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  1. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    No glass, just 3 coats of epoxy per side and I'll topcoat the minimally exposed side with Krylon Fusion paint. The transom on these MR180's are pretty well covered, so aside from any penetration at the thru-bolts, it's pretty well protected. There's just a small section at the knee brace below...
  2. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    Just ‘cause I know you all like pictures of stuff drying… 3rd coat of epoxy on side one. Will flip in the morning, knock off the drip numbs with the orbital sander, and get 3 coats on side two before the day is over. Was tempted to crack open the 2nd can of Coat-it and finish off the hull...
  3. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    Just a little epoxy work today. US Composite on the transom and Coat-it on the hull seams. Have another 2lb can of Coat-it, but the can is still a bit cold from sitting in the mailbox overnight. Figure I’ll let it warm up and hit the rest of the rivets tomorrow.
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    How long after applying vinegar on aluminum hull can I wait before applying SE primer?

    I had a similar question on my build, see answers below: Etching has a shelf life. Oxidation starts once the raw aluminum is exposed to Air. SHSU From Watermann: What you could do on the boat since it looks to have had a DA sander run over the surface is vinegar wipe down, rinse and then...
  5. MNhunter1

    My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport

    YouTube I usually just search StarCraft iboats and it’ll pop up. Can probably find Rob cruising along in his Chief enjoying a cigar as well 😁
  6. MNhunter1

    My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport

    Just watched your build video again. Great work and documentation! 👍🏻
  7. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    Mystery solved - That top lip is deceiving as one would think it sat on top of one of the stringers, but based on the attached photos, it appears the short side of the tray is riveted at the inside base of the starboard stringer. This would support the holes I did locate along the lower edge of...
  8. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    Anyone have a picture of an MR180 or other center console that uses the aluminum tray between the stringers to run the steering and controls from the helm to the motor? Looking to see how it is mounted between the center and starboard stringer. I apparently removed mine without snapping a...
  9. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    Made some glitter in the garage and hammered some solids today. Reinforced the stringers with some 1/8” angle to ensure a solid base to secure the deck to. The old holes/mounting points were pretty well corroded. Much better now. 6” sections at every mounting point. Fortunately, the...
  10. MNhunter1

    1966 Starcraft Holiday Interior Work

    I believe it’s attached with 5/32 rivets from underneath
  11. MNhunter1

    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    With a new sealed and protected(vinyl flooring) deck, stainless hardware and 5200, I'm not sure it's really going to be an issue. I've experienced the rotten decks and easily pulled fastener as well, but taking into consideration the age of the likely unprotected/unsealed material and some of...
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    There's really not much flex in the trim piece once everything is tied together. The attachment to that shelf, attachment of the trim, trim secured to the deck, along with the attachment to the vertical supports on both ends really tightens things up. It's amazing to see how much flex you get...
  13. MNhunter1

    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    No kick panels under the consoles. Similar shelf that the panels attach to.
  14. MNhunter1

    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Here’s a better shot of the splashwell transition:
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    My ‘78 SS had some aluminum trim pieces that the side panels sat in and terminated just before the consoles.
  16. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    Cranked the garage heat to 65 and 28oz of Marine-Tex later…hull pitting and transom skin skimmed, all extra transom holes filled, extra holes in splashwell filled, side gunnels, and all interior side panels and supports addressed for unneeded screw holes. The clean hull looked so much nicer...
  17. MNhunter1

    Nautolex Vinyl on Deck - Aluminum Hull

    Sent you a PM on the Nautolex
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    Nautolex Vinyl on Deck - Aluminum Hull

    If you're looking for them, yes, but nothing really obvious. The Nova/green I had countersunk the rivets and skimmed over the voids with 3m5200. ON the SS/white, no countersink and vinyl laid right over the top. Once finished, I can't really say I noticed any difference between the two...
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    Nautolex Vinyl on Deck - Aluminum Hull

    Yeah, just trimmed up nice or left to ride up the sides a bit. My Nova was a closed bow, so it was all out of sight and I hit all the edges with some stainless staples as well. The SS was completely covered by the front casting deck, so again, just hit the edges with some stainless staples to...
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    Nautolex Vinyl on Deck - Aluminum Hull

    The shavings stay that fall below deck. Drill and rivet.
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