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    198x SS-150 rebuild

    Small update for today. I spent some time messing around with straps to pull the sides together but I didn't like how much I had to tighten them to get the windshield lined up, when I released the straps the whole hull sprang back so that seemed like too much tension to me. After staring at it...
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    16’ supersport restoration questions

    I had decent results with that floor sealing formulas (also known as the WoodOnGlass Old Timers Formula), once the OTF stops absorbing don't forget to top it with 2-3 coats of straight spar varnish. I found Lepage contact cement worked well enough to hold my vinyl onto the floor, and I will be...
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    198x SS-150 rebuild

    I have to work tomorrow night, but I'll try throwing a strap on there on Wed or Thurs and see if that helps.
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    198x SS-150 rebuild

    So I got back on it today for a bit and decided to try and align the windshield so I can permanently mount the consoles and start on the bow seat framing. When I placed the windshield on using the original bolt holes the centre panel was almost 2” away from where it should hit the driver side...
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    boat foam?

    I wouldn't advise running wiring under the floor unless it was on top of the foam and directly under the floor, seems like it would be a pain to get at if anything needed fixing, you would have to take up the whole floor. I wrapped my floor in separate sections to make it easier to pull up if...
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    boat foam?

    I was able to fit between 4-5 2" pieces in between each set of ribs, and I left at least one of the centre pieces slightly smaller so they would be raised off the bottom, they are just held up by being glued with PL Premium to the other pieces in that section, that helps water from the sides run...
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    boat foam?

    My pleasure! I actually just installed the foam in my SS-150 rebuild, I chose to cut the triangles. Here's a photo for reference:
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    1973 starcraft ss restore in progress

    I think pic and vid posting isn't working across the site right now, I get a warning at the top of the page when I log in
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    boat foam?

    Not really, just cut it to fit and place it in the bottom. Some people go through the extra effort of cutting tons of little triangles to maximize the amount they can fit, others just lay it flat the long way. Although there is a wealth of knowledge on SS-16 rebuilds from the fine folks in this...
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    198x SS-150 rebuild

    Had a good week visiting family, and got back home on the 30th, so I still had 6 days to make some progress before I went back to work this past Thursday. I started with installing two braces at the rear to tie the transom and sides together. I saw this in some photos of another model boat...
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    198x SS-150 rebuild

    Currently on vacation visiting family, but I'll still have a week off work when I return, so the foam and floor will be installed, I will be painting the underside of the consoles and then attaching them, and I'll start on the framing for the storage boxes in the rear.
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Beautiful job, I love the colour!
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    198x SS-150 rebuild

    After most of a year away from this project the slowest Starcraft resto ever attempted is back underway! I did manage to complete the floor last Sep before I packed up for winter (more on floor below), but spring this year was horribly cold and wet, and also I was busy getting ready for my...
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    198x SS-150 rebuild

    After 48 hours the boards were just damp, so I figured that was enough OTF for the bottom. I flipped them all over and put on 2 coats of OTF on the top. Hopefully that will be enough for that side too and I can start with the straight spar varnish tomorrow. I need to pick up a few more paint...
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    1973 StarCraft SS 16 Restore

    That boat's in great shape, even the cushions and seats! It looks like there's some cracking on the knee brace wings that bolt to the transom. Some weld that and others, including me, just cut off the originals and bolt or rivet on some new ones out of angle aluminum. You can see my effort...
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