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    I’m buying a Starcraft with the 110hp I/O.

    I have a 65' Holiday that originally came with the 110HP Mercruiser. The previous owner cracked the block but gave me all the other parts. I ended up changing over to an MC1 engine (still 2.5 liter Mercruiser but 120HP) Most of the small parts changed over but lots of the larger parts are pretty...
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    1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration

    Not sure if you know anyone with one of those Cricut machines - my wife was able to make the licence numbers, then I just transferred them on
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    Old StarCraft - HIN

    I have a `65 Holiday - the serial number was on a plate that looked like the one you attached. I believe there was also a number under the dash somewhere too, but I can't remember where. In Ohio, they register with a HIN assigned to the serial number (mine was placed on the transom). If there's...
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    2021 Starcraft Splash of the Year Champion!

    Congrats @Moserkr! Such a great build and well deserved win!
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    1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration

    Yuengling makes the job much easier too!
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    1965 Starcraft Holiday Restomod

    Final reveal and christening went perfectly! Grandpa got to see the final product and teared up a bit when he saw his name on the back. He wasn't sure he would make it out on the water, but we were able to hoist him up and take a couple laps around the lake before the storms came rolling in. I'm...
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    1965 Starcraft Holiday Restomod

    Lake test # 2 was a success! boat ran perfectly, no shifting issues, and was able to get WOT easily with the new cable. I still need to bolt down the rear seats, get a new prop and do a full detail but she runs and drives perfectly! Can't remember if I shared the boat name yet, but we did end up...
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    1965 Starcraft Holiday Restomod

    New cable is all it took - now able to go full throttle! Gonna take it out to the lake tomorrow for another test drive. Got a good pic of it outside with the new paint job - not too bad for an amateur. Got my dad working on the rear seat bases. Then its just wet sanding/ waxing and a good...
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    1965 Starcraft Holiday Restomod

    Well I rebuilt both Mercontrols and tried installing them last night. Kept having the same issue where it wouldn't throttle up in forward. Took it apart and the throttle cable felt kinda stiff. I was able to throttle up in reverse, but I'm wondering if the angle in forward gear, coupled with the...
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    1966 Starcraft Holiday Interior Work

    Looks good! The interior makes it feel complete
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    1965 Starcraft Holiday Restomod

    I did a layer of kilz oil based primer, and the final coat is Rust oleum marine topside paint with a foam roller. That stuff paints really well!
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    1965 Starcraft Holiday Restomod

    Ahhh ok that makes sense - I'll pull them this morning, hopefully its not too bad. I plan on touching up some of the spots I missed with a small brush too once I pull the tape
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    1965 Starcraft Holiday Restomod

    Finished up the painting today on my lunch break - 2 coats of white & a blue stripe. Not too bad for an amateur paint job! Can't wait to take the tape off and see it in the sunlight
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    1965 Starcraft Holiday Restomod

    MerContol came in and works like it should! Doesn't have the detent pin in there, but the spacers I got fit in perfectly. I'll end up cleaning everything up on the new one and just installing that. We have some family friends that want to see how these old ones work, so we'll have them over for...
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    1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration

    Wow, I would have thought that the styrofoam would have melted away after a few times out lol. I thought about getting some type of automotive hood insulation for mine. Looks like they have heat shield/ sound deading rolls on amazon that might work
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