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  1. Watermann

    Which 'aluminum acid wash' to use inside hull - restoration

    Removing corrosion from pitting is extremely difficult and the home DIY guys in the Starcraft forum have used a number of products depending on the severity of the corrosion. Some pics of what you're dealing with would help with what advice to give. Minor surface corrosion with shallow pitting...
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    1988 Starcraft Mariner MR 220 V rebuild

    No way to cover all the various models with exacting information for each item attached to the boat. So I simplified this in the sticky and just gave a ball park for solids 2 AL layers 3/8" L and 3 layers 7/16" L which will accommodate all of the variations to include the never totally flush...
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    Newbie with 76 holiday

    Welcome aboard, good on you for taking on the challenge of a 45 year old tin boat. It's a good deal that they they upgraded to the 3.0L 4 banger over the old original 2.5L. In a light Holly/SS that 140 MC will move pretty good.
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    19?? Starcraft Jetstar

    Yeah for sure, this year in cold March I got my SS out for walleye and the normally reliable Merc wasn't fired up at home first. The cylinders were full of fogging oil and she coughed and sputtered for some time before coming to life.
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    I really like this trailer set up, that's what I look for in my new ones too low slung bunk with side steps by the fenders. (y) Large full size wheels and tires are nice to have too. :)
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    19?? Starcraft Jetstar

    Looks gray and choppy but a good splash none the less is what it's all about. (y)
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    1973 ISLANDER REFIT

    Yeah 😂 I added a Merc God raised gel decal to my 115 and liked the look. :cool:
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    1973 ISLANDER REFIT

    I can only give advice based on my experience my IO Starcraft. Although I can say that older models prior to late 70's have no spray rail chine or rib end braces, IOs 18' and over are very susceptible to cracking in those areas due to the weight of cast iron. In other words check those areas...
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    1973 ISLANDER REFIT

    The major leaks are probably due to the rotten transom the IO transom assembly needs to have a solid transom or it will leak and sink your boat. Plywood if sealed and the boat taken care of properly will last many decades and most likely a lifetime. Anything left for the elements to ravage...
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    1970 Starcraft Suncruiser 21' fiberglass runabout

    Here's a good tutorial for you to check out. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/1961-lonestar-flamingo-splashed-w-pics.376265/page-32#post-2645660
  11. Watermann

    Starcraft Arrow does anyone have original pictures

    Not many of us here are very familiar with or have materials for the glass models myself included. It is a cute little runabout though. :)
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    1975 StarCraft Mariner build "The Unicorn"

    Yeah my SS was in 3 pieces too, not too many follow that and opt for a solid single piece. Those that have done 3 pieces to use less plywood used biscuits to join them to make it more solid.
  13. Watermann

    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    You pasted in the link to the previous 16'r not the nice old Chief. Not sure I care for the trailer jack so much. :rolleyes:
  14. Watermann

    1975 StarCraft Mariner build "The Unicorn"

    You'll need 2 sheets of plywood due to the outsides of the transom being over 24". Also what plywood do you plan on using and the adhesive? I'm not a huge fan of using epoxy in over drilled holes mainly due to the tightening of bolts against the plug and how well it would take compression over...
  15. Watermann

    1973 brochure?

    Same here in most the linked rebuild threads, they go to unrelated threads.
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    1972 Starcraft Nova

    Yeah that's without a doubt, I remember @MNhunter1 15' Nova, Guess what would've been more accurate the V5 run were the start of smooth sides before the mid 80's went half lap, half smooth and that was the end of the lap sides for SC. The Nova's are one of the rare models and were a vey...
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    1972 Starcraft Nova

    Definitely a retro fit of the braces and the rib end crack I bet was there when they put in the braces but either they didn't repair it or see it. Easy repair for the crack, remove the solid rivets at the rib end, with a tiny bit stop crack drill holes at the ends of the crack. Fashion a...
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    1973 ISLANDER REFIT

    One of my favorites the old school Islander that have the look that hits my eye as super cool. (y)
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    1973 brochure?

    John, I downloaded all the brochures I could before they were wiped off PB. I could probably host them from my Onedrive so guys could have access again.
  20. Watermann

    1972 Starcraft Nova

    I'm pretty sure the braces were factory installed starting in 1978. The first smooth sided SC boats were the V5s starting the same year although the HIN on my 22' islander says it was manufactured in 1977 but most likely sold as a 1978 model year.
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