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

    Thanks guys. I too only did below the waterline. I think I may file down just the heavy pronounced drips only. That way I don’t have to worry about a glob around a rivet getting knocked off on a roller wheel or accidental abrasion against something. Which I’m probably way over thinking…. it’s...
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    Nautolex Vinyl on Deck - Aluminum Hull

    Yup 5200. A bit of Acetone is what I used. But very little 5200 squeezed out as I used the wide flange rivets.
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Just checked on how the g/flex cured. It’s been sitting in about 15deg C and looks like it’s all cured. I was a little liberal with the syringe dispensing, but I wonder if the epoxy actually expanded as it cured. The build looks a lot higher. It files down easy enough, but aside from heavy...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Mini update, g/flex is done save for some runs I have to clean up. I also picked up some waterproof led lights for the front V storage compartment. If these are bright enough, I might install one of these under the splashwell so I can see in the sump pit, battery system etc. Maybe one under...
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    I’d like to remove my splashwell and do a total redesign so that a pair of small jumpseats or seat/steps are incorporated on either side of a narrow, shallower splashwell. (With room for battery, and fuel cans beneath the seats.) perhaps lift off or hinge up covers under the seats and in front...
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Looking awesome. Can’t wait to see your switch layout. I’ve got the same one to install. I’m going to try and upload some pictures of a star craft project I saw a while back. (15 foot Jupiter to a SS conversion I believe) It’s a pair a short bucket seats on a plywood platform. These fold over to...
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    1980 Holiday 181

    Looking forward to seeing your project. Sincere condolences to you and your family.
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Wow That looks machine rolled! I have the tool if you want to borrow it…but you may not need it.
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Thanks. I know my username implies a lot, but I will shell out when the situation dictates. These won’t be hit by anything but they could be submerged unintentionally, so I will definitely be looking for screw type.
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Perfect thank you. I’d like to run a strip down either side of the rod locker. So it’s evenly lit. I bought some smaller LED lights for the storage compartments up front. 20 bucks got me for each one has six LEDs in it. Regarding the strip lights, are you talking about the type that you cut to...
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    My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport

    Show stopping build for sure. Thanks for the link
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    My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport

    Hey what page is this on? I’d really like to check it out
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Thanks. I guess you are right. I can’t imagine what a funk I’d be in if I had discovered this AFTER I painted the bottom. So you’re right. The glass is half full and not half empty. I did actually accomplish enough to be ahead of where I was a few days earlier. It’s funny how it takes someone to...
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    New Journey

    This is a great idea. My boat has been down a few times for the looks of the holes. I think I’ll sister up some light angle myself. Thanks for the idea
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Well not much progress to report this weekend. I hate going backwards but it happened. I really didn’t feel right not leak testing this thing when I had a chance earlier this year. So we flipped it over and put it back on the trailer. No boat launches are open and they’re all frozen closed...
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    why is this a GOOD idea to paint the hull where the flotation is

    This is concerning. I was hoping it was considered a lifetime product. Was your boat in the water all season, or mostly trailer stored? And did it spend a lot of time in the environment uncovered? I hope to get much more than 10 years out of my resto.
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    We do, absolutely. From what I understand they didn’t use anything special. The transom and floors were just bare plywood, construction grade nothing fancy. I’m sure even with a basic restoration, it will be better than the factory ever did.
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    The only thing I don’t like about this attachment be an angle or a formed Z channel is that it is fastened to the floor with screws. Even with screws drizzled with 4200 or 5200 may still allow water to get down into the plywood over time. My floors were so rotten, the side panels basically...
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Sorry edit didn’t take
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Anytime. Yes, 90 degree or square At the transom. On StarCrafts they butt into a vertical channel that frames out the sliding door system. I can bend them up for you if you don’t have anyone close by. I have to pick up some 5052 aluminum to rework my bow seats. I editited the pics above z bar...
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