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The spray foam used is a big red flag...tip of the iceberg. Of note, I do not believe there ever was an I/O Mariner, they were all outboards.

Hack job non-Mariner, not worth a 1hr drive much less a 12hr. Don't waste your time.

3M80, Contact Cement, or the Nautolex adhesive. Whichever way you go, I would hit the glossy surface with an orbital sander to give it some teeth. Mechanically secure the edges with stainless staples. On the Nova, the side panels will cover any staples in the open cockpit and those under the...

I'd share some pics, but we are having some picture upload issues at the moment. I did this on my MR180. Just make sure your spacing is right between the gunnel inside/outside trim and whatever angle you decide to use works along the inside of the hull and your specific clearances. The tail end...

https://forums.iboats.com/threads/1974-chieftain-25-adventurer-restoration.765537/page-16#post-5899490

Might want to try the Johnson and Evinrude forum, likely to have a better response.

https://www.xylem.com/siteassets/brand/rule/resources/guideline/rule-quick-reference-flyer.pdf You could move up to 800 without issue. I always like to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it. I lean towards the independent standard pump and float switch from a failure...

I'd skip the full auto and go to a manual with float switch, wired direct to the battery as well as the console as you noted in an earlier post. Your drain tube/hole will indicate how big you can go as the larger pumps require a larger hole. I think after 800gph it moves up from the 3/4" hose...

I just completely re-did my roller trailer for my 18ft. I'd share pictures, but the site still seems to be having issues. I would have preferred to convert to all bunks if possible, but the way my trailer was set up, it wouldn't have worked. I did swap out my front rollers with 42" bunks, but...

I feel like those are pretty reputable rotary systems. I'd just find a new cable if needed and call it good unless the cost of the cable negates the investment in a complete system.

I've been trying to post the last several days with pictures of the completed trailer, but with the photo issues on the site, I'm still waiting... Turned out great and I managed to single handedly leapfrog the 18ft hull back onto the trailer from the makeshift cradle I had fabricated. Got all...

Can't speak much on the pros/cons of the rotary v. rack and pinion, but I've replaced the steering on my last two builds with the 4.2 NFB rotary system from Seastar.

Thanks! Are you finishing the backside of the hatches at all, or just leaving them raw? That's my biggest hesitation with doing my own hatches over the drop in ones...what they look like on the backside when opened. Probably a little OCD, but figured I could probably cover the staples and cut...

Deck is looking really good! I picked up some prefab Tempress hatches for my front casting deck, but still may want to redo it for better battery access, etc. and have plans to add some sort of rear casting deck w/ storage/hatches. Interested in the clearance you allowed for the Nautolex, how...

On another note...how are you getting your pictures to work? Did they fix the issue with the site?

Properly sealed and cared for marine or exterior grade ply covered with vinyl will likely outlast the remaining life of the boat. Some of these boats are 40+ years old and the original decking is still holding up. Not trying to sway you from using aluminum, just consider if its really needed...

I just purchased a bunch of Optronics LED submersibles for by trailer rebuild. Made sure they were all noted as submersible and hard wired with the separate ground wires. I went with the STL56/57RB for the tails, MCL13 marker lights in amber/red, and the MCL70RB thin line id light. I skipped the...

Sounds like my type of party 😎

Looks like a Mercury outboard and Shoreland'r trailer which both fit the era. Either a 70's/early 80's Starcraft SS/Holiday, or a Sylvan as mentioned. I agree with the livewell drain, not often seen on the Starcrafts of that era, but could have been an add on or rare option as well. Likely a...

I've used the JB water weld and it works good. When I have a lot of holes to cover over flat surfaces, I tend to lean towards MarineTex and tape up the topside/visible side of the hole with some wax paper to reduce the amount of sanding needed. The JB you can grab and use as "kneaded" (see what...