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  1. Watermann

    1978 16 kingfisher

    For some boats it's been an issue, I had to replace 100's of solid rivets on my 79 SS because the heads would fall right off when tapped.
  2. Watermann

    1974 Starcraft SS16 Restortation

    Really looking good and ready for some water. (y) What is that post made of? As thin as it is it looks steel with an AL base. I would use a Sawzall and cut it and then be sure to vacuum up all the shavings from inside. Also I would prime and paint the raw cut edges.
  3. Watermann

    1996 Starcraft Islander 191v blower motor mystery

    There should be one inline blower motor in the middle between the hose in the bilge and the air discharge thought the clam shell vent on the side. Normally the blower motor is mounted to the transom from what I've seen on these boats.
  4. Watermann

    1980 Holiday 181

    Sounds like you have some work ahead of you on the old Holly but if it's a labor of love then the whole experience will be enjoyable.
  5. Watermann

    1988 Starcraft Mariner MR 220 V rebuild

    To show you what I meant, the set back from the upper edge that I put on the transom pad allowed for the cap to fit on my SS.
  6. Watermann

    1972 Starcraft Nova

    Had the same oil leak on my drive, it was the lower water pump housing that has the driveshaft seal in it. If oil comes out of the drain hole further forward on the gear case then normally it's the shift shaft seal, my OB motor on my SS did that last year too. The shift shaft required a special...
  7. Watermann

    Question on motor size

    For the ever popular 16' SS a much better option than the heavy and thirsty V4 are the Johnnyrude 3 cyl motors 70 - 75 HP, you'll get good power, speed just over 30 and way better fuel economy.
  8. Watermann

    1988 Starcraft Mariner MR 220 V rebuild

    If not broken up the it should be fine to clean the transom cap pieces and reuse. You may have a challenge using the old cap or fabricating one since the transom skin overlay is flush with the top with no set back for the cap to be flush on the old skin.
  9. Watermann

    1976 22' SUS O/B "Hydration Break"

    We all have our issues, here's mine, a 25" transom that some goof cut down to use a 20" shaft motor and cut a hole in the splashwell for me to repair. The SW is around 18" deep.
  10. Watermann

    My New 1970 Starchief

    Looks like you have a great memory making machine there, these little Chiefs are one of my favorite Starcraft boats. (y)
  11. Watermann

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    😂 yeah I can see that as being a problem
  12. Watermann

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Thanks for the update and I'm happy to know you're too tough to go down without a fight! Doctors, I guess that's why they get to "practice" medicine and the rest of us have to know our jobs or get fired.
  13. Watermann

    1978 Holiday 18

    Well now I see where the welding term 'chicken scratch' came from and there was zero reasons to be welding where they did. Not sure that it would cause a serious issue down the road, just really a dumb move. At least your Holly is of the chine brace era so that's a huge plus.
  14. Watermann

    1972 Starcraft Nova

    Gloss has the most solids and is what I've used. Nautolex marine vinyl at Defender is where I get mine.
  15. Watermann

    1972 Starcraft Nova

    The vinyl glue I use sticks to cured Helmsman Spar which is urethane. If the OTF is not gassed out leaving only the solids adhesion won't happen with paint or adhesive.
  16. Watermann

    1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration

    Nothing worse than summer bearing down on a guy with a boat that's out of commission. I got lucky with my Chief when I found the 4.3L V6, maybe look for a similar old glasser on the cheap that has a good donor motor you need.
  17. Watermann

    1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration

    Don't forget the camera! Oh and for outdrive paint, they make Phantom black in rattle cans.
  18. Watermann

    Beginner beginning a complete restoration - Starcraft 18

    Yes on the side braces to strengthen and limit the possibility of having the side split out of your boat. I wish that SC would have figured this out sooner. The issue is. The fix are the braces isolating this area we call the spray rail to limit the flexing and possible cracking. SC factory...
  19. Watermann

    1980 22ft SS V5 rework

    Nice, always great to be out on the water (y)
  20. Watermann

    Starcraft Holiday 18 make over

    Great was to use the space and it keeps those items from bouncing out under your feet all the time.
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