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  1. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    Oh yeah, bow season is now open in MN too!!
  2. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    Broke out the HF HVLP that’s been sitting new in the box for the past 10+ years and popped my HVLP cherry. Initial clean and spraying went just fine, but clean up was a little messy 😁. Wasn’t happy with my original roller job on the inside of the hull, but happy now. Wanted a dull finish, so...
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    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    http://boatspecs.iboats.com/Starcraft_Marine/bp/20br1466 I've got most of the MR/Mariner specs saved as well. If you know the year, I can see what I've got.
  4. MNhunter1

    1978 SS 16 restoration

    Try standing inside the hull as well. Using your weight to rock it a bit sometimes helps break it free. Just make sure you have all the hardware and splashwell drains out :)
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    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    Great Find - 18' Startrek V
  6. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    Finally got some painting started! Used Alumahawk on the inside hull that will remain visible. Rolled out pretty poorly and decided to topcoat it with some Rustleum Pro spray cans, which didn't provide the best finish either. Likely a combination of the underlying roller marks from the dry...
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    1973 Starcraft SuperSport 16ft. restoration questions

    Same information I came up with. You're good if you get the primer down shortly after the etch, but that bare aluminum needs that first base shorty after etching if you want to maximize your adhesion and get the most out of all your prep work. I'm in the same boat:)
  8. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    Been a busy summer and the MR180 has, for the most part, just been collecting dust in the garage. I had a little moment of panic the other day when I was looking at the kids' football schedules, the upcoming hunting season, what I have left to do with my retaining wall and landscape project...
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    My First Boat, 1972 Starcraft Nova 16' Johnson 85HP

    The Nova is a very unique aluminum runabout. Great boats with great character. Feel free to reach out with any questions. I went over every square inch of my '72 15ft'r and did a ton of research on the Nova model.
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    1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration

    Awesome, thanks!
  11. MNhunter1

    1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration

    Would you care to share what you used for the interior lights. Looks like 4 bolt style on the inside gunnels? Seem to light up the cockpit nicely.
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    1982 Starcraft Center Console 18' Rebuild

    Yeah, so many holes... I did the Marine Tex patch work on the console sides and re-skinned the top with some new aluminum. The original top was wrapped in vinyl, so depending on your plan, that could cover a lot as well. Little trick I use with the MT or JB when patching holes is to slap some...
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    1982 Starcraft Center Console 18' Rebuild

    Blinds are fine for the stringer to rib attachment. No need to worry about sealing anything up as there is nothing penetrating the hull. As BWR1953 noted, many use the large flange blinds for the deck attachment, but standard blinds are fine for the stringer to rib attachment and probably even...
  14. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    I did not. It is the stock windshield for this MR180
  15. MNhunter1

    New bow board

    Yeah, only way to do it properly is to remove the bow cap if you want to keep it one piece. I've replaced all mine with 3/4" ACX ply, sealed in either epoxy or spar, and wrapped with marine vinyl.
  16. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    Switch panel will go just to the left(err...port) of the steering wheel. I copied a similar setup I did on my Nova.
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    1973 Starcraft SuperSport 16ft. restoration questions

    That 3M5200 would flow out nicely in this heat:) You'll likley find more appreciation for the sarcasm once you start playing with it. Have plenty of gloves, rags, and acetone on hand!
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    1973 Starcraft SuperSport 16ft. restoration questions

    Yeah, underneath that outside trim piece are a bunch of 5/32" rivet heads that secure the gunnel tops to the hull.
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    1973 Starcraft SuperSport 16ft. restoration questions

    Were the 3/16" rivets on the gunnel tops and bow cap visible under the outside trim rail? I was concerned about fitment in that area and decided to stay with the 5/32" on my last two starcrafts.
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    1973 Starcraft SuperSport 16ft. restoration questions

    Check out Garzon Studios for vinyl decal replacements
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