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    Alternative to foam

    Just a thought... Suppose in certain rebuilds, we don't use foam for buoyancy or rigidity. Maybe we use air chambers and ribs instead. (I searched this forum, and I believe Opps talked about this. I also checked the CG regs and they talk about air chambers.) The air chambers would be readily...
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    Social Networking for Boat Stuff

    The issue came up on another post about how tough it is to find the perfect motor or whatever local... Maybe what we really need in the boating community is a social network for moving boats and motors and trailers around the country on the cheap. Just to bring everybody up to speed... A social...
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    Looking for a vintage outboard motor

    Hi friends, We currently have a 1972 9.5 hp Evinrude outboard for our vintage 14' Starcraft runabout. We're going to do some restoration on the Starcraft, and really want to get a vintage outboard to match. We're looking for a mid- to late-50s motor, in the range of 20 hp, in reasonably good...
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    Using fiberglass tape with mat for stitch and glue

    Hi, The issue has come up of what tape to use in stitch and glue construction for the outer chines and inner seams for a 15' power boat... (If you're not familiar with stitch and glue, just think of gluing down stringers.) Everything I've ever read (or used) is regular 6 or 10 oz. cloth and...
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    How do I remove these *($#@$*@ seats?

    Folks, We recently bought a 1957 Starcraft 14' Speed Queen. She's in beautiful condition, but we want to take her back to mint original condition. The previous owner put in flip seats on top of the original bench seats, and we want to remove them (and sell them--they're like new!). Problem...
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    Has anyone tried "Dura Fix" aluminum weld?

    Hi all, I (we) just bought a nice little 1957 aluminum Starcraft "SpeedQueen"... Great runabout, but it has a slight leak around the riveted, threaded aluminum flange that acts as the drain in the bottom of the boat... I'm thinking about prepping it appropriately, then using Dura Fix to weld...
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    Trip report and suggestions for newbies facing that first LONG haul

    (Up front, I apologize for the long post... It's just been a superb day!) On (August 8, this year) I posted: Help! Newbie needs to trailer old small boat 200 miles!. That trip is now complete, and here are my observations and recommendations for newbies... (Forgive the extra-cautious nature of...
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    Help! Newbie needs to trailer old small boat 200 miles!

    Hi, Yeah, I'm an idiot... I'll say it right up front... I've never trailered a boat before, and now I've got to trailer a 14' 1957 Starcraft (on an old, and less-than pristine trailer) 200 miles. You can see the boat here: http://tinyurl.com/664zx8 Here's what I know so far... * I don't...
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    Yet another new owner

    Hi folks, We stumbled upon this forum while doing research before buying what we think is a 1957 Starcraft Ski Champ (14 feet). Once we get the title and bill of sale (via snail mail) and get new plates for the trailer, we'll go out to western Mass and pick it up and bring it to its new home...
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