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  1. matt167

    Looks like New roof and then a new boat

    My wife was saying she wanted a camper. I told her that we could get an old StarCraft chieftain and use it as a boat or a camper as my dad had one when I was a kid and we camped in it on the trailer every weekend. Never left it in the water. She actually liked the idea and said she would help...
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    Which Force is most Mercury?

    Some of them had mercury lower units, some of them adapted thunderbolt ignition. But for the most part, they are 90% Force. Mercury branded the parts since Brunswick bought the brand from US Marine.
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    Bad Transom?

    I would guess that’s a bilge pump suggesting it might leak a little. Transom may or may not be bad. But on a tin boat it’s not the end of the world. And gluevit and re bucking rivits can cure any leaks. Most old riveted Tinnys you can assume will leak a little. Many people take care of the leaks...
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    Paint particulars for an aluminum boat restoration.

    Self etching primer. And whatever enamel or urethane you want. Topside paint is just alkyd enamel
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    Bayliner engine swap??

    I doubt bayliner offered it with a V8 but I bet they offered it with a V6. You should have the space. You will need to add mounts for the V8.
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    1970’s StarCraft 21’ Cuddy Cabin

    StarCraft put the tanks in a few places but on that one they would have above deck boxes and been used as seat bases. My dad has a ‘73 21’ when I was a kid and we restored it. Twin 20 gallon tanks
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    Bimini install measurements?

    I figured it out. I had it right so all is well
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    1973 Starcraft SS 18 I/O

    I have a similar boat. Mines an Offshore. Bought a rotted donor boat with a perfectly good 3.0L. I only needed the gimbal housing which had a price on ebay of $500. So I paid $700 for the running boat and will install the entire 3.0L alpha one in my boat…. Point is your in this project for...
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    Four Winns hull strength

    A boat that new kept in good shape won’t be a problem
  10. matt167

    Flex Seal on a Leaky Aluminum Boat?

    Gluvit is superior to coat it in a way because it’s rated and designed for boats. Coat it is basically the same thing but is actually marketed as a roofing patch sealer
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    StarCraft Identification

    I’m not aware of a 16’ Holiday. As far as I’m aware they did a 14’ Holiday which is totally different. A 16’ Jet or Jet star depending on year and then the 18’+ Holidays which pretty much look like that. It should have an information tag right by the helm.
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    StarCraft Identification

    Holiday 18-22’. My photo to tape measure spidy sense isn’t working today. I’ll guess it’s 18’. Don’t buy without paperwork unless your state has a way to obtain it
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    Bimini install measurements?

    I mounted it probably wrong but it works. The rear supports don’t allow the geometry for it to fold. I installed it entirely with it in the up position. It works but I should probably fold it and re mount the rear support brackets so it will fold But I will never run with it down or trailer it...
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    Bimini install measurements?

    . This is the exact top I have except it’s a different brand. I just don’t follow his instructions on mounting
  15. matt167

    Bimini install measurements?

    This is a small 3 bow. And my windshield is acrylic so there’s no attaching to that
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    Bimini install measurements?

    How do I measure to install the Bimini. Do I just put it where I want, measure one side and then match the other? I bought a cheap Bimini to make my wife happy and not sun burn on our trip down the canal this weekend . The instructions are useless. I assembled it watching a YouTube video. It’s...
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    Are Force OBs as good as others?

    Yes. I meant he sold it. He used the funding from the sale. for capital to save the company. I forget what brand of cars he imported at first but French possibly. They became the Horizon and Omni. It’s actually a good read what he did. I read the article that Allpar has on his success a few...
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    Are Force OBs as good as others?

    Yup. Until Lee Iacocca re structured the company giving us Omnis, Horizons and K cars and cancelled the marine division
  19. matt167

    Are Force OBs as good as others?

    Thanks for correcting me. I knew it was US marine but memory was foggy
  20. matt167

    . . . and I Thought Hi-tech Boat Engines Were Bad . . .

    I’ve never wrenched on a BMW much. But seems I remember someone who loves them saying the modules need to be registered to the car via dealer software. That can be required with a battery change, so if some lost power it could mean a trip to the dealer
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