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  1. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    I had a very busy weekend involving long rides and cold weather so no new work to report on the little Kingfisher. But I thought I'd share a new pic I took of it this morning! Y'all see it under the shelter, right? :D
  2. BWR1953

    HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY

    Many thanks to all my comrades in arms, in all branches, past and present.
  3. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Today's arrivals. Now just waiting for the weather... and my health... to improve enough so that I can get back to work!
  4. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Got more stuff delivered today, plus I went to WM early this morning and picked up a new tackle box for myself. Everybody got something today! My wife got the shelter and the boy got a new life jacket. No working on the boat or anything else today. I haven't even been outside since 8:30...
  5. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Pretty stressful day for me here today. Wish I could have worked on the boat to help reduce that stress. Typical first-of-the-month stuff that goes along with being paid once a month at the beginning of the month. Nothing special. Ugh. But I got it all done. Plus! I had to buy some more...
  6. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Worked on the boat again this morning. Until the heat drove me back indoors again. Seriously feels like July here instead of early November! :blue: Used a new, cheap HF special lightweight shop vac that I bought yesterday to clean a little and it worked very well. I was pleasantly surprised...
  7. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    It's odd. Went out and worked on the boat this morning. Only did one simple thing. I sliced off the excess bubbled up foam that we laid down yesterday. Pretty simple job. Didn't take long at all. And yet it felt like I'd done something truly significant. Very self satisfied. As I sat...
  8. BWR1953

    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    Okay, so maybe you're not cheap, but are ya easy? :rofl: And I have to admit, from what I've read on the GA website, it sounds like GA is definitely easygoing when it comes to getting vessels registered. Pretty much like "Why sho' nuff honey, jus' come on ova heah and we'll get y'all signed...
  9. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Man, we could use some of that 46 here! We normally do have those temps (lows) this time of year too but they are noticeably absent this year. Ugh. Just came in from working on the boat. Seems like we have the seams sealed! :lol: We were working out there and my wife came over to see how...
  10. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Progress of another sort today... Got the grass cut for the last time this year! Posted some pix over in the Dockside Chat forum Cold Winter Ahead thread. And I started gathering materials and making preparations to get back to work on the Kingfisher Phase 1a tomorrow! Plus that brand new...
  11. BWR1953

    Going to be Cold this Winter

    Well, I got outside early this morning and replaced the stripped starter gear on my tractor. I have a love/hate relationship with that machine. When it's running right it's a powerful beast. But it strips the starter gear if you just look at it funny. :rolleyes: This time I not only got the...
  12. BWR1953

    Going to be Cold this Winter

    This weather just won't give me a break! :yell: It's like June around here fer cryin' out loud! I've got tons of outdoor stuff to be doing, including working on da boat!
  13. BWR1953

    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    Well guys, this one broke my heart last night! I'd emailed the seller earlier in the week and got more information. All sounded good. So the plan was to leave here tonight after my wife got home from work and make a road trip to go check it out. Part of the fun of the trip was so that my...
  14. BWR1953

    Aluminum boat project

    Here's how I did the sheet foam. It's cheap and available from the big home improvement stores. Completely waterproof too.
  15. BWR1953

    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    I'm not seeing it, can you be more specific?
  16. BWR1953

    1974 Holiday 16 foot The Beginning

    I think this is the standard pattern nowadays, at least for a 50hp outboard. Dunno when it first appeared though so it may not apply for older motors. Someone else can chime in and give more info I'm sure. You could always install a jack plate to the transom and then whatever motor you use...
  17. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Prop looks good. Thought it might be stainless but I think it's actually polished aluminum. Dunno. Guess I could pull it off and see if it's fairly heavy but I don't wanna right now! :biggrin-new:
  18. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    The steering cable works smoothly. Shifted the motor in and out of gear too. Seems to be smooth and okay thus far. Good news, that! I'll pull the pair of seat bases off and sell those on c-list along with the posts. That'll bring a few more bucks too. ;)
  19. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Okay, I got the trolling motor off the boat. Cleaned up the wire ends and connected it to my truck battery. Nothing. Whanged on the steel bottom cover plate. Still nothing. I didn't feel like messing with it anymore so texted the kid from last night and he bought it from me for twenty bucks...
  20. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    The boat was sitting in the shade this morning and even 2 hours after sunup it's still covered with dew. So I just moved it into the sunshine so that it can dry out. Here's the story... Saw an ad on craigslist yesterday morning for this old bass boat with motor and trailer for $600. Seller...
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