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    Aluminum extrusion trim sources?

    Hey guys, does anybody have a source for aluminum extrusion trim pieces? I have found some nice extruded aluminum angle pieces at Home Depot but nothing like these. I know I’m looking for a needle in a haystack here, but I would like to find some of the small channel that trims out the interior...
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    Starcraft Rub Rail

    Today I had an “Oh no, what have I done” moment. This moment came as soon as I peeled the first foot of rub rail off. I had to apply heat from the heat gun. A bit late to ask now, but is this the rub rail material still available anywhere? I’m concerned I’m not going to be able to heat this up...
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    Waterproof seal on Nautolex clad surfaces

    I’m redoing my boat and I’ve installed floors clad with nautolex. I’m working on other surfaces next. I’ve found that acetone and nautolex don’t mix, not that acetone and ANYTHING mixes lol. Anyway, I reached out to both the supplier and the manufacturer to see if there were any products that...
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    DIY Marine upholstery and covers?

    Hey guys, anyone here do their own covers or reupholstery? I’m semi debating trying my hand making my own flat seat pads. (Flat, reversible seat pads with piping on all edges for the front section but my bow rider.) Not sure if the wife’s machine will do marine vinyl. But it looks like it...
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    Questions about Yamaha

    Hey guys, looking at a couple of boats both with late 80’s early 90’s Yamaha outboards. One is a 90 and the other a 115. Do I need to ground the spark plug wires to do a compression test on these motors? I don’t know Yamaha at all except reputation is supposed to be solid. Anything to be...
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    1993 115hp OMC Quiet Rider??

    I’m looking for a new-to-me family boat and I discovered a crazy “Faux inboard” type boat with a big fiberglass cowl/swim platform thing hiding the motor. So before I look hard at this, is there anything really different about or problematic about these motors? Are the powerheads, lower units...
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    Starcraft console to Gunnel joint?

    Have any of you Starcraft rebuilders addressed any of these joint issues? The consoles on my Super are set lower than the gunnel. This channels water from the windshield and bow cover down into the boat on a rainy day, even with my mooring covers on. Caulking the same may help a little bit...
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    Nautolex flooring adhesive and spar varnish?

    I’m reading a lot of negatives regarding contact cements not working will with spar varnish. Any suggestion on glues that work well with spar? I want to do the OTF preservative treatment and varnish to seal the new ACX ply, then clad with nautolex. I’m not keen on leaving it bare in order for...
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    Supersports with tops?

    I want to put a bimini top on my supersport 160 this year but I really don’t like idea of it getting in the way when it is stowed. What do you guys that have them do? Lay them across the back at the splashwell? Lay them on the windshield? Stand them straight up overhead?
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    Bilge pump questions

    Hey everyone I have a few questions about bilge pumps. I have picked up two automatic bilge pumps. One for the back and one for the bow. The reason I’m putting one upfront is because I am adding a rod locker in the bottom of my boat and I’m uncertain of what the centre of gravity will do...
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    Need help choosing a tach

    Hey guys, I’ve fallen down the tachometer rabbit hole. I’ve seen lots of comments that some tachs are for IO or some for OB. Some don’t state anything at all. How do I choose the right one? I have several three cylinder Johnson/Evinrudes from late 80’s early 90’s that I’d like to upgrade. Any...
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    Anyone experienced with applying Interlux VC Performance Epoxy by brusher roller?

    I’m considering interlux VC performance epoxy for the bottom of my boat. I understand that this is a very hard coding. I’ve read some reviews and several people say not to apply by roller/brush. However spraying is not an option for me at this time as it is winter and I am working in a one and a...
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    G/Flex question on aluminum boats

    Question for you aluminum hull gurus; I’m fixing up my old Starcraft riveted boat and I’m wondering what level I should go to with the G/Flex boat repair kit I bought. It’s supposed to seal any loose, leaky rivets and seams. This is an extra step to go with the Gluvit on the inside. But I’m in...
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    Starcraft Factory Paint type?

    Does anyone know what Starcraft used in their production in the 70’s and 80’s? Surely they were a one coat system for both topside and bottom? Or would they actually have put a anti-fouling paint on the bottom? In an automated production sense, I’d assume they would have done a Chem wash...
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    Anyone have a Super Sport with a ski locker?

    I’m getting close to putting floors back in to my SS. Does anyone here have a 16 or 18’ one with a ski locker? I’m contemplating adding a rod locker that has pvc pipe tubes running under the floor (to the bow) My questions are for those who have ski lockers or who have built rod lockers in...
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    Leak testing an empty aluminum hull?

    Hey guys, I’ve just finished replacing rivets on my 16’ aluminum runabout and it was suggested to me that there isn’t enough weight in the bare hull to weigh it down enough to properly leak test it before I put the floors in it. Any suggestions? I was thinking about leaving the trailer...
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    Preparing aluminum for 3M5200 and Gluvit?

    I had some minor leaks after replacing a pile of rivets. Before I put the floor in. I need to redo the the caulking at the bow (using 3m5200) and apply Gluvit to the ribs and perimeter rivets at the chine. I’ve pressure washed it and now I’m ready to apply the goodies. Is there anything else I...
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    Just how much bigger is a 22 foot super sport versus a 16 foot?

    OK yes I can do the math. I realize they are 6 feet longer, but how about the draft, beam and gunnel height? Would a 22 footer be too big for small lakes? Would they be that much better on bigger rougher water? I have a 16 foot super sport. The gunnels come to my lower thigh which doesn’t give...
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    1986 60 hp Johnson vapour lock?

    I recently freshened up a 60 hp Evinrude for my brother. Three cylinder 1986 model. A few times lately it has refused to start. In both cases it took removing the spark plug to check for spark while cranking that actually caused the motor to fire. In both cases the motor would not fire cough or...
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    Solar panels to charge or to run a Noco dual bank charger?

    I might have an opportunity to keep my boat in a slip next year. I’m not sure if I will get a slip with shore power, so wondering if I could charge one or two group 27’s with a solar panel installed over the splashwell. (16’ Starcraft supersport) If so, would I charge directly as opposed to...
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