screwdriver and poke a hole in bottom and let drain. When you remove it be empty and no mess.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

not a bad tip, thanks for watching

[@Rick-fc4ri]

Hi Mike I really like watching you keeping these old boats and engines running. While watching you remove and replace the oil filter it did not look like the old rubber gasket came off with the oil filter. Maybe it was just the camera angle but I just wanted to let you know that . As you know if that old gasket is not removed and gets doubled up against the block with the new rubber gasket bad thing happen quick !

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

the oil filter seal was shiny and looked like it wasn't there but it was, good eye for watching out for that. thanks for watching

[@johnmccarthy7931]

Thanks for posting a video today.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

more than welcome, thanks for watching and commenting

[@melvinrawlings1457]

I like all them gen one stern drives u got there. If you have any gen 2s for sale by any chance for cheap let me know I need one for my first boat that I'm restoring now and trying to get it in the water. I love your channel. Yall seem like good honest people and I just love the content as well. Thank u sir for keeping your knowledge and time shared with us. Much appreciated.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I will keep you in mind, thanks for watching

[@christernomel9804]

I like What you are doing. Gratis form Norway😊

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

that is very much appreciated, thanks for commenting and watching

[@paulfrancisco8846]

Hi Michael. Maybe the drive never drained fully because the top plug wasn’t removed and thats why it took so little on the refill.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

it did, once I remove it no more came out. thanks for watching

[@MsJon52]

Love the content, very interesting.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

thank you so much

[@richardcranium5839]

i'd really have to question end play on that prop. a couple thou may keep the prop from sticking on the shaft but i'd also be worried about wear.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

a couple of forums confirmed up to 1/8" play is normal, it don't seem right to me. Thanks for watching

[@go-to-H2O]

Do you have any carburetor rebuild/cleaning tips for these 4 cylinder motors? Would love to see an in-depth how to video, rainy day project?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

there are several on my channel. thanks for watching

[@go-to-H2O]

Awesome! I should have known, thx for the in-depth explanation on the videos!

[@johnmccrea8106]

Great video!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

much appreciated, thanks for watching

[@TBLtravels]

Also, can you walk me through the process of installing?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKqXlpJ5r6-Xj6M Check out this video

[@MsJon52]

I do not know if anybody has commented about possible further use of the drydock? I am a short person and I would most definitely dual purpose use of the drydock as a van or SUV roof cleaner stable platform.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

that would be good for SUV's and Vans. Nice tip, thanks for watching

[@robertrabhudsonhornet5869]

You can put 5" square piece of metal on each lag that way you put your dry dock where ever it floats your boat lol I no the boat not going to float in your yard if you have them shelves you can do the same thing if your yard IVs wet and sort a lot put a bigger piece of metal on each lag so it don't sink in the mudi

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

not a bad tip at all, thanks for watching

[@curtbrown9702]

Make some 3d printer merch. Colors. The boat is the ouch, after you fix it all done put one of those big band aids over it with OUCH on it. One on each side.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

that would be funny to see, thanks for watching

[@TBLtravels]

Have you thought about using pointless ign and eliminating points and condenser for some of the motors that you can't find parts for? Can you answer in a video? Because I would like to know and the reasons why?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKqXlpJ5r6-Xj6M Check out this video

[@timothyruggles3031]

My brother has one of the water pipes for 5 years and a out drive from your people

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

You have me a bit confused.

[@timothyruggles3031]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina the lower unit company banner he got the hole out drive and water pipe cooler great company

[@randythomas2512]

michel what about useing 12"x 12" paveing stones

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

very good idea for sure, thanks for the tip and watching

[@jeffreymcdaniel4951]

Where is the StarCraft islander ??

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Still in the back yard waiting on me to get to it. thanks for watching

[@jerrydarr7743]

How much would it take to restore a 10 horse or 15 horse mercury motor to its Regional

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

more than you can sell it for, for a flip it wouldn't be worth it, for personal use spend as much as you want. Thanks for watching

[@anthonylatronica5108]

The prop should not have any end plate, you need o have the proper thrust washer.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

it's not in the prop, it's the output shaft.