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    New book for Christmas

    Guess what I got for Christmas????? A fresh new copy of "Tail Fins and Two-Tones" Good book and am pleased for the most part. Seems to be full of useful information, but I was surprised that DuraCraft wasn't mentioned as one of the big companies that helped to shape the aluminum boat industry...
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    1952 Duracraft Sportsman

    Re: 1952 Duracraft Sportsman Bambie's brother decided to head butt me, even though I look kinda rough, he didn't win. Really though, I hate it happened and that he lost his life over it, but sometimes there is just nothing that can be done. I am making progress with the repairs though, as...
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    1952 Duracraft Sportsman

    Re: 1952 Duracraft Sportsman Sorry for the lack of activity Guys, but I've had a bit of a distraction to deal with. Hope every one has a Very Merry Christmas!
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    1959 Starcraft 16' Super Constellation - Winner 2016 Starmada SOTY Award

    Re: 1959 Starcraft - About to start restoration Re: 1959 Starcraft - About to start restoration No title, no nothing it had been painted inside and out, so no decals, it was full of water and the tires (still holding air) were sunk in the ground due to the weight looking as if flat. It was all...
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    1959 Starcraft 16' Super Constellation - Winner 2016 Starmada SOTY Award

    Re: 1959 Starcraft - About to start restoration Re: 1959 Starcraft - About to start restoration Looks great, thanks for posting them. I agree, that is the correct style trailer for the time era and was probably original to the Starcraft. It does look nice under the McKenzie. Here is a picture...
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    1952 Duracraft Sportsman

    Re: 1952 Duracraft Sportsman Actually I knew what you were referring to, it just came out of nowhere since we were discussing removable/reversible seat backs. I guess fins are okay, there are some that look good on the right boat, like this one but mostly I don't like them. I appreciate the...
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    1952 Duracraft Sportsman

    Re: 1952 Duracraft Sportsman I do have a couple pictures of my latest "piddling" in preparation for warmer, dryer weather. I have my hardware mounted and secured in the rear section and the carpet glued down in the center section. Still waiting on my seat cushions.
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    1957 Duracraft Duraflite Custom

    Re: 1957 Duracraft Duraflite Custom Yea, I have another saying, "I don't have a dog in that hunt!" :facepalm: But, while doing my own rubber necking this past weekend, I did see a couple of old "finned" tins that looked kinda like these two. The picture of the FC is a good example of the one...
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    1952 Duracraft Sportsman

    Re: 1952 Duracraft Sportsman the last of the pictures. This is such a cool boat to have this life, literately "screwed" to a wall. The bottom of the hull doesn't look like the planks on the sides, I think it is plywood somehow molded in that nice smooth rounded shape. Wonder how that was...
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    1952 Duracraft Sportsman

    Re: 1952 Duracraft Sportsman Dang, I usually don't have problems with this, but I am really having issues tonight, sorry. I have no clue why that one picture posted sideways either. The big thing about the secound boat is that it is Lag bolted to the wall through the hull with about six monster...
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    1952 Duracraft Sportsman

    Re: 1952 Duracraft Sportsman LOL, I had to swap to my PC because I couldn't see where to add the pics from my phone . then I had to email the pictures to myself to put them on my PC. Here are the C/C ones.
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    1952 Duracraft Sportsman

    Re: 1952 Duracraft Sportsman I did think about the seat back option, but the way the bench cap overhangs a tube can't be slid into the loops. It's possible that they just put them on all of the bases and depending on the final build had a different cap with cutouts for the tubes. I only have...
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    1952 DuraCraft Sportsman project

    Thought I would just post a link to my DuraCraft rebuild page for those that might be looking specifically for DuraCraft boat info. or pictures as I often am. You can click on the link in my signature line and check things out. Feel free to ask me any questions, I'll do my best to help.
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    1952 Duracraft Sportsman

    Re: 1952 Duracraft Sportsman A few more at a different angle.
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    1952 Duracraft Sportsman

    Re: 1952 Duracraft Sportsman Okay guys, finally an update, sorry for the long delay. I've gotten all the wiring complete and tucked away under the gunnel. Installed a vintage ignition switch and a modern safety kill switch, lighting switch and horn button. I have a nice vintage trumpet horn but...
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    1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

    Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild We really need a like button on this website! When I purchased my Bayliner the PO had taken the bow rails off (with a hacksaw I might add) but as luck would have it, he still had it behind his shed. It just looked like something was missing, because it...
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    Should I buy this boatfor $500 to restore?

    Re: Should I buy this boatfor $500 to restore? Wow....I really like the boat, I have the skills to restore it too, BUT.....I'd really rather spend more money on one in better shape to start with. It's time I have a shortage of, I still have to work a 60hr week. Maybe when I retire I'll be able...
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    1952 Duracraft Sportsman

    Re: 1952 Duracraft Sportsman Okay So I haven't taken any pictures of my 88 Johnson 25 because it's just run of the mill. Other than it's really a nice low use clean unit, but here is a picture of one that's dirty but otherwise like mine. Do I leave it alone in it's nice clean original state...
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    1952 Duracraft Sportsman

    Re: 1952 Duracraft Sportsman I did strip and repaint the steering wheel. It was actually the first thing I did, it sat in my office all painted up pretty waiting on the boat to catch up to it LOL. I think that whatever old cowl I use it will need to be cut to fit, so it is really more of a...
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    1952 Duracraft Sportsman

    Re: 1952 Duracraft Sportsman I have been doing a little work on my little project, just soooooo busy at the shop. Here's a few shots of a little more progress. The seat back is aluminum bleacher seating. The plans are to cover the front with vinyl and padding rapped over the top and...
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