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

    I found that the centre window is racking by gravity. The neoprene rubber inserts are not holding the glass tight enough. There’s only one rivet in each corner of the door frame so nothing to hold it square. Also added a photo of the drainage holes. I will have to add some sealant at the edge...
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    My Starcraft

    Add pics with the “attach files” box. I use a smartphone so it’s very easy
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    I think I discovered a way to tighten it up a bit. All the rivets are loose. Will try that. My side arms are also hanging in mid air because I raised the consoles slightly to add drainage. I think I will cut them off and make a low L brace so I can reach out unencumbered when docking.
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Hey guys. Got a couple more questions; Question 1) I am reassembling the windshield. I’ve cleaned it up the best I could. I removed a bunch of gunk with acetone. And I hit it with a maroon scotchbrite. I’m afraid to dig in any heavier for fear I’m going to burn through the anodizing . but I...
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    Post a pic of your starcraft!

    If you will regret it, don’t sell it. Maybe not regret about selling at a low price as much as regret letting it go in general, but that’s up to you. I don’t know your personal financial situ. I know that if it was me and I had an out that wasn’t unethical, I’d consider taking it. But if you...
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    1973 Starcraft SuperSport 16ft. restoration questions

    I rolled mine off the trailer and rolled it over on the grass. Then I put it on a simple 2x4 dolly frame with large casters underneath. Perfect for doing the bottom. I left the sides for when it’s back on the trailer. Otherwise painting the sides this way would have been too low.
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    Ss16 floor supports

    That’s what I was going to say. Allows water to go to the bilge if the boat is sitting level, which is likely rare but i guess it does happen. Mine sits low at the stern.
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    Post a pic of your starcraft!

    Man, that was a beautiful boat. I agree the doghouses take up lots of space. Would have been a great candidate for a OB bracket conversion…I would love to have snapped that up (if I had room or time for another project)
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    My New 1970 Starchief

    Ok this is weird, I could swear I was looking at a batch of pics on a different boat. I want to look again this am and they are gone?? I didn’t dig up a year old post here
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    My New 1970 Starchief

    Looks great. In my area, that would be a killer steal. Great looking boat. I like the half curtain. That really opens it up
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    Is it needed?

    1/4” aluminum would work well. I will never use wood again
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    That’s what I figured. Cladding it where it sits then
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Shame to cover it up. Looks like a nice piece of mahogany. I bet it would glow under some varnish
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Hey guys, before I wrestle this piece out, will it drop out without a major major battle? I want to re-clad it with the blue nautolex. Perhaps make a padded piece for it later. But for now the fake Burl has to go. I don’t want to sound lazy but to disconnect everything and drill the rivets just...
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Too funny, I just looked at similar rig this morning. First look from its winter storage…Full of water and water damage…couldn’t drive away fast enough! Check your roof constantly if you’re towing her.
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    1976 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB - restomod

    I would look at a two-part epoxy
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    1976 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB - restomod

    Me, I’m partial to white and blue…real nautical but it could look sharp grey. Will the boat be launched for the season or trailer stored? How are you painting it? Spray or roll and tip?
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    1976 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB - restomod

    Last of the classic f150s right there…then they got real ugly until they lost the “car” look.
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    And I’m having serious doubts that my boat will see water before end of June. It will probably be splashed just before winter storage lol
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Sounds like a solid plan. I’m planning on keeping my boards elevated for the same reason. The boards that separated the helms and bow seating were completely rotten on the bottom. Both because the dash was draining on top of them, and because they were double clad, sitting directly on the floor...
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