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    My first boat - 1982 Starcraft SS160 rebuild

    Sorry Glen, didn't see your post until now. The length is 36". Here is the profile - sorry about the size. I finally got the masking done tonight and tried to prime some of the interior but the damn bugs are attracted to the paint. I will have to try in the morning before my shop gets too...
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    My first boat - 1982 Starcraft SS160 rebuild

    Re: My first boat - 1982 Starcraft SS160 rebuild Here are the pics of how the tubes turned out using only a ball peen hammer...
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    My first boat - 1982 Starcraft SS160 rebuild

    Re: My first boat - 1982 Starcraft SS160 rebuild Made some progress today. Splashwell reassembled, knee brace welded and reinstalled, and a dozen or so rivets at the rear that I could reach replaced with solid rivets. The remaining holes in the bottom will get closed pop rivets until the...
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    My first boat - 1982 Starcraft SS160 rebuild

    Re: My first boat - 1982 Starcraft SS160 rebuild So this is my garage as of yesterday...
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    My first boat - 1982 Starcraft SS160 rebuild

    Re: My first boat - 1982 Starcraft SS160 rebuild Got the new transom glued together today. Test fit looks good. I decided when I cut the two halves to lay them at an angle so that when glued together it should give a bit more rigidity by changing the grain direction a 22.5 deg either way for...
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    My first boat - 1982 Starcraft SS160 rebuild

    Re: My first boat - 1982 Starcraft SS160 rebuild So here is what we found yesterday... Missing Rivets Broken Flange Other side Top cap removed - wood isn't in too bad shape but will be replaced soon When replacing transom with a one piece do you need to trim the aluminum under the caps...
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    My first boat - 1982 Starcraft SS160 rebuild

    Re: My first boat - 1982 Starcraft SS160 rebuild So i finally got a chance to get to the garage for a couple hours tonight with the help of my shipmates... Got the damaged piece removed for fabrication... Inspected the transom while I have access. To me it doesn't look that bad but I am...
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    My first boat - 1982 Starcraft SS160 rebuild

    Thought I would start a thread on my redo before I get into it. I have a bad habit of getting too anxious to tear something apart and realize I didn't get any before pics, so I went out tonight and took a bunch. Hopefully I can find some time to tear some of the interior out before winter hits...
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    18.5' Starcraft on Kijiji

    Just found this... http://saskatoon.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-boats-watercraft-powerboats-motorboats-18-5-Starcraft-140-hp-OMC-w-Trailer-For-Auction-W0QQAdIdZ418655099
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    Post a pic of your starcraft!

    Re: Post a pic of your starcraft! So here are a few pics of my new project. It is a 1982 SS160. Other than a few electrical issues on the first couple runs I am very happy with it's performance. Hopefully new carpet and upholstery this winter and possibly some paint. I have found some very...
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