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    Any feedback on Sea Ark zv178?

    Anyone got any info around Sea Arks ZV178? They built these models from 1999-2002.....a zv 177 and 178....there is hardly any info around these boats out there. Looks like Sea Ark dove into the vhull market but quickly left. Any thoughts? I'm looking at a 1999 with a 70 merc at a good...
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    Starcraft SS transom repair....time for some Q&A

    Hey everybody, hope you guys are having a productive winter! Think I'm in a bit of bind. My transom is weak from rot. Boat is a 16ft SS. I've know the transom needed work for awhile but been getting by so eh...but now it's time for some attention. Need yalls opinion on some options. Please keep...
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    random Starcraft questions

    1. I really dont wanna replace the transom but I think I kinda have to....its not moving yet but looks to be in rough shape. I've heard of some replacing the transom with metal to avoid having to do it again...anybody got feedback on that?? When I do it I don't wanna have to do it again.. 2...
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    rollers/bunks question

    Hey folks....somewhat new to boating. I recently had to modify/adjust a trailer to fit a boat (16ft SS)....this trailer has more rollers than my last.....should the rollers be raised high enough that they actually help SUPPORT the weight of the boat or just high enough for the boat to roll over...
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    Starcraft hull question HELP!

    Hey everybody....I have a 72' 16ft SS:D....few weeks ago after a fishing trip I "discovered" a small hole on the bottom of the boat located right on a rib...the hole looks like a rivet hole but on the rib??? After getting under the boat to better inspect i found the exact same hole on the...
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    small hole in hull of aluminum boat

    Hey everyone....recently dicovered a dime sized hole in the hull of the SS....any ideas on plugging/patching....anybody done it before???.....thoughts thanks!!!
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    thinking about adding a kicker motor

    I'm thinking of going with a Kicker in addition to my 70hp.....Problem is Im worried about weight on the transom. Boat is only a 16 footer with a 58 inch beam. Anyone think I could put up to a 9.9 on the back without weighting the back of the boat down too much?? I'm not going to move any thing...
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    1972 Starcraft SS 16ft need feedback

    Hey everyone. I'm somewhat new to boating and out of my league when it comes to repairing outboards. Just picked up a '72 SS with a '98 70hp Nissan ob. I love the look of these old Starcrafts!! Splashed it and everything is workin so far!! Couple quick questions I'd like help with.... -Engine...
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