1968 Starcraft Super Sport V-16

[dredog12]

Re: 1968 Starcraft Super Sport V-16

Thanks EZ i was stumped looking at it. The boat had a big metal plate on the back of the transom how should i seal it up use 5200 on all the holes i drill in the new board ? and what size wood do i get for the new one ?

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1968 Starcraft Super Sport V-16

I eliminated that plate on both of my projects. I personally don't feel it serves any purpose. Fiberglass and newer tin boats don't have it. Just something else to eventually leak. There is an often heated debate on this subject, that's just my opinion.

 

[dredog12]

Re: 1968 Starcraft Super Sport V-16

Ya I was thinking the same thing its just one more thing to leak... should I glue 2 3/4in ply together for the transom ? Or is there another way?

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1968 Starcraft Super Sport V-16

2 3/4" pieces is the standard procedure.

 

[dredog12]

Re: 1968 Starcraft Super Sport V-16

Any special glue i should use to put the boards together ? resins or epoxy ? to seal it up 5200 all the bolts ?

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1968 Starcraft Super Sport V-16

A variety of things have been used successfully for the lamination. Gorilla glue, PL Premium construction adhesive, Titebond III wood glue, and epoxy resin. I used PL on my first project and epoxy on the second. Since I was sealing the outside with epoxy on my SS, it was easiest just to use that for the lamination. Yes, 5200 on the bolts.

 

[dredog12]

Re: 1968 Starcraft Super Sport V-16

I have a 65 HP mercury that has no compression in one cylinder is it an expensive fix or what ?

 

[fshngho]

Re: 1968 Starcraft Super Sport V-16

Dre, you have what I call a mud puddle. You don't know how deep it is until you step in it.
The motor is no good as it is. You will have to start taking it apart to see what the problem is. Could be many things, rings, valves, whatever. Take the head off and check around. With the head off you can check the cylinder walls, and rings and find the reason for no compression. Then you can check out prices to fix. Take lots of pics and label everything as you remove it for future reconstuction.