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    2021 Starcraft Splash of the Year Nomination Thread

    I would like to nominate 1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration Thread starterjdvasher
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    Starcraft Holiday 18 make over

    Biggest striper landed on my boat this year. Good fighting fish.
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    1976 22' SUS O/B "Hydration Break"

    Sometimes I don't describe things properly. The 2x4" tube was capped on the ends by welding 3/4" or 1" plate in and it was threaded for 1/2" bolts. Between the bolts in the center another insert is welded inside and threaded 1/2" with the bolt installed from the bottom. When the spacer is...
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    1976 22' SUS O/B "Hydration Break"

    This is from the construction phase. You can see both the long and x long shaft bolt pattern in the picture. This pic was in my build thread. I will add some with the x long motor mounted to my thread.
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    1976 22' SUS O/B "Hydration Break"

    Here is a splash well of 1/4" A 2×4" tube bolts on with 3 attachment points to convert from 21" to 25" shaft Has been working well in large ocean swells while drifting
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    1976 22' SUS O/B "Hydration Break"

    If I understand your plan correctly the yellow piece would be butt welded and overlapped with the green. I would omit the yellow piece and riveted a sheet of thicker material onto the outside. Maybe 3/16" 5052. Butt welding.090" sheet aluminum doesn't sound like fun to me and I enjoy welding...
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    1987 Starcraft islander 190v?

    It looks like it has 2 braces on the ends of the stringers. That's how I put mine together. More room for bilge pumps
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    1987 Starcraft islander 190v?

    You need to find all the corrosion spots and see what you have to work with.
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    1987 Starcraft islander 190v?

    I found pin holes from corrosion in my 1968 Holiday too. Cleaned with nylon wheel then grinder with an aluminum bit. Holes were tig welded. Corroded aluminum is no fun to weld especially thin material.
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    Transom cap replacement ideas

    Next extra large filler pieces are cut and welded in. After welding a flap disk is used to smooth the shape. The long ends are cut off to match the transom angle. The new thicker and stronger cap is riveted to the inside and outside transom aluminum. Hopefully this will give some...
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    Transom cap replacement ideas

    I had to replace a broken,corroded and cracked transom cap. Started with a 2" square edge tubing with 1/8" wall and split with band saw extra long. Measured the flat length and marked that on the center. Cut a paper to match the curved sections and then transfer that next. Back to the band saw...
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    198x SS-150 rebuild

    Welcome. It seems the government is more interested in collecting tax on the boat than anything else. The 90hp should be fine with proper transom repair.
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    Starcraft Holiday 18 make over

    Another good day on the water with good friends. Most of the cod were released if they were in good shape.
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    1980 Holiday 181

    My black lab is perfect at the dock. I need to lift him on the bow when beaching. I have a plastic milk carton with added wood top for short two legged passengers.
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    Starcraft Holiday 18 make over

    Had a good test of the suspension seats today and they are worth every penny. Floating on air comfort with waves you would normally brace yourself for. 👍
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    Starcraft Holiday 18 make over

    After a long day on the water my back was reminded me of my age. Time for new bases for the seats. I picked this style because of the aluminum/s.s. construction. I made an adapter so I could use the round existing pattern in the floor. The second one was home made with the addition bolt...
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    Starcraft Holiday 18 make over

    I don't do a lot of cruising after dark but occasionally need some light. I found a bunch of LEDs and mounted everywhere I need light. The bow compartment got the brighter lights because it's dark in there anytime. One more in the glovebox next to the 12v outlet.
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    Starcraft Holiday 18 make over

    The top of my window was normally used as a handle for the forward seats but the bimini top blocked that when up. I annealed some 1" 6061t6 tubing and bent a couple of handles then tig welded on.
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    Starcraft Holiday 18 make over

    Here's a few pictures of a Smoker Craft I replaced decks, bulkheads, carpeting,some wiring ect. I sold it last spring to the first person who looked at it. Try to get more Starcraft pics soon.
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    1974 Starcraft SS16 Restortation

    Looks good. You should be okay cutting with a saw. Take care to cut square and file smooth. Some seat bases have a plastic trim ring on top for the swivel to rest on that would allow a less than perfect finish. Measure twice, cut once🙄
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