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  1. 170freedom

    budget build- 15' bass boat into a 15' flats boat

    Re: budget build- 15' bass boat into a 15' flats boat The boat was going to be designed as a center console. So at this point I fitted my donor console to the hull. After a few adjustments and centering it up properly it was glassed in.
  2. 170freedom

    budget build- 15' bass boat into a 15' flats boat

    Re: budget build- 15' bass boat into a 15' flats boat After all the floor and decks were installed, I then focused on the side wall strength. Now I must say, that there have been long debates on the strength of rolled gunnel tops/sides. I for one have seen many rolled hulls that performed quite...
  3. 170freedom

    budget build- 15' bass boat into a 15' flats boat

    Re: budget build- 15' bass boat into a 15' flats boat I then also tabbed it in and covered it with three layers of 1.5 oz matt
  4. 170freedom

    budget build- 15' bass boat into a 15' flats boat

    Re: budget build- 15' bass boat into a 15' flats boat At this point, I decided it was time to install my rear casting deck. I wanted a front and rear deck set up on this boat
  5. 170freedom

    budget build- 15' bass boat into a 15' flats boat

    Re: budget build- 15' bass boat into a 15' flats boat After the floor was fitted and tabbed in, it was covered with 3 layers of 1.5 oz glass matt.
  6. 170freedom

    budget build- 15' bass boat into a 15' flats boat

    Re: budget build- 15' bass boat into a 15' flats boat I then wanted to rebuild the boat in a way that it will safely handle a larger outboard. So I looked up current USCG specs for the size/type of hull that I was building and applied the info to the build. I then installed a new transom...
  7. 170freedom

    budget build- 15' bass boat into a 15' flats boat

    Re: budget build- 15' bass boat into a 15' flats boat I stripped the boat down to the bare hull.
  8. 170freedom

    budget build- 15' bass boat into a 15' flats boat

    Okay- So I've built quite a few boats over the years, and this one has to be in my top two favorite builds (other is my 19' Rhodes sailboat into a diesel lanch boat). I see so many people asking questions about how to build a boat. I must say that this sight has so many helpful threads on it...
  9. 170freedom

    Converting a 19' Rhodes into a diesel powered Launch

    Re: Converting a 19' Rhodes into a diesel powered Launch New Pics of new paint and cockpit wood trim https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=rRHp83Dp7vY
  10. 170freedom

    Converting a 19' Rhodes into a diesel powered Launch

    Re: Converting a 19' Rhodes into a diesel powered Launch Sea Trial Update- Well loaded up the boat, 12 gal of fuel, 5 of my best friends, and went to the boat ramp. Running at 2800 rpm with 6 people we ran 12 knots with very little water disturbance- no wake, slight churn from prop-...
  11. 170freedom

    Converting a 19' Rhodes into a diesel powered Launch

    Re: Converting a 19' Rhodes into a diesel powered Launch Dog Box- Hush Box- or just Good Ole Engine Cover
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    Converting a 19' Rhodes into a diesel powered Launch

    Re: Converting a 19' Rhodes into a diesel powered Launch more pics
  13. 170freedom

    Converting a 19' Rhodes into a diesel powered Launch

    Ok- So I'm in the proccess of converting a 19' Rhodes sailboat into a diesel powered Launch. I thought I would share my build to anyone here that might be interested in doing some sort of custom build. It started as a old 19' Rhodes sailboat with a foldable keel and a 10 hp Ducati Marine...
  14. 170freedom

    Lets try this again

    I just bought a 24' starcraft chieftan 350 v-8 merc outdrive. She's a beast!! I can only guess that somehow in my prior post which was deleted, I must have said something wrong??? I would guess it had to do with my "other" chieftan. HHHHMMMMMMM???? I wonder if this one will be deleted too. I...
  15. 170freedom

    merc alignment- am I missing something????

    OK- trying to help a fellow Starcrafter out. Hear's the deal, We pulled the engine for a rebuild, replaced all the bellows, lower shift cable, u-joints, etc etc. Gimbal bearing was replaced last year, it looked great, so he opt'd to reuse it. Now hear we are, simple allignment. (yeah right). I...
  16. 170freedom

    '73 mercruiser-still no reverse/poor forward engagement

    Ok- New lower cable, with outdrive removed- I have full cable travel in reverse until it bottoms out the lever which goes down to the rod on the outdrive. The cable has full travel in forward as well. I am supecting the outdrive unit itself at this point. With the outdrive off, and in a cradle...
  17. 170freedom

    1973 starcraft- wont go into reverse???

    I have a '73 starcraft chieftan. mercruiser 165 in/out. I have fully adjusted the forward/reverse cable as to the oem mercruiser manual. HOWEVER- I can disconnect the cable at the gimbal houseing, and while the engine is idling hooked up to muffs, I can by hand move the cable to engage forward...
  18. 170freedom

    I need misc parts- been searching-no luck!!

    Hey Fellas'- I am looking for the following items- Handrail set for my starchief- attach mid gunwhale to cuddy Front bow rail- Still need a bow hatch door. The one I just bought has, well, massive corrosion on it-JUNK! Well thats about it. I know this isnt a "how to" post. More...
  19. 170freedom

    bellhousing to transom seal needed

    I have looked at quite a few exploded views of my 1973 mercruiser lower unit. I have been on iboats, west marine, and overtons sites looking for the bellhousing to transom seal. No one seems to list it. Any ideas?? Local marina said its no longer available, they suggest 3m marine sealant...
  20. 170freedom

    I Guess I'm a Tin-Head-

    I just found a 1973 18' starcraft- I believe it is a starchief cuddy. I have a 2004 fourwinns- but this starcraft scream classic lines!!! I bought it and the trailer for $300 bucks. It runs, and just needs to be restored. I am gonna install a new transom, new floors, and I need to replace the...
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