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  1. SHSU

    68 Offshore restoration

    Good progress. Repurpose is always a good way to go. I still have aluminum sitting around our garage from our project. Can't get my self to get rid of it since aluminum can be used for so much. SHSU
  2. SHSU

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Man, that is a scary situation with the battery/wires there!!!!! Glad you caught that in time. Good test of the fire extinguisher. As for the hard turn, is the trim tab canted? Might be set per factory to force the boat to turn at speed to prevent run away if operator gets thrown.
  3. SHSU

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    So pretty!!!!!! Add a safety chain with the winch strap. Just in case. SHSU
  4. SHSU

    68 Offshore restoration

    My vote would be to redo the canvas. Trying to force an interference of 1/4 is a recipe for disaster. SHSU
  5. SHSU

    68 Offshore restoration

    Nothing like reusing what you already have laying around. SHSU
  6. SHSU

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    You redo the bearings or just the paint job? SHSU
  7. SHSU

    1978 SS 16 restoration

    Congrats!!!!!! A good looking resto SHSU
  8. SHSU

    68 Offshore restoration

    An original nose cap and you drilled a hole through it!?!?!?!?!?! lol Good progress SHSU
  9. SHSU

    1978 SS 16 restoration

    Good looking shelf that I am sure was fun to make for them. As for the Bimini top, wherever it works for you is the spot to put it. We looked at a Bimini top, but since we mostly fish (someone in front and back) decided it wasn't worth it. SHSU
  10. SHSU

    68 Offshore restoration

    Cutting the head or nut off to keep it flush, will defeat the purpose. I get that it won't look perfect, but none of these boats are show boats. Last thing you want is the epoxy to crack and the flush bolt to fall off. That would ruin your day more then a couple bolts in the transom. Just my...
  11. SHSU

    68 Offshore restoration

    Best options for holes is a rivet patch or a bolt through it. As for what you have done, I have never tried, but I agree that any filler without backing I wouldn't trust. SHSU
  12. SHSU

    68 Offshore restoration

    While galvanic corrosion will happen, SS is the least damaging for the return on strength that I have seen. Plus I haven't seen where you can get Aluminum bolts that would work in the applications we use SS for. Original parts from factory weren't SS and you can see how long these boats have...
  13. SHSU

    68 Offshore restoration

    I am wondering if I should have bolted my hull back together instead of re riveting the entire thing.... lol SHSU
  14. SHSU

    1978 SS 16 restoration

    How does seadeck secure to the floor? Does it have its own adhesive? SHSU
  15. SHSU

    68 Offshore restoration

    Blue loctite works too, but will be honest that I used the 5200 method too... lol SHSU
  16. SHSU

    60hp vs 75hp for 160ss

    I get that, I can't tell you how many trips we just puttered around because I couldn't get her above 2k RPM, but I guess I am stubborn and like to bang my head against a wall. SHSU
  17. SHSU

    60hp vs 75hp for 160ss

    I am sad to hear you are dropping the Stinger. I still like to tinker on my 1977 70HP Evinrude. But can't argue with going new. Wish I could justify the cost. lol SHSU
  18. SHSU

    68 Offshore restoration

    Ya, underpowered gun. You could try upping the air, but guessing that won't help. SHSU
  19. SHSU

    1978 SS 16 restoration

    I remember the burn out too. A short break it needed, plus you still got some time before Summer Splash. SHSU
  20. SHSU

    1976 22' SUS O/B "Hydration Break"

    I didn't have a z but an L bracket for mine. I didn't reinstall as I was securing it to my splashwell which was more structural after my redesign. I think the L would work just fine with the rivets and 5200. SHSU
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