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    1988 Starcraft Mariner MR 220 V rebuild

    Should I put a layer of Marine Tex or 5200 between the sheets?
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    1988 Starcraft Mariner MR 220 V rebuild

    Headed over to the boat in the AM to pressure wash it and get the last junks of foam out. I'll be able to get a better look at what's actually there. There are multiple penetrations of the transom skin. I believe we are going to skin that entire area with .050 5000 series aluminum to give it a...
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    1988 Starcraft Mariner MR 220 V rebuild

    As we move forward, Im headed out Wed Am for the pressure washer endeavor...as we clean the inside of the hull and we select products, are we looking to just seal the boat or are we looking to also add strength to those areas eaten by corrosion. I understand patching and sealing any...
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    1988 Starcraft Mariner MR 220 V rebuild

    Or am I overthinking this...repair holes and coat the aluminum "acne" with epoxy paint?
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    1988 Starcraft Mariner MR 220 V rebuild

    Find a thread on the restoration pages talking about alodine and ACF50...a spray that stops and converts aluminum corrosion..widely used and FAA approved in the aircraft industry...???
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    1988 Starcraft Mariner MR 220 V rebuild

    Lots of pitting...some holes. After the wire wheel and the vinegar wash...best way to care of the pitting craters?
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    Mariner Center Console rod holder inserts?

    Here ya go....
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    Mariner Center Console rod holder inserts?

    1-3/4"...7"+
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    Mariner Center Console rod holder inserts?

    No picture...cuz all I have is holes
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    Mariner Center Console rod holder inserts?

    Tried that...no joy! Were they actual tubes...or just a ring around the opening?
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    Mariner Center Console rod holder inserts?

    Looking for the center console inserts...mine are just raw holes??
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    1988 Starcraft Mariner MR 220 V rebuild

    Yes there is...
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    1988 Starcraft Mariner MR 220 V rebuild

    Got the majority of the foam out...NINE 55gal trash bags..phew! Now hands and knees for the other bits...then pressure washer..will pressure washer get the remainder? Or is it wire wheel and scraping?
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    Anchor windlass

    Thank you!!
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    Anchor windlass

    I have a anchor windlass on my 87 MR220v. I've never had one before. I found the mfg info and its properly wired with correct ga wire and relay. My question is how do you initially load the anchor chain/ rope into the gypsy on the windlass. The owners manual covers everything else...but does not...
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    Console placards

    This silver one and another yellow one next go it...I found the source for the data plate
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    1988 Starcraft Mariner MR 220 V rebuild

    Just looked up the MSDS on Zep a lume...pretty nasty stuff..like complete bunny suit nasty...Next idea...
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    1988 Starcraft Mariner MR 220 V rebuild

    Best method of removing foam...just sawzall into sections and keep breaking it off in chunks..tried the short,square shovel..not much hell?? Pressure wash after...any ever used "Zep-A-Lume" for cleaning the corrosion off in prep for repair and sealing?
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    1988 Starcraft Mariner MR 220 V rebuild

    Thanks Waterman...not enough computer savvy...should have asked my 12 yo LOL Cheers
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    1988 Starcraft Mariner MR 220 V rebuild

    So...as were taking the side panel off..that runs along the floor...found a Lite beer can.."best by date" was 1996!!!
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