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    Bow/Docking lights on a StarCraft?

    Did you ever install the docking lights? I'm about to install mine, curious if there are any words of caution?
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    Back on the Trailer. Lower Unit came with a Land and Sea Low Water Pick-up. I highjacked the Silver Paint, looks sporty. launched! Underway, Easily doing 42mph... I have a few cosmetic things to do, like the Transom Cap, but otherwise ready for the summer... Total Man-Hours, about 400, 50...
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    Rear Corner Trim Fabrication with a test piece of 5052 that will eventually be the Transom Cap. 2 Fuel Tank Fillers in the distance. Rear Deck and Hatches carpeted and installed. Outboard Motor mounted. New Mercury Decals from OutboardDecals. A view of the Lifetime Cooler, nearly hidden from...
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    SplashWell Frame fabricated from the old Transom Wood and a Inner Skin from .062 5052 Sheet Aluminum, same material as the Stringers were made from. Later painted & carpeted. A close up of the "joint" that is loadcarrying. The edge of 3/4" AB Casting Deck Floor is reinforced with a 3/4 x 3/4...
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    Early January, Transom cut. Blue tape is the normal-high waterline. Also the boat is lazer-leveled on Jackstands, the lazer-level is standing on a about a 1 foot tall 4x4 between the consoles. This was referenced many times during the casting deck build, which plotted all of the Floor Support...
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    I wanted underfloor rod storage so i came up with this. 1.5" plastic pipe, cut into 5' lengths. I used a small sheet of 1/4" PVC and chopped PVC Pipe Couplings into 1/2" widths, Router'd the "rings" beforehand and then glued it all together with PVC Pipe Adhesive. A wide angle view of the Rod...
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    Bilge Pump Tower, i have about 6" between the Main Fuel Tank and the Transom so stacking them was a great solution, lower pump is my primary pump, upper is the secondary pump, both on floats. Primary illuminates a LED light on the dash, secondary pump powers a low pitch horn, important because...
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    Thank you classiccat for the welcome. Mid December, Stringers Cut and Old Transom Wood removed. 3rd week of December, New Stringers & Cooler Floor Structure fabricated and test-fitted. Moving the Stringers outboard of center 2" per side required approx 1" shorter height to keep floor height the...
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    Been hanging onto this 50gal Fuel Tank for a while. Progress pictures of the Motor, Motor removed & mocking up the fuel tank & beer cooler, the casting deck floor will be about 16" above the lower floor. Later with the floor boards removed, stern deck skin and structure removed. Some disassembly...
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    I have big plans for the winter. I built a cradle for the boat so that i can get it in my garage. Anegado, spanish for "Water-Logged" in the garage. A view of the back half. I am pulling the inboard, building a casting deck and hanging a 200hp Black Max on a rebuilt and modified transom. And...
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    Scored another Starcraft. 1976 Holiday 22 with 4.1l Mercruiser for next to nothing. Needs an axle hub rebuilt & an exhaust log. It's going to sit until the 78 Super Sport is done.
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    May 2021 Lake Powell trip.
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    As promised, the consoles redone, it's oak veneer plywood with a aluminium painted skin. That's a Helix 7 Mega DI/SI. A better look at the new seat arraignment too. Dash mounted livewell selector and custom switch panel with LED indicator lights.
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    Lazy dogs. Late October 2020 I tossed out the "Ski Seats" and installed flush mounted seat bases and pedestal seats. Captain gets the best chair...
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    Casting Deck & Livewell progressing nicely, and a little help from my First Mate. Take note on the weather beaten Teak console panels. I replaced those summer 2021 so in order to keep it chronological I am leaving those photos a secret for now. Casting Deck carpeted. See the 1" grey web straps I...
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