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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Thanks, never considered gorilla glue. I have some on hand and will try on some scraps
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    That’s what I thought you’d say. Stuff is expensive and cash is tight right now, but if that’s the best…not much sticks to vinyl
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Anyone know what kind of caulking sticks to nautolex? I want to put some small beads under the aluminum hatch frames. I know I can’t keep the hatches 100% watertight, I’m just trying to keep water away from where the screws go through the nautolex and into the plywood below
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Thanks, yes, I am doing the OTF preservative (old timers formula) and spar varnish on the underside. Full bedding of nautolex glue on top. I also smear 5200 along the cut end of the ply, especially if there are any voids exposed. After such a long, multi-mothballed project, I really want...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Hey guys, starting to plan the hatch lids for the front section and rod locker. Budget is tight, I’m using nautolex clad plywood opposed to formed aluminum for the lids. The opening in the bench will have an aluminum perimeter frame that is screwed down. (See pic). These hatches will not be...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Thanks, I hope it wasn’t a dumb idea. I have one front and back. This boat sits more level with the front troller, 2 batts and an anchor up front. Because the hull can hold a lot of water in the front with heavy rains or a swamping, I wanted to pump water from wherever it collects in unpredicted...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Ok so the stainless wheel gets the final nod! Spent some time working on the front bow bench. I didn’t like the too-small sized aluminum upstand support I made, so while I’m waiting to make another, I cobbled one up in scrap plywood in order to do a mock up. The top panels have been made to...
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    68 Offshore restoration

    Looking amazing!!
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    68 Offshore restoration

    What are you using for a TIG welder? brand, model. using AC high freq., right? All Material has to be super clean, filler rod included. Stainless brush for cleaning. How many amps & what size tungsten? Using pure argon?
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Thanks guys, going with the stainless wheel. Anyone do something different with the side panels? I’m about to start mine. I don’t like the unfinished area under the helm. I understand why they stop short, and are mitred on a slight angle (to avoid at curve of the bow). I’d like to close this...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Imagine it’s nicer on the bare hands if you’re out in October's unpredictable weather (at least in my region)
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Finally got some time to pick away at this project again. Still struggling from ongoing health setbacks, but trucking through it. The positive of it is that it has afforded me time to play in the shop, a luxury I haven had for some time. I finished building and cladding the helm fronts and...
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    198x SS-150 rebuild

    That’s a sharp blue. I liked the light blue too but this is richer looking. Going to be a beautiful boat
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    198x SS-150 rebuild

    Looking great!!
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    Ultrasonic cleaners?

    I’m only going to use for carb cleaning
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/oojplj657fv7b7bsdg69x/IMG_4745.HEIC?rlkey=9mt0su94ee1x6bkm3vmzo31gv&dl=0 Backboards. The originals were plain white vinyl. They looked like arse. So these will be the blue. Nautolex also. I don’t like the way the originals rotted out at the floor. Double wrapping...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Not sure if that link works… getting ready to clad the dash section with nautolex. I chose the classic blue because it was pretty close to the original. I like the retro. Not sure I like the pleated white I picked up for the side panels, but we’ll see what it looks like. I didn’t want to be all...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/hkazk28of08bnhycinx24/IMG_4744.HEIC?rlkey=5clp7jbpelemgnlpv7uhvv1y5&dl=0
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Oh you caught me in my other boat!! Is this photo thing looking permanent? I’m getting older but still working 44 a week, and also trying to wrap up many projects. If I don’t have to go to another site and learn that one that would be better however, if this is a permanent deal, I guess I’ll...
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    Ultrasonic cleaners?

    Thanks I used a pinesol soak last time, but no ultrasonic cleaner
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