Recent content by star18

  1. S

    Boga Grip vs competitors

    I've never used or handled one of these before but I've seen them used on the fishing shows and think I'd like to have one. Not sure that I need the scale feature so I'm wondering how the cheaper versions offered by Bass Pro & Cabela's stack up against the originals? Has anyone owned and used...
  2. S

    How do I remove the windshield from the dash?

    On my 1983 SS180 I just had a look at this. The top of the dash/console is sheet aluminum. I expected to see a few bolts with nuts on the inside of the dash top plate but found sheet metal screws instead. It seems as though I need to dis-assemble the entire windshield assembly and remove the...
  3. S

    Old steel gas tank advice needed; epxoxy?

    In restoring my old (1983) boat I've drained and removed the steel gas tank. On the outside it appears to be in great condition with only a few very minor rust spots and doesn't appear to be leaking. I was thinking of giving it a good cleaning and coating it with Gluvit. According to their info...
  4. S

    Is there a "more flexible" gas fill hose alternative?

    I'm think of moving my gas fill location for my permanantly installed gas tank. When I removed the tank the fill hose (1-1/2" I think) it was VERY stiff. If I had to replace it with the same stuff I'm not so sure I would be able to move my filler neck. Is there a more flexible type of hose that...
  5. S

    18' SS: Trolling Motor shaft length?

    What length shaft do I need for a bow mounted trolling motor on my 18' SS? Not sure if it varies between boats based on main engine size and exactly how each sits in the water (bow to water line)? Mine won't be complete for a while so I can't measure my bow to water line distance but I'd like to...
  6. S

    18' SS floor rod locker questions

    In planning my floor rod locker, roughly what is the minimum length opening I need to easily get most rods in-and-out? (30", 36", etc.). I have a good plan for the inside of the locker using pieces of PVC pipe to slide the rods into, lining it with alum flashing and carpet. Does anyone have any...
  7. S

    How could I hook up a remote LCD display for my Fishfinder/GPS?

    I was looking at the new Lowrance HDS fishfinders and noticed you can connect multiple units via ethernet connection. That's super but could a person connect a seperate LCD monitor to the main fishfinder to display what's on the screen? Here's a link to the HDS-5 specs...
  8. S

    ? about decking beneath splashwell in SS180

    In the photo, you'll notice the tan painted "boxes" in each corner beneath my splashwell. It appears they were added after the original decking was installed, on top of the decking. Is this going to make it extremely difficult, if not impossible to replace the decking there? I hope this makes...
  9. S

    1983 Starcraft 180SS project

    I just picked up my first Starcraft boat yesterday. A 1983 180SS, 18' aluminum V-hull bowrider. The decking is rotten but it came with a great running 70HP Evinrude. I began gutting the interior today. The transom is in good condition. After reading some posts here I put in an order for a gallon...
See more
Top