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    Champion Boats - restoration

    Does anyone know how the floors and stringers in a 1986 champion bass boat are constructed - is it wood? I am looking at a 1986 - the floors appear solid but I would like any firsthand experience.
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    Wiring question for an aluminum hull

    I have a 81 starcraft, I am rewiring the lights, trolling motor, and other stuff. I am not sure about GROUNDING the hull to the battery? Is this something you should do or stay away from? So far everything is wired using two strand wire and does not use the hull for any grounding. Thanks...
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    Wiring my boat - best methods available?

    I am rewiring my boat - what type of ends for the wires can produce a strong watertight seal and also not come loose? Any ideas or vendors to look at?
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    Bilge pump for my boat?

    I forgot to put my boat plug in today - I guess at 6am I am forgetful. At any rate I got the boat pulled back out and dried out quickly. I have decided that I want to buy a bilge pump, but I am at a loss as to what I need. I have a 1981 16 foot starcraft aluminum boat. Any recomendations...
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    ski locker recomendations

    I have a boat I am working on - 16 foot starcraft SS - I have replaced the floor but was thinking having a ski locker door would be great for access - any recommendations on brands or types I should be looking at. I won't use it to store skis but more likely fishing stuff and also so I can...
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    Marine grade vs PT vs exterior experiment

    I am doing a highly scientific experiment for the benefit of all the boat restorers who visit this site. Today I am placing three small pieces of wood in a bucket of water in my garage. 1) marine grade that cost 97 per sheet 2) PT that cost 39 per sheet 3) exterior grade that cost 20 per sheet...
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    New floor question - sealing both sides or one side

    This is for my 1981 starcraft aluminum boat - I am replacing the wood floor with marine grade - I am planning on sealing the wood with fiberglass resin and then following up with a vinyl floor. My question has to do with sealing the floor - when you paint wood you generally only paint one side...
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    Marine Floor Vinyl

    Does this have the needed protection to place over new wooden floors...
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    Marine grade plywood question

    I am replacing two pieces of wood - This is a fishing boat and gets wet - Will the marine grade plywood need treated after it is installed? Do both sides get treated? I have seen that many people are no longer using carpet but are going with the vinyl flooring. If I go with the rubber or...
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    Foot control trolling motors

    I have been looking at the foot controlled trolling motors - some of them have wireless remote and some have a longer wire on the foot pedal controller. It will be mounted on the front of my boat. Any recomendations? I am not sure what brand is a good value plus reliable. I don't want to...
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    Marine grade question

    How long should marine grade plywood last if it has constant exposure to water?
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    Azek instead of marine grade

    Has anyone tried Azek plywood instead of using marine grade plywood? How well does it work?
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    Fastening your boat seat pedestal

    I have a 16 foot starcraft - I want to put 2 pedestals in the back area - problem I am trying to think through is this - Pedestal must be bolted to the floor - but once the floor is in place you can not get underneath it to bolt - is there any solutions to this? If I bolt the pedestal to...
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    How do you feel about back to back seats

    My starcraft came with these from the factory, however by the time I got the boat there were no seats. I have never used back to back seats and just wondered what the pro and cons of these seats are. I am leaning toward these seats because we use our boat to cruise vs fishing. geedub
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    1999 johnson 15 hp - location of pee hole

    Is the pee hole on the later model motors on the back of the motor vs the front - When i hook up the water, I am getting water coming out of the back of the motor vs the front - hope this isn't a dumb question but I dont see a hole on the front.
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    Need a good boat cover

    Any ideas on what brand to buy - I have a 16 foot starcraft - no windshields.
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    Seeking boat cover for my Starcraft 16 foot

    Does anyone have a recommendation for a boat cover for my 16 foot starcraft - Its an open bow, and I have removed the windshield as part of my resoration - I don't mind spending money to buy a good cover. gw
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    Interior question 1981 starcraft

    I have a 1981 starcraft open bow - just installed the floor and repainted the boat white - so now i have to do the interior. 1) Should I put new back to back seats? 2) Windshield - should I leave it off? 3) The bow area - make it into a platform? 4) I am not sure I want the windshield back...
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    starcraft windshield supports

    I have a openbow 1981 starcraft - one of my windshield supports is damaged - does anyone know where I can get a replacement? Does anyone have a set maybe they don't plan on using?
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    Where to find windshield parts

    I have a 1981 starcraft ss160 - does anyone have a link on where to purchase windshield parts - one of my supports is bent - windshield itself is fine.
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