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  1. Moserkr

    68 Offshore restoration

    Mine had a big crack that I jb welded, sanded, then painted over…. But the u-bolt for the trailer winch hook up would be a better point to lift from. Nose caps are cast aluminum and pretty weak, and not attached well. Wish mine had the OG side rub rail. Not sure which PO(s) took that off...
  2. Moserkr

    1978 SS 16 restoration

    Congratulations on the splash!!!!
  3. Moserkr

    1978 SS 16 restoration

    The gunnels look great! I wanted to do mine like that, admiral shot it down. May have to bring up the idea again once we see your finished work!
  4. Moserkr

    New to me 1970

    Flipping is easy once shes apart. Would highly recommend getting under the floor for a peak, especially if you have rivets to do. Usually a foam replacement or upgrade is in order as well. Makes you sleep better at night knowing your hard work wont sink all the way to the bottom. Mine didnt...
  5. Moserkr

    New to me 1970

    Sounds like a good plan. Make sure the motor is up to par then the hull is water tight. I replaced around 150 rivets in my boat after I used it for a summer. Stripping paint is fun haha. Make sure your transom and floor are in good shape too. They add structure so if rivets are breaking...
  6. Moserkr

    New to me 1970

    Nice old boat! Welcome. Paint reminds me of mine when I got it. Plenty of work to be done but the hull looks to be in good shape.
  7. Moserkr

    1978 SS 16 restoration

    An idea for the bimini is putting it on tracks so it gives you a range of positions. Forget where I saw them but I dont remember it being expensive. Wish I did my bimini that way and probably will redo it in the future.
  8. Moserkr

    1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration

    That boat looks clean!! Nice find.
  9. Moserkr

    1978 SS 16 restoration

    Closed cell foam so doesnt absorb water or anything else. Had fish flopping around on deck and no residue from them stuck around. Gasoline is the exception - that can warp it, cause it to bubble. Siva is right - just vacuum and wash it down. Mine still looks new over a year later.
  10. Moserkr

    1984 starcraft islander

    Nylon cup brush is a safer bet than steel, but slightly less effective. Those dual 90’s on back!! 😍
  11. Moserkr

    1978 SS 16 restoration

    I used some gorilla glue spray adhesive to secure mine. Once on, its not coming off without scraping it. If yours ever comes up just hit it with some of that stuff.
  12. Moserkr

    68 Offshore restoration

    Never seen a patch with screws instead of rivets, but it sure looks like you built it to withstand anything! Nice job.
  13. Moserkr

    1978 SS 16 restoration

    Love the steering wheel and flooring! That stuff is so comfy to walk on barefoot. Its why I did mine like that too.
  14. Moserkr

    1984 starcraft islander

    Looks like it got moved 😁 Lots of guys here are familiar with your boat, and all starcraft aluminum boats have a lot in common. Your boat could be a big project but whether its a complete tear down and build up, or just a small refit, we are here to help.
  15. Moserkr

    1984 starcraft islander

    Welcome @Neschenbrenner Nice looking boat. Decent shape could mean a lot of things. Share some plans you have for her and more pictures. Also consider having your thread moved to the starcraft boat section.
  16. Moserkr

    60hp vs 75hp for 160ss

    @SHSU So far Ive only puttered around once where she almost failed to get me back to the dock. Usually its a failure to leave the dock lol. I just add up the money it takes for me to drive out and back, not have fun because its not working today. Doesnt take many of those trips to start...
  17. Moserkr

    60hp vs 75hp for 160ss

    @SHSU I wish I had the time to fix the old ones up. The old 2-strokes are nostalgic. I cant justify the time fixing them when my work and family is keeping me so busy. Same reasons make me justify the new one. Part of me wants to keep the stinger to work on it, but that will depend on what I...
  18. Moserkr

    60hp vs 75hp for 160ss

    The newer (2015+) merc 75hp is an inline 4 cylinder, and shares the same guts as the 90hp and 115hp. They just tune it down to make 75hp - same everything except lower rpms, programmed ECM, and an air restrictor from what ive read. Even read of people flashing the ECM to make it a 90 or 115...
  19. Moserkr

    60hp vs 75hp for 160ss

    Should add another poll option: Fly @racerone out to my place on an all expenses paid motor rebuilding / education vacation. Would cost as much as a new motor probably but then Id have 2 new (old) motors... Appreciate you @racerone and your wealth of motor knowledge. Unfortunately my...
  20. Moserkr

    1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration

    She was a beautiful boat and will be remembered. Your kids faces say it all too. Sad to see that the damage is beyond repair. That twist is bad and I can only imagine how bad the bottom looks from being pinned to the trailer. Looks like the motor was saved by the cross beam along the...
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