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    1974 18' HOLIDAY

    This is the other boat we have/keep on Amelia Island,it for the OFFSHORE fun!
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    1974 18' HOLIDAY

    Getting there, just some trim,paint to go.
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    1974 18' HOLIDAY

    Getting there, just some trim,paint to go.
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    1974 18' HOLIDAY

    Test Splash, this puppy will fly with a 14"x17p. Had me 20 gals fuel and batt.
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    1974 18' HOLIDAY

    SHE IS THIS CLEAN INSIDE ALSO. VERY lucky find.
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    1974 18' HOLIDAY

    Got back on it this weekend, floor in all new fuel vent hoses DBL clamped and the console with new bottom machine. I think the 1/4" rivets will hold 100% better than the factory.new steering and wheel.
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    1974 18' HOLIDAY

    transom looking forward.
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    1974 18' HOLIDAY

    I did notice bow eye is under the front roller?
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    1974 18' HOLIDAY

    My Backup Helper.
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    1974 18' HOLIDAY

    The cracks are 1/4" bow to stern if that long,but in these pics you can see the gaps between the end of the ribs and the hull matl,I took pick from inside and outside fo starboard side, the port side is fine and flat?
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    1974 18' HOLIDAY

    listen to waterman when he gives advice.
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    1974 18' HOLIDAY

    This is what I used in the paint.it worked a lot better than sand I used on my other starcrafts in the past.
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    1974 18' HOLIDAY

    Went to the ramp for the FIRST leak test and failed Big Time,10 rib ends were leaking,I would not see the cracks with my OLD eyes but I kept in in for awhile to make sure I found them all.very small cracks but that's a big issue to me.looks like IM GOING HERE!!! see pic.
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    1974 18' HOLIDAY

    console is finally done,I could have bought 2 new ones if I was paid 5 dollars an hr for labor on this.
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    1974 18' HOLIDAY

    WM, yes 1/4" dia. much better shear and tensile strength and the standard head dia is big enough for me not to worry, I will be looking at them all the time because im not the carpet kinda guy.
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