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  1. SHSU

    1982 Starcraft Center Console 18' Rebuild

    I will admit on our project we had our share early on. Not recommending anything we did in such cases, but it worked for us and still hasn't started to leak (Even after some brutal beatings out in Galveston Bay/Gulf of Mexico). Recommended process would be to drill up a size and use a bigger...
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    My 2nd Starcraft rebuild, 1976 SuperSport , I'm back

    Here is what is often posted when wiring questions are asked. Always better to error on the side of bigger for this kind of question. SHSU
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    1974 Starcraft SS16 Restortation

    Some reference on wire lengths a sizing: Never mind, Iboats wont let me reference the site, so here is a picture: With that said, I know you said you can't have two back there, but what about just one? I run with a starter in the back and two house batteries up front. Plus I like the idea of...
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    2019 Starmada SOTY Winner SHSU

    Want to say a Big Thank You to astor for putting together and shipping the plaque!!! Admiral and little Admiral are very happy ya'll loved the project so much. Now just for some warmer weather so we can go out!! Thanks again to all!! SHSU
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    1977 Evinrude 70 HP: Trouble idling in water and cannot reach WOT

    Howdy All, Sorry it has been so long without an update. As recommended took apart my carbs and looked at all the reeds Cylinder 1 Cylinder 2 Cylinder 3 See no issues with the reeds on any of the cylinders. Also the carbs looked very clean as well. I decided to look at the air...
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    1977 Evinrude 70 HP: Trouble idling in water and cannot reach WOT

    Howdy jimmbo , Sorry for the late update. I was able to get a couple hours of work on the engine in the driveway. Dealing with some medical issues and just don't have the energy I used too. I was able to adjust the pick up timing to TDC. I tried to do the WOT timing as you described, but...
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    1977 Evinrude 70 HP: Trouble idling in water and cannot reach WOT

    Thanks All, So I was able to work on it again this morning. Things I checked: Went to auto store and picked up a Spark Gap Tester (Not a spark tester, have one of those already). Before I tested by just holding the plug near the head to see it jump, but at this point decided needed a real...
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    1977 Evinrude 70 HP: Trouble idling in water and cannot reach WOT

    Howdy All, Been chasing engine problems on my Starcraft rebuild I finally got back in the water (2 1/2 year project). If your interested in that, please see link in signature. As a note, since I have put so much blood, sweat, and tears into this project would really like to keep/use this...
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    1984 Starcraft 16ft Glutton for Punishment [Splashed July 2019]

    Thanks all for the kind words and support. Sorry its been awhile, went back into the hospital again.... Finally got out and added a couple things to the boat. With the front fishing area, Admiral agreed she needed some rod holds up there. So added one on each side for her. As usual SS bolts...
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    1984 Starcraft 16ft Glutton for Punishment [Splashed July 2019]

    SPLASH!!!!!!! 2 1/2 years after this project started!!!!! Sorry it took so long to post pictures. We have gone out once at Lake Somerville and twice at the Texas City Dike. Here are some pictures from both Pictures at TX City Dike Pictures from Lake Somerville Admiral and Little Admiral...
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    1984 Starcraft 16ft Glutton for Punishment [Splashed July 2019]

    I am hoping this is my last update before putting her in the water!!!!!! I was not happy with the way the springs looked and upgraded to 3500lb rated springs. Much better looking Plenty of clearance now. When I get in and out it doesn't feel like a water bed anymore.... As posted before...
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    1984 Starcraft 16ft Glutton for Punishment [Splashed July 2019]

    More work and pics Drilled and installed a Magnesium anode on the skeg of the motor. Verified I showed grounding from the motor to the Hull Installed the cap on to the EZ Fill pickup I added for the livewells. Reading up on it, I also drilled a hole in the top to allow air out. Read that...
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    1984 Starcraft 16ft Glutton for Punishment [Splashed July 2019]

    Now that the boat is mostly assembled, I noticed that the springs seem to be a little light... What are ya'lls thoughts? I would think they should have more "bow" in them....
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    1984 Starcraft 16ft Glutton for Punishment [Splashed July 2019]

    Part 2 Picture of aerator installed. It has outputs for two tanks. So I can run both tanks at the same time. I only had one air hose plugged in at the time of picture Picture of the splashwell 98% complete. I will probably add some extra foam under the splashwell. Also, undecided on how...
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    1984 Starcraft 16ft Glutton for Punishment [Splashed July 2019]

    Howdy All, Got some time over the last couple weekends. Getting really close!!!! Added a temp sender to the powerhead. Now it won't just be a horn letting me know if there are issues... Finished the install of the water/fuel seperator. Also completed the install for the trim tilt...
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    1984 Starcraft 16ft Glutton for Punishment [Splashed July 2019]

    I had given my welder the below plans and some templates for the bow. He came over a couple times to measure and test fit the piece before final welding/assembly. If I used a "normal" shop I doubt they would have come over and taken the time that my guy did. So really happy with how they...
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    1984 Starcraft 16ft Glutton for Punishment [Splashed July 2019]

    Part 2 With the garage "clean".... My brother came over and helped me mount the motor. As you can tell, OSHA would be very happy with our setup... First time in 2 1/2 years the boat has had a motor on her!!!! I was super excited and she is finally starting to looks like a real boat...
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    1984 Starcraft 16ft Glutton for Punishment [Splashed July 2019]

    Got some time since I last post to do some more work over a couple days. Decided it was time to get the motor out, so started moving some stuff around in the garage. Eventually got the lower unit off and out for inspection again. Last time I ran it I was getting water in the lower unit even...
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    1984 Starcraft 16ft Glutton for Punishment [Splashed July 2019]

    Part 2 The electrical outlet allowed a little to much movement when trying to plug in... So i modified the adapter with some JB Water Weld to make a perfect mold. No movement now Prepping the adapters for the Fuel/Water filter. You will notice I had to modify/cut down one of the adapters so...
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    1984 Starcraft 16ft Glutton for Punishment [Splashed July 2019]

    Part 1 of 2 Back at it again. Slow progress, but progress is progress..... Built the front seat section cushions that I put the snaps in earlier for (Will talk about that later)..... Took a pool noodle and cut it in half. Used a solo cup to make a crude jig. ​​​​​​​Epoxied some 3/4...
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