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MikeSchinlaub reacted to crankbait cowboy's post in the thread 1973 starcraft ss restore in progress with Like.

Certainly a good idea Mike, but a guy still has to find the true center of the transom, there to do as you said from there is probably...

Apr 3, 2025
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MikeSchinlaub replied to the thread Transom replacement..

Wait, did you already roll the whole area before you were done with the color? If you put catalyst in that, then job's done now. Also...

Apr 3, 2025
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MikeSchinlaub replied to the thread 1973 starcraft ss restore in progress.

Why not just lift the motor, rest it in place on the transom (but still supported with engine lift), and use the mounting plate as the...

Apr 3, 2025
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MikeSchinlaub replied to the thread Best buffing compound or cleaner wax.

Yes, the TR is heavier than the pace. TR on wool pad for initial buff and sanding scratches, Pace on white foam for buffing swirls, 3M...

Apr 3, 2025
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MikeSchinlaub replied to the thread Best buffing compound or cleaner wax.

Here's what I use at work. Pads adjacent to their respective buffing compounds, corse left to finest right.
Apr 2, 2025
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MikeSchinlaub reacted to ratdude747's post in the thread Modifying a 1975 Trail-R-Craft with Like.

Not easily without causing structural issues and/or having to redo the bunks and a bunch of things. And I'd rather keep the length...

Apr 2, 2025
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MikeSchinlaub replied to the thread Modifying a 1975 Trail-R-Craft.

This might be a dumb idea, but can you just shorten the trailer? Cut out a section of the frame and move the back forward where you want it.

Apr 1, 2025
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MikeSchinlaub reacted to SlipperyOar's post in the thread Prime and Paint Aluminum Boat with Like.

The vinyl stripe is something i didnt think about but in terms of hiding the painters tape lines it might be the way to go! I'll look...

Mar 31, 2025
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MikeSchinlaub replied to the thread Prime and Paint Aluminum Boat.

As long as you can keep a consistent pattern and don't sag it, it wouldn't be that hard. It would actually be a bit easier with single...

Mar 31, 2025
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MikeSchinlaub replied to the thread Replacing wood for hatch covers.

Grind the surface with a rough grit. Just enough to scuff it and clean all the old wood off. Clamp it down with thickened resin. Then a...

Mar 30, 2025
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MikeSchinlaub reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread 1973 Gibson houseboat oil cap with Like.

Most likely hydraulic steering

Mar 30, 2025
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MikeSchinlaub replied to the thread Boats from work..

I have no idea. Luckilly, I'm not the one who has to figure it out :)

Mar 29, 2025
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MikeSchinlaub replied to the thread Boats from work..

Here's the ladder. Yep, electric.
Mar 29, 2025
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MikeSchinlaub replied to the thread Boats from work..

The owner of this boat which was white, had us paint it. He also bought a big ladder, I think it's electric. To fitit, the swin...
Mar 29, 2025
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MikeSchinlaub reacted to ratdude747's post in the thread Found me a project trailer... with Like.

As promised, attached are the "final" drawings and CAD of the obsolete fenders for trailerman trailers like the ones shown in this...

Mar 29, 2025

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