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  1. Moserkr

    Re-powering a 1978 21' Starcraft Mariner - Engine Help!

    Hey Reno, Im not far from where you're at, fairly close to tahoe. They are definitely strict with boats on the lake, especially when you have to pay them to inspect it! I have a 16' starcraft that I restored. The new motor is a 75hp mercury and it weighs 357lbs. The original motor was a...
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    1982 starcraft v220 mariner v5 potential rebuild

    Welcome @Crabeye !! Im just east of you in the sierras and Im familiar with the waters out on our coast. Havent taken my boat out there yet as its a bit smaller than yours, but Ive surfed all over and kayak fish for rockfish and lingcod. Similar to your issues, I had rivets just losing...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Just a random thought @SHSU about grease and wd40. Ive been putting synthetic gun oil on everything possible lately, so if wd40 works, Id bet the syn gun oil would be even better. Clean it out with wd40 still, but worth a shot. Doesnt gunk up from gun powder, works in all weather conditions...
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    68 Offshore restoration

    Thats a pretty cool use for that material. Will be interested to see how it works out. My kayak is made with hdpe, and the newer formulas can pretty much be reused indefinitely. I fixed a hole in my kayak by "welding" it with melted hdpe plastic, sanded smooth, and shined it back up with...
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    I'm back with a 1994 Islander 221V!

    From my experience, citrus stripped worked better than the other stuff I used. Still, yes, cover and wait. If you have gluvit or coat-it to remove, I found that no paint stripper will work. It has to be sanded to remove. Plastic would protect the trailer from the "paint removers" since they...
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    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Definitely getting 2-foot-itis seeing that MC! My only complaint with my 160ss is exactly that haha. The width especially. A 150 on the MC will be a blast. Cant wait to see what you have in store for it.
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    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    The width on the MC is amazing!! I would not mind having a boat that big haha. Too bad you will part with the king fisher, its really well done, but I understand. Congrats on the new boat!
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    Boating with small children ( Toddlers ) Best Life Vest.

    https://a.co/d/g0EEBUY This is the one we use for my youngest who is now almost 2yo. Easy to get into, and comfortable. Does well keeping her on her back. She was just under a year old when we first took her out. Edit: Bring lots of snacks and a good blanket for mom/baby. Just cruising...
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    Smoker Craft restoration

    Nice boat! I mainly hangout in the starcraft area with other tin-heads. Lots of good transferable builds over there to look at. Im not a fan of marine carpet, thats for sure. A popular vinyl flooring is nautolex. I chose to do zero vinyl/carpet as well, and used hydroturf (or the online...
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    leaking riveted starcraft ('82 MR180)

    Sounds right. The strakes aren't watertight like the hull. They have weep holes to drain so water doesnt freeze and expand inside them.
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    1976 22' SUS O/B "Hydration Break"

    Looking great DW! Its snowing here so im jealous of the green grass haha. I believe the wood is mahogany. I wish I had used just oil on mine. Or old timers formula which is basically just oil. Yours in great shape so definitely clean it up and show it off! I used helmsmans spar on mine...
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    '66 Starcraft Sunchief. I'm going to give it a shot.

    Good looking starcraft! Check the label on the gluvit can, but Im guessing 50's for application. You have a good plan and a nice platform to work with. Boat looks clean.
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    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    You are correct. In the ad it says dual helm controls.
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    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    22 Feet Cuddy Cabin Aluminum Boat https://medford.craigslist.org/bod/7722961659.html So clean looking I had to dig for this old threat to post it.
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    To build or restore help me please

    Trash the boat, sell the trailer for $300. If you made money, buy an aluminum boat for fishing. Tiny boat nation has some cool ideas for making tin boats into bass boats. Would still cost less and be easier than rebuilding that heavy glass boat. May even be able to reuse that old motor you...
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    New Journey

    Man that boats looking good. Clean and professional.
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    leaking riveted starcraft ('82 MR180)

    Just a thought. 5 or 6 rivets that are "fixed" with blinds would not cause that big of a leak. That amount of water reminds me of when I had a rivet completely missing and it filled my boat to the floorboards in less than 2 hours. I say "fixed" because you already know the blinds are a...
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    1995 STARCRAFT ISLANDER 191V ADVICE / PRICE

    Looked at the 2 cheaper boats you shared. Both look nice from the pics. Replacing seats is easy. Fixing rivets isnt the end of the world either.
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    1995 STARCRAFT ISLANDER 191V ADVICE / PRICE

    As far as insurance goes, I have a stated value policy on my 1979 boat through Progressive. If they deem it totaled, I get $20k and thats it, no arguing. So that parts not a worry. Fixing rivets, floors, and a door isnt hard if you're handy. A dent along the keel would concern me for popped...
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    I'm back with a 1994 Islander 221V!

    Im the buy once cry once and do it right the first time type. I believe the wood under the engine is for support. As for the block, Id just bite the bullet and get a donor from a glasser. The risk of being stranded on the water or worse, makes it an easy choice in my book. Safety over saving...
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