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  1. MNhunter1

    1984 starcraft islander

    I've only left mine docked for a few days while on vacation. Bilge pump with float switch wired direct to battery as a minimum, but I'd invest in a boat lift if I planned to do it regularly. Otherwise, I'd plan to keep it on the trailer when not in use. I've also seen some pretty significant...
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    1976 22' SUS O/B "Hydration Break"

    I set my circular saw at an angle using the old deck angle to set my blade for the long runs. Angled my jig saw in the same manner for the notches around the ribs in the bow.
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    1976 22' SUS O/B "Hydration Break"

    I've used the wood joiners on all three of my builds, and the same process of doubling the deck with an extra piece of 3/4" ply wherever seat pedestals get mounted. Glued and screwed, and sealed with spar. Make sure to account for the stringer placement if you go this route. Depending on how...
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    New Journey

    I'm looking at replacing the wooden uprights for my flip flop seat with some aluminum flat bar as shown in the attached pictures. The current wood pieces measures 2" wide and 7/8" thick, assuming teak? If I were to use a 6061 aluminum flat bar, would 2" x 1/2" of similar length be sufficient...
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    1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration

    Nice work @jdvasher!
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    2022 Starcraft Splash of the Year Champion!!

    Congratulations @jdvasher!
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    New Journey

    I sent them an email on Monday, but haven't heard anything back. What I discovered through multiple phone calls to different companies/suppliers, was that most don't typically hold any physical inventory and the product ships direct from the manufacturer. Looks like I'm changing from green to...
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    1978 SS 16 restoration

    You asked for feedback. I provided it. I apologize if it wasn't to your liking.
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    1978 SS 16 restoration

    The factory consoles are tied into the gunnels and deck. I think you will find that they do provide a lot of structural integrity when combined with the wood panels on the console fronts and windshield. This is why it is always recommended to ensure your are engineering some additional support...
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    1978 SS 16 restoration

    I'd stay with the existing console layout and not adjust any of the fundamental design. Much if it ties into the overall structural integrity of the hull. Any modifications starts messing with windshield alignment and has a tendency to domino into issues that might need to be addressed. All a...
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    New Journey

    Still checking the forums every day, but haven't been the best at posting, nor made much for progress on the MR180. Kids, life, hunting season...excuses, excuses:) Anyway, digging back in and starting to give her some more attention. Unfortunately, after several emails back and forth with the...
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    New-To- Me 1972 Starcraft 18' Mariner-V... Thoughts?

    Not to hijack the thread, but figured the OP might be interested in the information as well: With the 115HP, what size fuel tank are you running under the console and what kind of run time are you getting out of it? I have a 115hp tower of power and currently looking at running a 12gallon tank...
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    1982 MR 180

    Never ran it with the 70hp. Sold it before stripping it down and have a 115hp Mercury inline 6 waiting to be mounted.
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    1982 MR 180

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    1982 MR 180

    I've seen this boat before... I have several more pictures saved if you would like them.
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    1982 MR 180

    Looks like my twin:
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    1972 Starcraft Nova

    Assuming you are storing it outside and the water is coming in from the cover of the stripped down hull, I wouldn't worry about it. Once the bow cap is back on, if the boat is stored correctly, that area will never see water unless it is leaking in from the hull. If you really wanted to keep...
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    1966 Starcraft Holiday Interior Work

    Looks like they are replacing the 6.2L with a 6.8L for MY23, assumed to be a de-bored or de-stroked 7.3L for a more modular platform between the two gas offerings. Reveal is tonight in Kentucky at Churchill Downs. Front end/headlight changes as noted, addition of a bed step behind the cab, and...
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    1966 Starcraft Holiday Interior Work

    Did you order locally, or from one of the high volume dealers? The 2023 redesign is suppose to be revealed tomorrow. Been waiting to see the changes before I decide to order or look for a 2022 somewhere.
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    Round bow Starcraft

    I bet, it's going to be a glasser...
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