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  1. PlayD0h

    Swapping trailers advice or suggestions

    Ahoy so I bought a old boat for $500, only for the trailer and I’m planning on swapping trailers. I have a 16ft aluminum Starcraft SS. I have an crappy bunk trailer, with the old bogy rollers start the back. It’s a tilt trailer but I always get to use nice steep enough launches. new trailer...
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    Tackle storage ideas plz

    Ahoy Starmada. So I’m looking at putting some kind of ‘built-in’ tackle and such storage. I’m thinking of under dash / helm drawer type, but struggling with the details. And I’m open for anything. I fish mostly Walleye and Pike, so I don’t ‘need’ lots of gear (don’t tell my wife). im sick of...
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    Universal Bimini tops

    Hey guys My 16 SS had the Bimini rails, and I can put them back on easy. my boats an 84 and I’m wondering if anyone has put one of the ‘universal’ Biminis on their boats? if so how well do they actually work and provide shade?
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    Rustoleum thinning ratios

    so I have 1 coat of paint on, using the rusto topside and it didn’t atomize all that great. I used rusto’s directions and mixed 15% xylene, yet there are a few other ratios reccomended which call for more acetone/xylene. I just read that acetone is recommended for lower temps, xylene for higher...
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    Rustoleum primer separated in can

    so I grabbed 2 pints of Rusto’s marine top-side primer and either missed or forgot WOG’s advice to check the can at the store. The cans had a brownish oil on the top and took a lot of stirring to get it to a consistent white. However there were tons of small lumps. I had to clean out my hlvp...
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    prepping aluminum hull for paint

    I know I’m resurrecting this thread, but I’m confused as to why Alumiprep and Alodine are mainly used on aircraft, and why none of the body shops or suppliers have even heard of it. Ive been told multiple times that sanding and priming, preferably with an epoxy primer is all that’s needed. I was...
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    Rustoleum marine topside, below waterline

    So I bought some Rustoleum marine topside primer and paint, yet I intend on painting the entire aluminum hull. Boat is a Starcraft SS16, it’s been stripped to bare aluminum. Ive searched and found opinions both for and against using this paint below the waterline. I rarely use a marina and...
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    PlayDoh’s 16 SS resto underway

    So today was the day I decided to dig in and get to work. I was fishing last night, and as of now she’s all gutted down to the hull. As soon as I was done I had this sneaking feeling of “What have I done?!”, lol. Yet the deck was completely rotten, as was every other piece of wood. Im going to...
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    Minn Kota armature issue?

    So I was fishing, and used my Power Drive V2 70 pound to travel about 100 yards in some rough water. My motor is 2008 but only used for the past 6 years really. Anyways, I went to pull anchor and like a lazy idiot I went to motor up to the anchor so it wasn’t back Breaking to pull in...
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    16' SS Transom Transducer location for high speed. Please help

    So I've tried to mount my Transducer 2 or 3 times on my 1982 16 SS at the spots I would assume it should go, based on instructions and the info available. However I can't get high speed readings. I was wondering it would probably be best to just ask here and find out what positions others use...
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    81 70hp Sea Horse tuning questions. Tach & Timing light (buy/install) Idle & WOT help

    81 70hp Sea Horse tuning questions. Tach & Timing light (buy/install) Idle & WOT help Hi SO I have an 81 70hp sea horse, on my 16' Starcraft Aluminum boat. I've put a new prop on it, new water pump, plugs, and just overhauled the carbs. It starts and runs nice, although I have a few minor...
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    16 ss motor size questions.

    Hi I have a 1984 16ss with a 1981 70 hp Johnson Sea Horse 2 stroke on it. Its plenty of power, although I wouldn't mind a bit more. Yet I could live with out more power also. I found someone who's interested in my motor and I'm considering a new 4 stroke. I've looked around and searched here...
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    Installing Prop hub in new Prop

    Hi So I just got a new prop and it has a hub kit with it, yet the hub isn't in the prop. I've been trying to read if it has to be pressed in or not. Can anyone let me know if it does or not? Its on a 1981 70 hp, 20" transom Model NO. J70ELCIM.
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    Re-Decking a 14' glass, my 1st partial-resto

    Hi everyone. I have a 196X-198X fiberglass boat that was my 1st boat, and I just got a Starcraft 16 SS, so I figured I'd sell ole "Sput-Nick" :D The floor was rotten, and I cant sell a boat with a rotten/unsafe deck. Although the guy who sold me the boat didn't share that opinion. Bastich! lol...
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    160SS Bow-mount Trolling motor Shaft length.

    Hi So I found a deal on a 54" shaft 70 lbs thrust Minn Kota, but I think if I was going to buy one new I'd get a 60" shaft. Just wondering if anyone has experience or advice with a 54" and or 60". I'm worried about it pulling out of the water in rough water. Not like I fish on Big water, but...
  16. PlayD0h

    Rivets and Riveters. What and where to buy? Advice?

    Hi So I did an extensive search, and found some info and a couple suggestions on rivets. I figured rivets deserve a thread on their own, and would probably help out people in my situation. Perhaps the advice gathered here could render this "sticky" worthy? I'd think SC rivets wouldn't be...
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    How to fix a couple Keel rivets?

    Hi I just picked up a 16' SS and its got a couple (2) broken rivets at the stern most end, both on the starboard side. The last two are busted and the lip of the keel is just slightly separated from the hull. I think I'd be able to get at it without pulling up the deck, from the inside, but I'm...
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    Advice plz. Aluminum vs Glass boat choice to make

    Hi everyone. I'm looking to buy a boat and I have two I'm looking at. I'm leaning towards the Aluminum Starcraft (1986 Starcraft with 70 hp Johnson) vs 1986 Glasstrong (Canadian made Glastron look-alike) Open bow Speed Boat with 1979 Chrysler 700 skier (70 hp). I know its impossible to know the...
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    gears and prop-shaft install help.

    Hi I have a 63' merc 500 50 hp. I didn't drain the lower leg last fall, and I came to find the prop and entire hub pushed out, and the retaining nut stripped of threads this spring. I have a new retaining nut, but I can't get the prop-shaft and bearing carrier into the leg enough to get the...
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    Gear-House Ice Damage. What parts will I need? 63' Merc 500

    Hi So long story short I didn't drain my leg on my 1963 Merc 500, and came to find the prop pushed out this spring. :eek: The $140 "BEARING-CARRIER-ASSEMBLY" is cracked in 2 spots, which I'll need, along with new bearings and rings. Also the $5 "Threaded keeper-Ring" as best I can call it...
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