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  1. Watermann

    Center console project

    Yes those are the braces that these SC boats over 16' really should have. 16'rs just don't seem to have the problem. Not sure I know what you mean to use the adhesive for, gluing the braces rather than solid riveting?
  2. Watermann

    Center console project

    Welcome aboard, I see you're doing a Holiday to Mariner conversion. All the deck bracing looks really good. Some info for you and something to think about. That era of SC has no hull braces that isolate the spray rail chine right above the seam. That is a known failure point where the side...
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    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Well I guess having that long boating season makes for more troubles. My Chief has been winterized for over a month now and the SS is tucked inside the garage under a cover. Would love to be out on the water in shorts and a t shirt right now, driving on this ice and snow is not much fun. You...
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    Starcraft 67-71? Falcons convert to open hull

    Pretty quick and easy to post pics, like I said above.
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    22' Islander rebuild

    Nice to see an Islander thread where a guy isn't wanting to tear the boat apart to have some open tub with a tiller.
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    What did I do wrong with Transom?

    Epoxy with cloth or not if left exposed without anything in the way UV protection will ruin the epoxy and allow water to rot the wood.
  7. Watermann

    2020 Starcraft Of The Year (SOTY) Nominations

    Oh yeah I'm all in for this nomination Classiccats My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport
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    My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport

    Not so sure I care for that prop you have on there :rolleyes: 🤣
  9. Watermann

    1985 16ss. Sylvan

    Yeah the Sylvan is a Starcraft as is Smokercraft as is Starweld. It's all good. I like that you too enjoy the pillaging of worthless glassers in the pursuit of glorious old tin! 😅
  10. Watermann

    1961-1963 Starcraft Jet

    Welcome aboard, I would say the little runabout has had a tough life over the years, what's the plan for it now? Look at the brochures and match the dimensions to your boat.
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    1966 Starcraft Holiday Interior Work

    One thing that causes the gunnels to have flex when stepped on while boarding, is the distance without support from the gunnel to the side tray. A support can be added where the step pad is to lessen that give.
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    1983 starcraft rebuild

    Welcome aboard, Oh boy that transom was mulch. The decking fastener standard is the LF blind rivets but others have used screws instead. Not sure about riv nuts but it also depends on your preference on deck covering and method. Some of us have countersunk the rivet heads and put vinyl deck...
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    daily music fix

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    Some good stuff happening

    Man I need to tackle my ever shrinking garage walls.
  16. Watermann

    Post a pic of your starcraft!

    Nice, good on you for taking up the challenge of getting one of these old boats back on the waves again.(y)
  17. Watermann

    1966 Starcraft Holiday Interior Work

    I would frame the cap with angle AL and make it removable by latches or pins. Only issue to overcome is for it to have that slight curve needed to fit properly over the transom.
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    1966 Starcraft Holiday Interior Work

    I use a pilot point cobalt bit that I only use for aluminum, no walking and no need for center punch or special tools. My brazier head solids so far have had a nice dimple in the center. and then there's the Friday shift Stacraftsmanship :D
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    Starcraft patriot transducer question

    What is that bracket anyway? I see no purpose for it and would personally just remove it especially if it were in my way of mounting a transducer.
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    1966 Starcraft Holiday Interior Work

    Welcome back, deck replacement and flotation foam also address any possible hulls repairs and leaks.
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