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  1. redneck joe

    82 Starcraft MR 180 floor, slight refit and leaks

    Well, it is way less dripping but was hoping for first round success. Got the next section filled up and a smaller drip but what I just discovered is that I was only looking at the rivets on the ribs for the keel under the boat but there are also rivets in the hull 'field' attached to the...
  2. redneck joe

    82 Starcraft MR 180 floor, slight refit and leaks

    Have I mentioned I'm getting too old for this s.... Nine more replaced and sealed. Trying a more methodical approach for testing. Bow off the jack and to the ground, filling up from the front but stopping every couple three ribs and waiting to see what happens. If nothing add more water...
  3. redneck joe

    82 Starcraft MR 180 floor, slight refit and leaks

    Well I found four for sure I missed, prob about there I turned my knee board around to work opposite direction. Four more questionable.
  4. redneck joe

    82 Starcraft MR 180 floor, slight refit and leaks

    Overnight, small drip. Heading to a customers and errands for a couple hours so draining then check again for rivets that have lost the inside portion. Waaaay better than the gallon or so an hour but...
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    daily music fix

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    Random

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    1979 Mercury outboard

    I agree you should just find a running motor of same size and use this one for parts.
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    Great loop speed record attempt

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    Great loop speed record attempt

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  10. redneck joe

    82 Starcraft MR 180 floor, slight refit and leaks

    38 rivets was final number. Tomorrow morning start in on the gluvit.
  11. redneck joe

    82 Starcraft MR 180 floor, slight refit and leaks

    And before anyone asks, those rivets were just placeholders from inside. Popped them up when I get to them and all work being done from underneath. Solid mandrel and 5200.
  12. redneck joe

    82 Starcraft MR 180 floor, slight refit and leaks

    Never mind, forgot how easy it is to move a small, empty, aluminum boat on a roller trailer. I think I've only got four left...
  13. redneck joe

    82 Starcraft MR 180 floor, slight refit and leaks

    Ok got busy this morning before the heat sets in, got some more to do but there are a few that will need the boat moved to get to. Any issue with having my neighbor bringing his deere over and hook a rope to the bow eye and have him lift up a foot or two?
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    Random

  15. redneck joe

    82 Starcraft MR 180 floor, slight refit and leaks

    Manit gets hot down in that thing dri.ling rivets. 33 of them.
  16. redneck joe

    Illegal or not???

    Simmer down everyone.....
  17. redneck joe

    82 Starcraft MR 180 floor, slight refit and leaks

    Found my tube of 5200 in the freezer. Still good after couple three years.
  18. redneck joe

    Looking for a good mobile mechanic in SF Bay Area, CA

    Again, ask your ret8ring guy. .it's of boats on the left coast. There history be lots of people out there. Marinas that have service avail have their reputation to uphold, start there after you ask your guy.
  19. redneck joe

    82 Starcraft MR 180 floor, slight refit and leaks

    Started drilling out the rivets. Not gonna lie, feels weird to be purposely putting holes in my boat.
  20. redneck joe

    Illegal or not???

    Yes, and not smart. https://www.boat-ed.com/arkansas/studyGuide/Unsafe-Conditions/10100302_27377/#:~:text=Arkansas%20law%20states%20that%20these,installed%20by%20the%20vessel's%20manufacturer.
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