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  1. SHSU

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Just remember we are our own greatest critics. Once in the water, nobody will see the bottom. Leave mistakes and runs to dry if already started. Come back when they are truly cured (Not just dried), sand it smooth and paint over if needed. You will do great. If not, I don't mind being a...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Mine were wavy too. I just accounted for a 1/4 of slop on each side. So that gets us around 18 inches which is what @Moserkr had as well. For depth, I think it was closer to 4 - 4 1/2. If you look at the stringers they got taller the closer you get to the Bow. Depending on the reel, you...
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    New Journey

    I am glad my Admiral doesn't get on here much. Otherwise you would be getting me in trouble with the home projects you did. Looks really nice!!! SHSU
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Really like that fuel tank build, any pictures showing support below? Looks like you got plenty of room for the piping. That would have been a lot cheaper if I could have done a permanent front deck and used a similar method design.... But happy Admiral is a happy ship!!! SHSU
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Mine came with a ski locker in the center. I took it out and opted for a under floor fuel tank. The stringers are what you have to work between. According to my fuel tank planes, I accounted for 17.55 inches in width to sit between the stringers. SHSU
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Move along!! How are you going to secure the flooring? Counter sunk rivets covered with epoxy or just leaving them exposed? SHSU
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    22' Islander rebuild

    Apologies if you thought I was out of line. Completely agree that a rusted or ill repaired trailer would not be something I would want to get under even without water in the hull. The argument has been made that it can also damage the hull. Either way, the information has been posted and...
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    I like the U-bolt idea better. The T-nuts are used to provide a "nut" that you can't get to. Used them for the seat bases. SHSU
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    22' Islander rebuild

    @Capt Spaulding For leaking testing, the best route, by far, is to take it to a lake and put it in while hull is empty. Otherwise, while I agree not the best method, filling hull has been used by many, including myself. Some precautions and adjustments can be made to do it safely if you...
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    I would agree that Moeller's strap points will be fine, its figuring out where on the boat that you will secure it that has me interested. Depending on your flooring, you might be able to do t-bolts through the plywood. I would stay away from anything just "screwed" for the amount of weight it...
  11. SHSU

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    You are thinking along what I was thinking for support. Biggest thing is that center brace. Properly secure that to prevent it from bouncing would be a concern from me. Other thought on it is straps you are going to use, how many and where? I ask because (If I remember correctly) the 18...
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Looking good, what you planning for support under the fuel tank? SHSU
  13. SHSU

    1970 Starcraft Suncruiser 21' fiberglass runabout

    Take a look at the Boat Restoration, Building, and Hull Repair section, should have the info you are looking for. https://forums.iboats.com/forum/boat-restoration-building-and-hull-repair.40/ SHSU
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Is it just me or are the tires slopped inward at the bottom? As for the bolts, can you use a carriage bolt or something similar? SHSU
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    New Journey

    Happy Admiral and a Happy First Mate!!! Congrats SHSU
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    I am guessing you are countersinking the bolt heads? SHSU
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    1988 Starcraft Mariner MR 220 V rebuild

    Was the original design for a center console or did the PO modify it? As I have no measurements and if nobody else chimes in, you might be able to look at your stringers and piece together where there are extra holes. Should get you fairly close to original location. SHSU
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    The novice build: 1968 Starcraft SuperSport V-16 "The Boat"

    My thoughts from what I see: 1: Remove original patch 2: Create an oversized patch that covers the entire keels width and then sum to rivet into good aluminum. Make sure the length also covers at least 6 inches extra on both sides to provide additional support. 3: back butter with 5200 4...
  19. SHSU

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    I ran my fuel line under the floor and came up at the back bilge cutout. Just make sure you use an oversize fuel line (I used 5/8) to help with making sure you get plenty of fuel to your water separator then you can drop to the 1/4. As for the fill and vent, I installed the fill on top of my...
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    The novice build: 1968 Starcraft SuperSport V-16 "The Boat"

    First things first, don't panic. Plenty of us here have run into the same thing. You need to get in there with a wire brush and clean out that area. Need to get a clear picture of what you are working with. From there we can provide recommendations on next steps as needed. The other areas...
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