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

    I was sorting out a plan. Then I gave up and sat down to have a Happy Friday bevvy lol. But I think I might. Tonight I’m working on the road locker liner hope to have that completed and ready to go and maybe just maybe by the end of this weekend I’ll actually have floor panels in! oh by the...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Thanks, I’m definitely putting 5200 on the cut edges especially where there may be any voids. Thanks for this. Some good info there especially on the bow. I’ll make sure I leave extra material there. I left the original vinyl liner In it. It’s a similar colour blue to my flooring. The very edge...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Thanks. I’m thinking about not wrapping the vinyl at the ends like you did. I might elevate the loose edges upwards to cover the plywood gap but I worry that water will get under and creep down on the underside of the vinyl and potentially get under the skin where glue may not be 100% bonded. I...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Hey guys, just about to clad my boards with nautolex. Does anybody know if 3M 5200 will stick to vinyl? It’s a little difficult to explain. But I’m wondering if I could use it as a thin bead of caulking on an edge I can’t wrap etc. (to the underside of the vinyl flooring) If not would you guys...
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    Fastening choices - floor replacement in aluminum boat.

    I’m not sure if the sea nymph has an aluminum strip that joins the two panel boards like StarCraft does. My boat will have a rod/ski locker with a liner pan with holes to drain to the bilge. I assume that’s where most of the water will go, or any water that doesn’t just flow to the back bilge...
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    Fastening choices - floor replacement in aluminum boat.

    Funny you should ask this question now. Almost a year later I’m in the midst of carrying this part of project out. I’m going to clad my boards individually, wrapping the edges. Currently varnishing the boards. Next week or this weekend, I’ll be posting photos in my (appropriately titled) build...
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    1952 StarCraft Mysteries

    Interesting read guys thank you for posting this. Would be cool to see photos from the factory back in the day
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Decals look good. I’m more inclined to think the oil is from fogging due to the pattern and how fine the droplets appear?
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    Windshield booster?

    At this junction, I can’t raise it like this now for the same reasons as you. I have to use my mooring covers as they are for now so unfortunately it’s a mod that Won’t happen for me also unless I buy another bow rider to use at the trailer. And by the looks of the still-Covid-high prices, it’s...
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Crazy weather. I had mine In the driveway, put it away for the possible ice storm we were supposed to get a never did. Now I just shoved it back outside into the tundra so I can continue varnishing floorboards. I think you and I are the in same boat , not literally, but in the “get it done and...
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Here’s what it looks like I’m solid blue. I’m pretty sure I got this photo from another build on this forum. Not sure who the builder was but I really like the boarding ladder/platform. I’m going to do something similar if I ever get me lazy butt off the couch.
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    Windshield booster?

    I love this idea! I’m going to try and raise my consoles so they will shed water to the gunnels but I wonder if modifying the consoles to have that much rise would be easier. Riser foot at console base, new, taller console panels and a drop plate at the gunnel to close up and attach the...
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    If you take the blue around the back it should look sharp with the bare aluminum at the bottom. 2-3” of the transom aluminum will probably sit under the water.
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Your off to a great start. That blue pops! Me, I like a white transom but I’m airing on that because I’m going to have so much blue inside I want to balance it out. What’s your other colour going to be again?
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    Need help choosing a tach

    I picked up a nice retro looking tach from sierra. I will let you know how it goes. Edit; Now I have to pick up one of these
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    I think you can re-dye vinyl?
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Thanks for the special deal but have the same ones in white.
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    1993 115hp OMC Quiet Rider??

    Well, I took a look. I see why these boats ceased production. What a bizarre motor set up. Suspended on parallel pivoting shafts. Would be a nightmare to turn wrenches on or do transom repairs. Mechanics must have hated these. The boat itself had great features though. Sharp boat.
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Looking great! I like the stacked fuel tank idea. I wonder if the vinyl on those seats could be colour restored with some sort of rubbing compound. (General question, I know you are done with them)
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    Questions about Yamaha

    Yes. That’s exactly why I asked. I don’t want to damage anything. Thank you for the help
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