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  1. 1978stabler

    Post a pic of your starcraft!

    Was a fantastic year for the NW region, crazy numbers for the Columbia river
  2. 1978stabler

    Post a pic of your starcraft!

    Heres mine about a year in, all fixed and painted headn out for salmon this past fall
  3. 1978stabler

    Post a pic of your starcraft!

    Headn out for springers, hope the sealions left me a couple!
  4. 1978stabler

    1972 18 FT Starcraft SS

    well 90% done..... had the electrical all re wired front to back and put in a two phase battery set up, one for the motor, the other to run accessories. also installed a fuse block and kill switch .... new nav lights, front and rear, actually found the exact same one (repop im sure) for the...
  5. 1978stabler

    Need info on Starcraft SS 18 emblem for dash

    does anyone know where i might find a good condition emblem for my 72 starcraft ss 18' for the left console...... any info would be greatly appreciated.
  6. 1978stabler

    1972 18 FT Starcraft SS

    Added a bimini top to Ol"blue (neighbors nickname) as it has gotten very toasty in PDX lately
  7. 1978stabler

    1972 18 FT Starcraft SS

    well been a few since last post, pics of boat the water and some cosmetic changes to the bow area..... carpeted and framed out the seating area, also sanded down the rust along the molded area up top, then painted which the kid said was a good and cheap decision. runs like a top floats without...
  8. 1978stabler

    1972 18 FT Starcraft SS

    Well it floats! Not a drop of moisture in the bottom! Not registered for this year yet so took her for a spin real quick for about 3 minutes half throttle. Working really good no hiccups! More pics to come....
  9. 1978stabler

    1972 18 FT Starcraft SS

    Yeah i ended up recessing the gunnel board an inch by 10 inches but also cut molding so it really looks like it was done back when.... Also, had motor tuned and 3 carbs cleaned up, lowest one was all messed up, runs like a top now! Taking her next weekend to float down at the dock to see how...
  10. 1978stabler

    1972 18 FT Starcraft SS

    new paint scheme....cont.... (boat moved for sunlight pic)
  11. 1978stabler

    1972 18 FT Starcraft SS

    well as I have stated, moving pretty quickly! I installed these seats and pedestals for comfort (WAY COMFY) and did some painting to subdue the sky blue/baby blue paint scheme.... Also stated previously this is not a restoration to former glory per se, but upgraded and over engineered to my...
  12. 1978stabler

    1972 18 FT Starcraft SS

    I love the position of where the control is mounted, but the bracket is fabricated ( loose term) and it(the cut of it)is crooked but the controls are mounted perfectly square. i think i will just lop off the mounting bracket and square it up .... still all just a lot to process yet....
  13. 1978stabler

    1972 18 FT Starcraft SS

    all original trim pieces, 51 yrs new... even the boards were original as well. The controls were replaced at some point and the person who mounted them had really small hands or special tools because I, in no way, cannot get my hands in behind the plate to keep nut from spinning so I can unbolt...
  14. 1978stabler

    1972 18 FT Starcraft SS

    well one of two is installed, I didnt account for the 1/4 rise(3/4 inch plywood install) of the floor making a difference with the starboard board. My throttle controls are in the way now, so either i notch the board or raise the controls..... the bolts are so friggn hard to get to tho...
  15. 1978stabler

    1972 18 FT Starcraft SS

    well a gallon of coat it, few dozen rivets, first coat of paint and we are well on the way back to glory...... making pretty good headway.... cutting new boards for the gunnel storage area, which should be finished soon
  16. 1978stabler

    1972 18 FT Starcraft SS

    Actually the foam I salvaged from the tear down, most of it was in pretty good shape surprisingly.... Just need a few pieces to tie in. Purchased some really long rivets(1-1/4 inch) and some fender washers to spread out tightening down the floor to the 1/8 inch strap. All in all, very pleased w...
  17. 1978stabler

    1972 18 FT Starcraft SS

    first board back in the hull, waiting for my extra long rivets to arrive to fasten wood to my 1/8 inch thick crossmember (replaced waffer thin factory one) old one toast.... good plywood is no joke, CASH was king bought some double sanded waterproof glue B grade from a lumber yard in WA for 25...
  18. 1978stabler

    Post a pic of your starcraft!

    Yep i'd say so, four years ago i offered couple grand for it and he said " you dont want that ol' thing" ... Very nice surprise on my part! Very gracious!
  19. 1978stabler

    1972 18 FT Starcraft SS

    and yes will cover entire hull with it ...no stone unturned:)
  20. 1978stabler

    1972 18 FT Starcraft SS

    I actually bought some Coat It because its way more reasonably priced so waiting for shipping to get moving and send it out west..... was on sale for a gallon @ 49.99... at JB Tools( better than 166 bucks), I have a lot of hull problems so fluxed and braized minor problems w Map Gas turned out well
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