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  1. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    Sure making a mess of it in the meantime though...
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    1973 Starcraft SuperSport 16ft. restoration questions

    The holes should be perpendicular to the transom, but I always like to stick a punch into the holes on the old transom to confirm. I took the transom out and drilled them with a bench top drill press the first time I did it. The last two I made a template/guide from the left over/cut out...
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    1973 Starcraft SuperSport 16ft. restoration questions

    All the transom hardware should be stainless thru-bolts aside from the splashwell screws on the inside. Several different methods on how to go about sealing up those thru-bolt holes, some go to great extremes. Keep in mind the original transoms weren't sealed at all. I usually tend to take a...
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    1973 Starcraft SuperSport 16ft. restoration questions

    No experience with the Life Seal, but highly recommend the 3M5200. Some might recommend 3M4200 for those less permenant needs, but I have never felt the need to use anything other than the 5200. I'm on my 3rd build and wouldn't even consider anything else.
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Congrats! My kids are my greatest blessing. Definately change your lifestyle and have a tendency to put a few kinks in the boat rebuilding and other projects, but I wouldn't change it for anything.
  6. MNhunter1

    Mercury Key Switch - Panel Mount

    2.046 = 2-1/16" cut out. That's the direction I was headed, just wanted to make sure I was on the right track. I have a little over ~1" of material to go through with the aluminum console and 3/4" plywood backer/dash panel. Looks like I'll have just enough length to secure it.
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    Mercury Key Switch - Panel Mount

    Wasn't sure if this should go in the Electrical section, or Mercury section, so figured I'd link it here as well: https://forums.iboats.com/threads/mercury-key-switch-panel-mount.756624/ Thanks!
  8. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    https://forums.iboats.com/threads/mercury-key-switch-panel-mount.756624/ Posted in the Mercury forum... still getting my console layout and fitment all mocked up.
  9. MNhunter1

    Mercury Key Switch - Panel Mount

    I understand most key switches utilize a 3/4" or 7/8" cutout. I am mounting a key switch to a center console and utilizing the the panel mount cover/switch mounting plate. Does this require a 2-1/16" cutout? I can't see any other way to do it.
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    1973 Starcraft SuperSport 16ft. restoration questions

    I believe Watermann suggests to use cut up milk jugs between the knee brace and transom for this process. I have always seemed to have enough room where it was never really an issue for me. Just work slow once you meet any resistance and use a putty knife to ensure the bottom edge of the...
  11. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    Just keeping the thread alive, and slowly making progress. Console re-skinned and getting mocked up for steering/controls/dash layout. Baby steps...
  12. MNhunter1

    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Yes, stock windshield
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Me too!
  14. MNhunter1

    Aluminum extrusion trim sources?

    I've had good luck with Orange Aluminum.
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    1974 Starcraft 21’ Holiday

    Looks like you have good enough metal around the edges to rivet a new skin around the perimeter. Keep it on the flat and hammer some solids around the perimeter, 5200 or epoxy buttered in between.
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    1976 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB - restomod

    I found the Coat-it to be a little thicker than the Gluvit, wasn't quite as runny and the darker color makes it much easier to see where it is going. That being said, I picked up some Gluvit to syringe into my bow seam with the hopes it will flow into where the Coat-it didn't get to. I believe...
  17. MNhunter1

    198x SS-150 rebuild

    What stripper are you using? I was pretty happy with Citristrip and never had to cover it with plastic.
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    1976 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB - restomod

    I agree with Watermann - leave it or just soften the visibility with some MT or other filler. It'll never be noticed on the water.
  19. MNhunter1

    Ss16 floor supports

    Yep, totally normal and nothing to worry about. Replace the blinds in those factory stringers as mentioned by Watermann and carry on. You'll probably notice the weight of the decking will close your gap as the stringers have a little flex to them, and everything will get pulled tight when you...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Only way to remove it without cutting it in two is to remove the bow cap.
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