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  1. Watermann

    '74 Holiday 18 Restore Mod.... Convert to open bow.

    With new decking, side panels, transom and new fasteners the risk of further issues goes down. Those areas of the hull have been weakened by work hardening as have the spray rail chines even though the areas haven't suffered a failure by splitting or cracking. That is why I added the braces to...
  2. Watermann

    1976 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB - restomod

    After doing stripes on a couple boats and a swoosh, I prefer not to do the swoosh ever again, very difficult and time consuming. Those double hockey sticks look even more imposing to my meager painting talent.
  3. Watermann

    '74 Holiday 18 Restore Mod.... Convert to open bow.

    Looks like someone before did a real sloppy Coat it job on the inside. I see you have a 74 which is pre-factory rib end/spray rail braces. Running a boat of that era 18' and up mostly with rot compromised transom, decking and side panels normally accounts for rib end cracks as well as...
  4. Watermann

    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    I wouldn't worry about what the epoxy runs look like on the bottom, be more worried about causing them to leak by trying to make them look better. There won't be an issue with increased drag in the water from the runs.
  5. Watermann

    1987 Starcraft islander 190v?

    Not yet, it's still waiting it's turn. I did get a little fix with the SeaFarer project.
  6. Watermann

    How long after applying vinegar on aluminum hull can I wait before applying SE primer?

    After it's rinsed and dry.
  7. Watermann

    1987 Starcraft islander 190v?

    I drilled pilot holes in the wood and used small stainless screws coated with 5200.
  8. Watermann

    1976 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB - restomod

    Painting isn't for everyone, my first attempt was not good either but after getting the hang of it then it wasn't such a frustrating chore. Saving the 1000's and having a decent paint job is the goal.
  9. Watermann

    198x SS-150 rebuild

    To keep solid connections make sure you use terminal blocks with a separate connector for each wire lead so you don't end up stacking connections. I like these. https://www.iboats.com/shop/marinco-multi-connection-battery-terminals.html and...
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    198x SS-150 rebuild

    Definitely direct wire the bilge pump with a separate float switch. I have mine wired up to a helm switch but nothing should be wired to your starting other than the motor and it's trim.
  11. Watermann

    2021 Starcraft Splash of the Year Champion!

    Congrats on the win and welcome to the SOTY winners club 🏆
  12. Watermann

    2021 Starcraft Splash of the Year Vote

    Voted for my favorite, the Starcraft :giggle: Nice work guys, tough one again this year (y)
  13. Watermann

    Black Rubber Top Rail for 1974 Starcraft Boat

    The insert for the rubrail is Wefco Profile: 0101 G. You can't order online, you have to call with the profile and length needed. http://wefcorubber.com/PDF/marine/Rub-Rail%20Inserts.pdf
  14. Watermann

    1987 Starcraft islander 190v?

    Not sure I've seen anyone use anodes other than what is on the motor/outdrive. My Islander has one on the transom but I doubt it did anything since they put it on paint and then painted it. You can see it in the pic above the bilge drain.
  15. Watermann

    My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport

    All tucked in for the long winters nap. :cool:
  16. Watermann

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Very nice! (y)
  17. Watermann

    1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration

    Nice workspace, should make winter go by a little faster working inside.
  18. Watermann

    Chieftain 24 seat height

    Adjust seat height so you look through the upper windshield, if need be you can stand up too when docking and need more perspective.
  19. Watermann

    Chieftain 24 seat height

    At the height you have it set up now, the steering wheel will be way too low and your knees will hit it. Here is how I have mine set up.
  20. Watermann

    No HIN on my recently purchased Starcraft

    Nothing worse than sawzall savants who own a boat, looks like your transom got hacked, it's a common target for those savages. :oops:
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