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    1975 StarCraft Holiday 18 Johnson 85 o/b

    Thanx for all the input, Starmada. This site, and its members, are great. So just to put some product info out there...Skid-No-More is a one part, acrylic latex base with ground rubber added. Its made by Evercoat, from their marine line. From what ive read, the formulation is more like deck...
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    1975 StarCraft Holiday 18 Johnson 85 o/b

    So its been a while since my last post. Between work, kids and bad weather, there has not been much to report. Weather is a big one. I have a metal pole-barn thats bigger than my house, but the boat cant make a tight turn in between the mother-in-law and a retaining wall. So until I get her...
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    Dual Bilge Pump Plumbing

    Im replacing the old, nearly useless, bilge pump in my '75 Starcraft Holiday. Think Im going to pick up a Johnson Ultima Combo, 1000GPH. When I bought the boat, the PO threw in a little Attwood 500GPH cartridge bilge pump, in the box, new (thanx for small favors;):D). I was considering...
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    Blower Fan?

    So Im re-doing the electrical on a new (new to me at least) starcraft aluminum o/b. Ive got my plan figured out and most of my supplies. But I would like to get some opinions on blower fans. I understand the need for them with i/o's, but my boat is an o/b with plenty of passive ventilation in...
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    1975 StarCraft Holiday 18 Johnson 85 o/b

    Like it often does, life got busy. Between work and the kids, not much completed on the boat. But I have been amassing the supplies I will need for the re-wiring job. Got my new lights, horn, house battery and most of my wire and and connectors. Ordered Bluesea four position battery switch...
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    Tinned wire complete trailer light kit

    Anyone know who makes a complete light kit with tail lights, side lights, liscence illuminator, tinned wire harness, heat shrink connectors and all stainless hardware. I'm sure its out there but I haven't found it yet...
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    Bluesea vs Seadog

    Got a chance to check out some Bluesea and some seadog switch panels first hand. Obviosly the Bluesea is a superior product. Heres the question... Is the the Bluesea worth the extra $100? If i use some dielectric grease and heat shrink on the connections, would the seadog be comparable, or at...
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    1975 StarCraft Holiday 18 Johnson 85 o/b

    Also, ive got this hole in the bow were i removed the base of some long lost accessory. I made an aluminum patch with i had planned on sealing with marine silicone and riveting it on from the underside. then i was going to fill the hole with marine epoxy from the top and sand it down flush...
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    1975 StarCraft Holiday 18 Johnson 85 o/b

    Thanx for the tips, CC. Never thought of sticking the horn under the bow, but thats definitely were its going now. Well, after much anticipation, her she is...the Nookie Getter!! Trying out the new bow rails View from my kitchen window, doing dishes is so much better now:laugh:
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    1975 StarCraft Holiday 18 Johnson 85 o/b

    Hello Iboats!! Just picked up my first boat, '75 Holiday 18! before I get started, I just want to thank everyone who has made this forum such an amazing resource. Re-building these boats is a huge expenditure of effort and time (not to mention $$), and then you iboats guys go the distence...
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