1984 Mariner

[scstar]

I bought a 1984 Mariner center console a few months ago.

The motor was shot so I re-powered with a 2004 90 hp Johnson that a friend took off a pontoon boat.

Its going to need a new floor soon there are a couple soft spots.

My plan is to use it thru the winter and spring (stripers mostly) to get an idea what I want, and then do a rebuild.

I'll get some pictures posted as soon as figure out how to do that.

I'm installing a sonar this weekend and plan to hit Hartwell next week.

My plan is to use it thru the winter (Stripers mostly) to get an idea what I want, and then do a rebuild in the spring

I'm trying to get some ideas for the rebuild, any suggestions/tips.

 

[Bwana Don]

Re: 1984 Mariner

Welcome to the restoration center of Iboats. Check at the top of section, there are a bunch of restorations taking place you can check out. There are also brochures for your reference "stickied" at top of the Starcraft forum.
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=494143
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=349830

Mariners are great fishing machines. I can't wait to see you start on yours. We like pictures and details. How long, what outboard or inboard....lay it on us. We love to talk about our boats, and yours. Oh yea we like pictures too, and pictures also. Yea pictures, we really like them.

 

[scstar]

Re: 1984 Mariner

Thanks Bwana Don for the nice comments.

I discovered a problem today installing the sonar. It looks like somebody installed new decking on top of the old.
Found some pretty serious rotten wood right at the transom, but luckily it looks like the transom is still in good shape.
Looks like I might need to do the floor replacement sooner than later.
Heard you guys liked pictures so here are a few.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1984 Mariner

Welcome to the forum scstar. Great hull you've got there and that newer Johnson is sweet. Your rot issues are certainly nothing out of the ordinary and can be easily dealt with. You probably have poured foam under there though that will need to be tackled.

 

[scstar]

Re: 1984 Mariner

Thanks ezmobee

My buddy repowered his pontoon with a 4 cycle cause his wife didn't like the 2 cycle smell.
Motor is barely broken in has about 60 hours on it.
Need to get the boat to match the motor now.

 

[zigzag]

Re: 1984 Mariner

great looking boat! if you get a chance could you take a few more pics of your splashwell area? looks like its sort of shallow... does it run from side to side? i might want to try and replicate yours..

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1984 Mariner

Welcome to the Starmada, scstar. Not a bad looking Mariner. The guys here will help you out if you need help. Almost everyone has done decks and transoms.

Are you from GA or SC, based on the fishing Hartwell next week? We're building up a pretty good sized S.E US Starcraft flotilla. Glad to have another one down here.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1984 Mariner

That right there is a fishin machine - brand new Johnson to boot! Nice

 

[scstar]

Re: 1984 Mariner

Thanks for the nice comments
I am really excited about getting it in the water.
GaBoater - I guess I should update my profile - currently in SC, but my folks live on the lake in Hartwell, GA.
Stripers have been schooling pretty good for the last few weeks since the lake turned over. Hopefully the weather won't get too cold too soon.
I posted more pictures of the splashwell for zigzag.
I really like the small well - makes it bigger on the inside.

 

[zigzag]

Re: 1984 Mariner

thanks scstar! i really like the looks of that... im trying to get my splashwell to be as small as possible.

 

[64osby]

Re: 1984 Mariner

scstar - Great looking Mariner, That thing should fly with a 90 on it. We have a 21' Mariner with a 90 and it does 39mph.


I saw 3 of the 18' while on vacation last summer. Nice all purpose boat.


I like your Captains chair, How tall is it to the seat. I picked up one like it used and I'm hoping Santa gets me some marine vinyl for C-mas. Mine is 18 at the seat and was thinking of raising it up to make it more of a leaning seat, maybe 25" or even a little higher.


Nice to see another Mariner here and good luck on the refit when you get to it.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1984 Mariner

We have a 21' Mariner with a 90 and it does 39mph.

I call shenanigans

 

[64osby]

Re: 1984 Mariner

I call shenanigans

No your boots aren't getting dirty. I have 2 fishfinders and a hand held Lowerance GPS, they all read between 38.5 & 39.5. My son and I and a half tank of gas, smooth water. We have done it three different times.

Edit added link for realism, on this day I had 2 kids on board.

 

[scstar]

Re: 1984 Mariner

Hi 65osby

I love the Mariners, my Dad had one when I was a kid, and I think that's where the Starcraft bug comes from.

The seat is 13" to the top of the metal box, and 16.5" to the top of the cushion.

I never checked the speed, but it seems like it's in the mid to high 30's at full throttle.
Just put a GPS on it so I will check it next time I go out.

Making plans for the rebuild in the spring
Here's my breakdown of the steps. Trying to plan it out so there it's not off the water too long.

Starcraft Rebuild

Remove motor Motor Stand + rent engine hoist
Remove console & seat
Remove misc hardware
Remove misc wiring & plumbing
Tear out flooring
Tear out foam
Pressure wash Borrow pressure washer
Fix obvious leaks ???
Leak test
Fix Leaks / Rivets Rivets
Apply gluvit sealant Gluvit
Recondition Console Polyurethane, ??
Sand & Prep
Prime (if needed) Primer
Paint Hull & Console Paint
Install fuel tank Fuel Tank, Hose & Fittings
Install plumbing (bait box & bilge)
Install new foam Foam, Noodles
Cut new decking 3/4? Plywood
Epoxy coat decking Epoxy
Install decking Screws
Install console Screws
Rewire console Fuse box, wire, connectors, etc
Install new windshield Windshield
Install Motor & controls Rent hoist
Install misc hardware