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  1. 61mysteryboat

    What fiberglass weight?

    What weight fiberglass should I use for tabbing in and sealing replacement stringers. There is a lot of information on the internet but I find a lot of conflicting ideas. I will be using polyester resin.
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    Turquoise topside paint?

    I got ahold of a one off vintage StarCraft Safari. Apparently, according to the designer, it was the only one built when StarCraft started in fiberglass. I am restoring it as we speak but would like to paint it in the original turquoise color. Does anyone know of a topside paint available in...
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    I see roving. Uggghh

    I have a 1960s fiberglass boat that I am restoring. My problem is that I can see the woven roving through the finish. How do I go about covering it up. The amount of work doesn't matter. I just want it to look good at completion. It will be repainted.
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    Best epoxy for the money

    Just started renovating a glass boat. Anyone have any input on an epoxy brand that is good but not so darn expensive. I don't want to start selling my plasma if I don't have to. Lol
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    Getting boat onto stands

    I'm sure there is a link somewhere that will explain how to get my boat on to stands. The boat is a 18 ft. Fiberglass that has been gutted so it isnt too heavy.The boat needs work and I need to send my trailer out to be redone. Figure it would be easier to work on the hull without trailer...
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    Drum style steering pulley question

    I have an old fiberglass StarCraft with drum style steering. The pulleys are bolted through the hull. I am in the process of a total rebuild. Is there a way I can glass in a block of wood and screw into it. I would like to get rid of any excess holes through the hull. I just don't know if...
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    Wood for stringers

    What is the best wood to use when replacing stringers in a fiberglass boat? The entire floor will be glassed over afterwards. Thanks
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    Transom replacement. Not 1 1/2"

    I began replacing the transom in my 1961 starcraft safari. After 11 hours I finally got all of the rotten wood removed. I then noticed the space between the remaining fiberglass was only 1 1/4" . Will that be a problem. I know the standard is 1 1/2". I will only be mounting a vintage 75hp...
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    1961 mystery starcraft. Please help with

    Just bought this boat. It is registered as a 1961 starcraft starchief. Only one problem, the starchief is aluminum and this is fiberglass. Have even called starcraft and they haven't been able to offer any help. Starting total restoration. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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