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  1. Moserkr

    Leaking at a rivet

    I wouldnt use flexseal, bedliner, or a 2-part epoxy for a temporary blind rivet fix. 5200 is your best bet and you will need it anyway in the future for a proper fix. Goop works but comes off easier and is a one-part sealant. Just remember that solid rivets are structural, so using a blind...
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    A day full of smiles is all you can ask for!! Lake was beautiful today. Stayed calm and glassed until late afternoon. Not very crowded either as most the out-of-towners head home on Sundays. Next lake we go to will be a new one way up high where there is stunning scenery and lots of big...
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Live update from the lake!! First mate caught a nice rainbow.
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Went on a blitz today in the heat so I am not only done working on the boat for the lake tomorrow, but done working on it for the summer! I cut around 4” off the bimini cause I always thought it looked too tall. Found out my bimini mounting brackets were off by around 2” from the PO, and...
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    Center console project

    The foam doesnt hold much heat from what Ive noticed. Great to walk on barefoot, stuff is damn near indestructible. Just doesnt like gasoline (will bubble) or oil (stains). Im sure theres a way to get the potato chip oil stains from the kids out of mine lol. I was anti-carpet so my floor is...
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    77' 16ft Starcraftt ss

    Great job being smoke free and retired! Congrats!! Enjoy life fishing on the water and keep sharing pics so we can live vicariously through you!!
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    Glue for kneeboard pad

    Thanks Scott. Will see if I can find that locally.
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    Glue for kneeboard pad

    Hey y’all, My neighbor is pretty awesome. He sold his boat years ago and is now slowly cleaning out his garage. Gave us some kids skis and a knee board. Both are in great shape minus the pad (foam covered in nylon) for the kneeboard which is separating from the board (epoxy) itself. Looking...
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    Mercury 75hp on aluminum 16’ Starcraft

    @airshot I have no problem telling people where to sit and what to do. Their other option is swimming. 35mph would be fast enough for me. Im happy anywhere from 30-35. @flyingscott It is not the big foot. The prop for my motor is for the standard gear case. 4.25” hub exhaust, 2.07 gear...
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    Mercury 75hp on aluminum 16’ Starcraft

    Dang @airshot I would not expect a 4 cylinder 2-stroke to weigh so little. Those must be small cylinders!! Considering I was 7 when that motor was built, its no surprise I havent seen one. Wasnt calling you a liar, I was just in disbelief. So weight distribution…. All there is to move...
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    Leaking at a rivet

    Correct fix is replace the leaking rivets with new solid rivets. Short term fix is put a blind rivet in there covered in goop or some other sealant. Then keep an eye on it. Wont be as structurally strong but should stop the leaks.
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    1978 Islander 22 I/O

    Score!!! Great find for the price, just needs some TLC.
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    198x SS-150 rebuild

    Ah yes it would have to be removed. Doubt you could do it while still attached. So rivets may not work. If welding wont work either then SS bolts would be the only choice left.
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    Mercury 75hp on aluminum 16’ Starcraft

    Thanks @jimmbo Ive read all about the cup rake shape thickness dia etc and everything seems to be a big IF hahaha. Thats a cool avatar pic of the boat flying out of the water. In a nutshell, basically I just need to try a prop and see if it works cause theres no way to accurately guess which...
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    Mercury 75hp on aluminum 16’ Starcraft

    @jimmbo Maybe I wasnt clear in what I said. The bow pushes down enough to feel like it just wants to go faster. Trim can lift the bow by barely trimming up. In no way does the motor want to come out of the water unless Im screwing around on sharp turns going too fast, and even then its hard...
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    Mercury 75hp on aluminum 16’ Starcraft

    Im not concerned with top speed but keeping my rpms within the 5000-5500 range is important to me. A 3-4 drop in pitch is a lot more than I was expecting moving to a 4-blade. I hardly use the trim at all, only when people are in the bow of the boat and I need to lift the front end a tiny bit...
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    198x SS-150 rebuild

    Looks good! I had to add new wings to my knee brace as well. I chose to use solid rivets to attach the new wings to the brace. Something you could easily do by yourself and would save a few bucks vs SS bolts and nuts.
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    Mercury 75hp on aluminum 16’ Starcraft

    Yes, brand new 2023 4-stroke. 356 lb motor but I already balanced the boat out a bit by putting the 18 gallon fuel tank forward. Rides nice but yes, a little stern heavy depending where people sit. With my rear bench seat Im expecting even more weight in the stern. So its mainly extra people...
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    Mercury 75hp on aluminum 16’ Starcraft

    Hey everyone, After rebuilding my boat, I recently put a new motor on her. I started with a standard propeller on the recommendation from the shop where it was installed. Id say they guessed pretty well. I will list propeller stats below. My goal is more stern lift, better handling, and mid...
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Thanks @Watermann The repurposed ladder bench seat was a fun challenge. Just need to add a few side pads for the corners to complete it. In the future Id love to have the boat professionally upholstered but my work will do for now. That or I will learn to sew from someone. Im guessing we...
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