74 Starcraft SS16 deck (stringer) question

[FreddyFisher]

I am going to be installing "wedge" style seat bases and pedestals in my boat and am wondering about the stringer configuration.

Each pedestal base needs a 3.5" hole in the deck with 2.25" clearance below.

Obviously, my goal is to stay away from stringers with the hole saw and the mounting hardware.

Question is, where are the stringers? Do they run crosswise in the supports that are plain to see by the rivets on the outside of the hull, or are they vertical from stern to bow?

I've searched the restoration thread for answers, but can't get a firm grasp on what I'm looking at by the pics I see.

Since these are going to be some pretty large holes in the deck, I don't want to make a mistake.; Thanks in advance for your help guys (and gals?)

Fred

 

[bananaboater]

Re: 74 Starcraft SS16 deck (stringer) question

You will probably get info from folks that have the same boat. Would a stud finder help?

 

[Stratosman86]

Re: 74 Starcraft SS16 deck (stringer) question

Here is a pic of the stringers on my 71 SS16. From what I have seen on the Starcraft site the stringers are the same for many many years and models. Hope this helps.

Darren

 

[FreddyFisher]

Re: 74 Starcraft SS16 deck (stringer) question

Thanks guys.



Stratosman-Thank you for posting the pics.
So...just the two aluminum stringers running north and south? No other support for the deck running crosswise?

 

[Stratosman86]

Re: 74 Starcraft SS16 deck (stringer) question

Freddy,
Thats it only the two stringers. The center of the floor is riveted to them and the edges are riveted to the ribs running across the bottom of the hull. Takes almost 100 1 inch grip rivets to do it, I just finished mine, LOL!

Darren