I have heard from some retailers that ZC is outlawed by the EPA and no longer stocked.
I did buy enough for minor painting recently, but I'm wondering if you've heard anything similar?
Re: '79 Starcraft SS 16 restoration
Happy to report some work done and a good lead on an outboard for the SS.:)
I'm hoping to own this mid 70s Johnson 70hp later this week.:D:D
Will meeting the current owner on friday, and the motor sounds like a good one.
He says it fires up on a twitch of...
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/10/111028-condit-dam-removal-video/
It's hard to believe that after 100 years they were just now considering a fish ladder?:facepalm:
Glad this dam is gone, many more to go to restore the spawning routes for these great fish:)
Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration
I know exactly how ya feel Dave, and I agree that it's good to be on the right track:D
Next summer we will be spending all of our extra cash on 50:1 fuel mix hopefully:)
The trim in red will look very sharp, good idea.
Here's a link to an article about the incident.
Devastating loss to our military...and more so for the families.:(
I grew up with one of the SEALS killed.
Same grade in school in a small town, both of our fathers coached little league, he was always the best athlete.
I was not surprised to...
Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration
The deck is looking good DJ, nice work there:)
Your boat looks cavernous compared to mine. Can't wait to see her all finished up.
Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration
Not knowing anything about pour-in foam isn't gonna keep me from saying, nice job pouring the foam:D
Looks like factory to me. Hope it stays dry down there for ya.:)
http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011106200323
Royalties from mining to the tune of $1.25 million is being used to turn a quarry into a 70' deep 93 acre lake:)
It should be good habitat for walleye and trout hopefully.:D
Despite conventional wisdom to the contrary...
Having a tough time getting the lower to bolt up as it should.
My understanding is that everything needs to be in FWD gear to do this correctly. Is this correct? The flywheel is spun to allow the teeth to lock in I believe.
I'm also having difficulty getting it to fit around the black...
I'm in the process of reassembling my lower unit and had a quick question.
3 or 4 bolts? There are three that face upwards and a spot for one more bolt to be inserted. Of course I should know the answer since I took it apart but that's not the case.:facepalm::rolleyes:
My concern is that I...
Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration
Same here, mine are more squared-off and loose. I think I am leaning towards replacing my rubrail now.:)
Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration
That's great news, many folks will benefit from you finding out the right part to fit perfectly. Nice work.:)
Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration
Are you going to add some weight to it prior to floating to check for leaks?
If it's a bare hull you might not get enough pressure to show leaks, and she might float so high that rivets normally under the waterline will be above. When the fully...
Re: Adding a fishing deck to a bowrider - anyone done it?
There are a few of us that are restoring Starcrafts that are going in this direction. I might add a piece to mount a pedestal base that attaches to the benches in the bow.
Not sure the best way to do this, some aluminum angle could...
