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  1. MNhunter1

    1978 SS 16 restoration

    I'd stay with the existing console layout and not adjust any of the fundamental design. Much if it ties into the overall structural integrity of the hull. Any modifications starts messing with windshield alignment and has a tendency to domino into issues that might need to be addressed. All a...
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    New Journey

    Still checking the forums every day, but haven't been the best at posting, nor made much for progress on the MR180. Kids, life, hunting season...excuses, excuses:) Anyway, digging back in and starting to give her some more attention. Unfortunately, after several emails back and forth with the...
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    New-To- Me 1972 Starcraft 18' Mariner-V... Thoughts?

    Not to hijack the thread, but figured the OP might be interested in the information as well: With the 115HP, what size fuel tank are you running under the console and what kind of run time are you getting out of it? I have a 115hp tower of power and currently looking at running a 12gallon tank...
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    1982 MR 180

    Never ran it with the 70hp. Sold it before stripping it down and have a 115hp Mercury inline 6 waiting to be mounted.
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    1982 MR 180

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    1982 MR 180

    I've seen this boat before... I have several more pictures saved if you would like them.
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    1982 MR 180

    Looks like my twin:
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    1972 Starcraft Nova

    Assuming you are storing it outside and the water is coming in from the cover of the stripped down hull, I wouldn't worry about it. Once the bow cap is back on, if the boat is stored correctly, that area will never see water unless it is leaking in from the hull. If you really wanted to keep...
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    1966 Starcraft Holiday Interior Work

    Looks like they are replacing the 6.2L with a 6.8L for MY23, assumed to be a de-bored or de-stroked 7.3L for a more modular platform between the two gas offerings. Reveal is tonight in Kentucky at Churchill Downs. Front end/headlight changes as noted, addition of a bed step behind the cab, and...
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    1966 Starcraft Holiday Interior Work

    Did you order locally, or from one of the high volume dealers? The 2023 redesign is suppose to be revealed tomorrow. Been waiting to see the changes before I decide to order or look for a 2022 somewhere.
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    Round bow Starcraft

    I bet, it's going to be a glasser...
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    New Journey

    Oh yeah, bow season is now open in MN too!!
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    New Journey

    Broke out the HF HVLP that’s been sitting new in the box for the past 10+ years and popped my HVLP cherry. Initial clean and spraying went just fine, but clean up was a little messy 😁. Wasn’t happy with my original roller job on the inside of the hull, but happy now. Wanted a dull finish, so...
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    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    http://boatspecs.iboats.com/Starcraft_Marine/bp/20br1466 I've got most of the MR/Mariner specs saved as well. If you know the year, I can see what I've got.
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    1978 SS 16 restoration

    Try standing inside the hull as well. Using your weight to rock it a bit sometimes helps break it free. Just make sure you have all the hardware and splashwell drains out :)
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    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    Great Find - 18' Startrek V
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    New Journey

    Finally got some painting started! Used Alumahawk on the inside hull that will remain visible. Rolled out pretty poorly and decided to topcoat it with some Rustleum Pro spray cans, which didn't provide the best finish either. Likely a combination of the underlying roller marks from the dry...
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    1973 Starcraft SuperSport 16ft. restoration questions

    Same information I came up with. You're good if you get the primer down shortly after the etch, but that bare aluminum needs that first base shorty after etching if you want to maximize your adhesion and get the most out of all your prep work. I'm in the same boat:)
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    New Journey

    Been a busy summer and the MR180 has, for the most part, just been collecting dust in the garage. I had a little moment of panic the other day when I was looking at the kids' football schedules, the upcoming hunting season, what I have left to do with my retaining wall and landscape project...
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    My First Boat, 1972 Starcraft Nova 16' Johnson 85HP

    The Nova is a very unique aluminum runabout. Great boats with great character. Feel free to reach out with any questions. I went over every square inch of my '72 15ft'r and did a ton of research on the Nova model.
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