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    68 Offshore restoration

    I would set the Amp,s higher than recommended by the manufacturer for the thickness then use the pedal to control the heat. Hotter first then very little when finishing. I always end with an extra dime on top to prevent the crater you can get at the end.
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    68 Offshore restoration

    Forgot to ask if you tig has a pulse settings. Can help when you are learning
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    68 Offshore restoration

    Keep using proper tig filler rods and make sure they are clean too. Can wipe them with Scotch Brite and clean rag. Try to keep the filler rod near enough the welding arc to not melt but still get shielding gas coverage in between dabs. Should have better luck with your larger tungsten...
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    68 Offshore restoration

    The ball on the tungsten is fine and some prefer it. Aluminum can corroded kind of like Swiss cheese where the surface looks clean and then dark soot appears after you arc it. Keep cleaning, dirty aluminum doesn't weld easy. Try the same gauge but new material because welding holes in...
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    68 Offshore restoration

    Not sure if you're practicing with old/corroded aluminum but it would be best to start with new/clean. When you hit corrosion with the arc dark soot appears and it needs cleaned again, each time. Do you have mig or spool gun experience? What did you set the gas flow at?
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    1974 Starcraft 21’ Holiday

    My break is only 2ft but I have a friend in a huge machine/fab shop with at least a 10ft break. He helped me with my custom windshield too.
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    1974 Starcraft 21’ Holiday

    I did a similar chine reinforcement with 1/8" but more like 8ft long. I made a removable plate to hold two bilge pumps with Pic in my thread
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    Starcraft Holiday 18 make over

    Easy, just remove everything that holds it down and used it for the pattern. 5052 .100" if memory serves. Original was probably. 062". Also it's over 4' wide so had to find larger sheet.
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    I prefer the no feedback helm units. Also not impressed with the xtreme systems number of turns from lock to lock. The cable has very little free play but docking can give your arms a work out. Look for a helm with the newer quick connect where the cable attaches.
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    Starcraft Holiday 18 make over

    It's a 22ft v5. It's sadly still waiting.
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    Starcraft Holiday 18 make over

    Thank you for the compliment. I started this thread in hopes that someone could get some ideas and inspiration for their own build.
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    1963 Montgomery Ward Sea King / Starcraft Starchief

    Nice to have little helpers. My son helped with everything he could. Now we are having some fun catching some little fish
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Use the dual wall/ adhesive lined shrink tube and the y joints will seal fine
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    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    That looks like the factory reinforced the hull.
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    198x SS-150 rebuild

    Neither have I because it is free. Like I said the government is more interested in collecting tax. I have definitely paid tax on boats though
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    1978 Starcraft Supersport 16' OB Restoration

    To bend thin aluminum to a gentle curve just put some pieces of wood on the floor and step on in until it fits. That hull corrosion looks bad in the pic. A patch with 5200 and solid rivets is a good repair in the right situation.
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    1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration

    Such a shame terrible news 😞
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    1978 SS 16 restoration

    1 Start by putting the seat in the best spot. 2 get some cardboard , knife and tape/glue 3 start building 4 optional liquid beverages
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    2022 Starcraft Splash of the Year Champion!!

    Congratulations Anyone who removes a bow section and gets it back together deserves a reward
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    1978 SS 16 restoration

    It doesn't sound comfortable to drive like that. I'm 6'3" and I can get my legs under the last 3 boats consoles I rebuild. The smallest is my kids 14' Take your time to get the ergonomics right and it will make every drive better
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