Search results

  1. poorboy1990

    1981 Starcraft Super Sport 180. My first project

    Well its been a couple of weeks and life has gotten in the way of boat work. I finally got the transom out, got the boat flipped, and found that some of the rivets were popping off. Just a few at the moment but I suspect more will soon do the same. Looks like I will be learning how to do rivets...
  2. poorboy1990

    1981 Starcraft Super Sport 180. My first project

    This weeks update. I have gotten some work done on the Force: Got the LU drained. Removed the LU to check out the water impeller. Just what I figured I would find. The impeller was worn out. Replaced it with a new one and remounted the LU. Got the motor washed off and all the dirt, oil, mouse...
  3. poorboy1990

    1986 Force 85HP Main Cover Seal

    I am asking a stupid question. I was wondering what I can use to replace the broken seal under the main engine cover?
  4. poorboy1990

    1981 Starcraft Super Sport 180. My first project

    For this weeks update: I got the motor on a stand and was working on it. Lifted the cover and found a large mouse nest. Tested compression: all three tested at 140psi. Got looking at the wiring and noticed the mice chewed a few of the wires. Found the plate having the serial and model number of...
  5. poorboy1990

    1981 Starcraft Super Sport 180. My first project

    Not a good sign from the transom. When I took the aluminum top off the transom I was swarmed by a thousand ants. What is good to use for the wood of a transom when marine plywood is not available? Mine measured 1 5/8 inches thick.
  6. poorboy1990

    1981 Starcraft Super Sport 180. My first project

    Other than a few old mounting holes in the transom, the rest of the hull seems to be in great shape. A few small dings and dents. No leaks that I have found yet.
  7. poorboy1990

    1981 Starcraft Super Sport 180. My first project

    Just bought my first project boat. It is a 1981 Starcraft Super Sport 160. Now time to restore on a budget. I just bought it on May 3rd.
Top