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  1. MNhunter1

    Nautolex Vinyl on Deck - Aluminum Hull

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    Nautolex Vinyl on Deck - Aluminum Hull

    Adding some pics, because we all love pics...
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    198x SS-150 rebuild

    I 2nd the hard wired float switch...
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    Nautolex Vinyl on Deck - Aluminum Hull

    I'd skip the nuts and stick with wide flange aluminum rivets. You're not going to be able to reuse the existing holes and will frustrate the hell out of yourself if you try to get everything lined up with those nuts. The dissimilar metal composition as also a concern as noted by Shoestring...
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    Nautolex Vinyl on Deck - Aluminum Hull

    I will not be applying anything to the bare hull below the chines. It will be painted above, but as a fishing boat, I'm not too concerned about making the bare aluminum shine. I debated the redundant pumps, but decided to stick with the one. I'll have a float switch direct wired to the...
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Yes, Coat-it is a very similar product to Gluvit. Used on the inside seams and rivets as a sealant, not necessarily a cover coat. Coal Tar Epoxy is something completely different, although I'm not exactly sure what that is. I know it's often used to coat aluminum gas tanks and have seen some...
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    1974 Starcraft 21’ Holiday

    The first two pics look great! Nice motors, nice galvanized trailer. My $0.02...these hulls are readily available. Maybe not so much in the 21ft variety, or in your location, but here in MN - I'd strip all the useable parts, scrap the hull and find another base to rebuild. Worth digging into...
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    Nautolex Vinyl on Deck - Aluminum Hull

    It's inevitable you'll get some water inside the boat, rain, splash, waves, etc. Most damage is done by improper storage by letting it sit out in the elements uncovered over time. I'm going through the same issues with my MR180 from the saturated foam and use of treated ply for decking...
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    New Journey

    I've got the complete water pump, carbs, and fuel pump kits ready to go, along with new plugs.
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    Nautolex Vinyl on Deck - Aluminum Hull

    I've laid mine in one piece after countersinking the rivet deck fasteners and filling the countersink with 3M5200 or some other sealant/filler to keep a smooth surface. I have done it without countersinking as well, and although you can feel the bumps of the rivet heads under the Nautolex, it's...
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    New Journey

    Couple of pics from the fall to share as well. Now looking forward to the ice fishing season!
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    New Journey

    Had some nice(er) weather last week with temps above freezing, so I pulled the hull out onto the driveway, gave her a nice vinegar bath, and rinsed her with the pressure washer. Now hovering around 0 degrees here in MN, so she's back in the garage with the heat up to 65 waiitng for the 1st...
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    New Journey

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

    I personally wouldn't worry too much about the rib ends with that small of a difference. The plywood decking will flex a bit and get pulled tight with the rivets. Might have even been done intentionally to shed water and prevent standing water from pooling in the center of the deck??
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    I've used the Duralux Aluminum Boat Paint with great results on bare aluminum. I believe the AlumaHawk is a very similar product. The Duralux is only available in the olive drab green, whereas the AlumaHawk is available in a light grey, black, blue, green , tan, and white. It's a matte or...
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    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    Source for some Chieftain parts for those of you that may have an interest... https://lacrosse.craigslist.org/boa/d/davenport-vintage-starcraft-chieftain/7406287597.html
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    1987 Starcraft islander 190v?

    You'll need to remove your gunnels, fold up the ends, or cut the ends in order to slide in the new transom.
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    1987 Starcraft islander 190v?

    Yep, stainless brush and/or nylox brush on a drill or grinder, dremel for more detailed work. Hit the areas with 50/50 vinegar/water spray, let sit for a bit and rinse thoroughly. Once they're all clean out and the corrosion is removed, you can assess how best to address them. Will they need...
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    1987 Starcraft islander 190v?

    The stringers run fore/aft on top of the ribs to support the deck. The ribs run port/starboard and are secured directly to the hull skin. The system as a whole when secured together along with the side panels, splashwell, gunnels, etc., are engineered to provide structural stability to the...
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    1987 Starcraft islander 190v?

    Those are the ribs, and yes, secured with solids. The stringers are what support the deck and typically secured with blinds. Whole different ball game removing the ribs, but if the corrosion is needing to be addressed, there are several here that have tackled it before.
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