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  1. SHSU

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    For the gunwales, you have the finish trim along the edge. If you remove that and glue the vinyl under it you shouldn't have an issue. I have had zero issues with mine on the gunwales and floor. Just the ones on the side have been my problem children... That is a great idea, I didn't even...
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    1985 StarCraft Islander 221v fixer upper.

    I think we all run into poor time line prediction on our restorations. lol Join the party :D :D :D SHSU
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    1975 StarCraft Mariner build "The Unicorn"

    Nothing like a quick early project task completion to give you the headway into the boat itself. If I had done my boat restoration before the Motor or Trailer, I am not sure if I would have... Those were quick "wins" that helped keep me motivated while working on the boat. SHSU
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Yep, that is why I covered mine, I quickly realized how long it would take to get the glue off and decided to just cover it. With that also came its own challenges and won't be doing that again. Getting vinyl glue to adhere to Aluminum isn't fun... SHSU
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    1975 Starcraft SS 16' Freshen Up

    I didn't do it in this specific circumstance or material, but anytime I seem to have left stuff direct in sunlight after applying a finish I get uneven drying and stuff bubbling on me. Sun drying things out quicker then it can gas off Just my 2 cents SHSU
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    1966 Starcraft Holiday Interior Work

    Yep, prep is key. I know I did a lot of work with wire wheels, degreaser, acetone, and Water/Vinegar mix to prep anywhere I put epoxy directly to the hull. Also sacrificial anode is a must regardless of fresh or saltwater. SHSU
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    1966 Starcraft Holiday Interior Work

    If I didn't know better, looks like someone trying the smuggle some stuff under the deck..... lol Nice work!!!! SHSU
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    22' Islander rebuild

    Looking Good!!! Besides just being able to pull the doghouse forward for work underneath, any thoughts on making it removable for maintenance at the house? SHSU
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    lol, I we all have that moment when we realize "SSSSSS*******************TTTTTTTTTTT" Yep, its starts to get better when you are putting her back together. It was a long time getting there for us, but once we turned that corner with the riveting and started to put the floor and stuff back in...
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    2020 Starmada SOTY Winner: Classiccat's 1975 18ft Super Sport

    Howdy All, Please help me in congratulating Classiccat in his 1975 18ft Super Sport restoration for 2020s Starmada Splash Of The Year!!! What a great project and thanks for taking us along on the ride!!! SHSU
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    1975 StarCraft Mariner build "The Unicorn"

    Welcome!! Man that is a nice project boat. Will be a lot of fun when you get her back on the water. The 50 HP is severely underpowered for the size boat you have. Did you mean 150 HP? SHSU
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Yep, right now with everything out is the best time to test. Ah I see what you mean. With the floor torn out you should be able to bang most of it out. Both, so there is a C channel that runs the length of the hull on both sides. I used solids on that one. Then the channel for the rub rail...
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    1985 StarCraft Islander 221v fixer upper.

    Pour foam gets everywhere, so not surprised tanks is encapsulated. You may be able to setup a short pulley system at both ends to try and lift it out or at least pop the tank. SHSU
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    22' Islander rebuild

    Sweet looking floors. You could finish it with just what you have now! Love the pup "supervising" the work. SHSU
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    1966 Starcraft Holiday Interior Work

    I think all starcrafts being restored have the same multi hole rib tips. Might be a "feature" for weight reduction.... lol SHSU
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    lol, I don't think any of us staid within our budgets.... I know I sure didn't. The picture is of your keel. It is a separate aluminum piece from your hull. It uses some of the same rivets as your Ribs, so you can redo those at the same time if you want as well. Yep, you need to inspect...
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    1966 Starcraft Holiday Interior Work

    Nice!!! Don't forget the pictures!! lol SHSU
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    1975 Starcraft SS 16' Freshen Up

    So that is why the admiral wants me to keep extra paint cans around the house. lol Progress of any kind is good progress. Also we all started somewhere and I would say I am still JV, but once I am like @Watermann with a couple rebuilds under my belt... maybe JV A team. lol Can't help on...
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Taken from a website: The optimum length for a solid rivet will be equal to the thickness of the material to be joined, plus an exposed tail equal to the rivet diameter times 1.5. For example, a 1/8-inch rivet should have an exposed tail of 1.5 x .125 inch or .188 inch. If you add that to the...
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    Early Starcraft Super Sport dashboard ideas?

    I remember how that goes. At one point I got fed up with it and realized the "couple bucks" saved wasn't worth the hassle. Plus as you mentioned, you aren't confident in the seller. In many cases I would only purchase if they accepted Paypal so I had at least some recourse if it went south. SHSU
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