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  1. BWR1953

    198x SS-150 rebuild

    Filling voids: I use syringes for all kinds of things when working on these boats. Maybe fill one with 3M 5200 or epoxy, then squirt it in there? 3/16" rivets can be drilled out and riveted with 1/4" rivets. :cool:
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    198x SS-150 rebuild

    I can relate to that! :cool:
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    Storing fishing poles in gunwale?

    Amazingly, I only found one pic from my rod rack installation and that was after it was completed. But here it is.
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    Storing fishing poles in gunwale?

    Yes, I've done that. Looking for a pic now...
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    Ranger Vs Nitro Bass Boats

    I'd go with a Ranger. Back in the day, the Ranger was the elite boat. I'm guessing that's still the same now. I tested out the Nitro boats years ago and found the quality lacking. In particular, the underside of the gunnels had raw fiberglass edges which could easily cut your hand. Maybe...
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    If some is good... more is better...

    And too much is just right! :ROFLMAO:
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    1961 Starcraft Holiday gunwale damage

    It would be worth visiting the Starcraft sub-forum. Tons of great info and members there who know a lot about our old Starcraft aluminum boats. Link below. https://forums.iboats.com/forum/starcraft-boats.131/ :cool:
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    StarCraft kingfisher rebuild

    Leaving it low will negatively affect performance. Do you have the engine flat down on the back of the transom? If so, you may be able to raise it up using the mounting holes on the motor.
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    Engine preperation

    https://forums.iboats.com/threads/awakening-a-sleeping-outboard-by-boatbuoy.158032/
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    1978 SS 16 restoration

    That's awesome. So many on here get a project going, then get divorced. :sneaky: Yeah, with that crowd, y'all really need a bigger boat. (y)
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    Out on the Lake Pictures

    Wow! Your boat is way high off the water! :LOL:
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    StarCraft kingfisher rebuild

    Not quite enough. "For example, a cubic foot of fresh water weighs approximately 62.4 lbs, while a cubic foot of salt water weighs approximately 64 lbs."
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    Power Boat sinks in Michigan

    It's pretty stupid to not be wearing a PFD, especially while a boat is sinking.
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    Budget Boat Covers

    Last week I received an order for a Sealskin cover. It was $240 for the cover, plus more for extra straps and an outboard cover. Total was about $300 but I got a 15% discount. The cover was very good quality and I liked it very much, but it was too big. I'm in the middle of the return...
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    got me a new boat!

    Nice boat! I have one as well. Mine's an ongoing project. We need more pix of yours! And be sure to visit us in the Starcraft subforum. Plenty of info and projects there, including completed Chieftains. https://forums.iboats.com/forum/starcraft-boats.131/
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Welcome back and I can totally relate to life setbacks. Ugh. :confused: Hopefully, things will continue to improve for you so that you can keep plugging away on the boat! :cool:
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    Motor revs up but doesn’t go anywhere?

    Here ya go.
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    Beginner Buying Used Question Re. Sea Trials

    One thing about titles... make sure that any seller has the title in their own name. There are folks who "flip" boats by purchasing from someone with a valid title, hanging onto it for awhile and then reselling the boat without changing the title or registering it in their own name. They'll...
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    Life Jackets

    We always wear our life jackets whenever the main engine is running. And I always use my kill switch. Conventional jackets are what I've always used, but I'm considering the auto-inflate type PFDs. Pricey, though. 😬
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    Out on the Lake Pictures

    I have a buddy who lives in Johnstown. I owe him a trip on Raystown.
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