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  1. SHSU

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    When installing the end caps and nose piece, make sure to use bolt or similar. Rivets seem to break and those things are as rare as a live dinosaur. So if you lose them, its custom fab to have them replaced. SHSU
  2. SHSU

    1988 Starcraft Mariner MR 220 V rebuild

    Can't mix to much with ketchup as it will water it down to much and it will run off. As for the soak, it depends on how bad the corrosion is. I used it on my trailer and left it on for 48 hours. Did an ok job for areas I couldn't get with a wire wheel. SHSU
  3. SHSU

    21' Holiday Rebuild

    Looking good That bracket is looking really nice. SHSU
  4. SHSU

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    It depends on the number of layers and type you use. Plus the overlaps double whatever you lay. SHSU
  5. SHSU

    1988 Starcraft Mariner MR 220 V rebuild

    Man, what was it for then? Yep, they make it taste good!!! Seriously though, vinegar based ketchup when you want to leave it on and let it soak. SHSU
  6. SHSU

    21' Holiday Rebuild

    lol We all have done that at least once on our projects. Not sure the washer is needed anyways with the aluminum bracing you already have in place. So not a big deal if you decide to leave and not worry about it. Once you cover with the motor and splashwell you would never know. SHSU
  7. SHSU

    21' Holiday Rebuild

    Very nice!!! I know I shouldn't ask, but why does one set of bolts have washers and the others don't? SHSU
  8. SHSU

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    I see you mentioned the transom is tight without glass. Did you make sure to account for the 1/8-1/4 of extra space needed for each side including the 2 faces? Once you epoxy and lay the glass you wont be able to trim it anymore without significant rework. That also goes for the areas you...
  9. SHSU

    1988 Starcraft Mariner MR 220 V rebuild

    Bolts or Blind rivets? What was being patched? Holes on the exterior you can see? SHSU
  10. SHSU

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    You mix cabosil into the epoxy. It gives it a peanut butter consistency. I have heard of people use fine chip fibers added as well to help with strength. Thinking on it again though, it is possible to get air trapped as it is so thick. Works great for filling cracks and holding to vertical...
  11. SHSU

    21' Holiday Rebuild

    If you read some of the old threads, a lot have used the exterior Big Box store glue for vinyl. As long as your comfortable with it, that is all that matters SHSU
  12. SHSU

    21' Holiday Rebuild

    Our boat is 5 ft shorter so it was a bigger impact, but I have my two house batteries up under the front seating area and my starter back by the motor. As others have said, the long run for a properly sized wire will cost but can be done. I used 3M 90 Spray Adhesive. Worked well for my...
  13. SHSU

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    So I didn't glass, but if I did and doing what you are thinking, I might drill the oversized holes and fill/glass all at the same time. That way when I go to drill the small holes for the bolts I don't have to worry about drilling out and filling with epoxy waiting and then drilling again for...
  14. SHSU

    1988 Starcraft Mariner MR 220 V rebuild

    Seeing that, I would just replace the entire transom sheet. As @MNhunter1 mentioned, you have a couple areas that would need more then just a "standard" patch. SHSU
  15. SHSU

    1988 Starcraft Mariner MR 220 V rebuild

    7 x 16 ft?????? the pitting that bad under the foam? Never had the expanding foam in mine so can't say, but that seems like a massive amount of pitting. Is it true pitting or just the appearance as you haven't wired wheeled it yet? I only had a couple areas, and those I backfilled with JB...
  16. SHSU

    1988 Starcraft Mariner MR 220 V rebuild

    For me, just use what you have on hand or can easily get. As long as you clean out the pitting and neutralize as best you can, back filling with JB Weld. You should be fine. That is just my 2 cents... SHSU
  17. SHSU

    Mariner Center Console rod holder inserts?

    Think these might fit the bill. https://lmrtackle.com/rod-holder-replacement-vinyl-insert.aspx Only saw the 30* insert here on iboats https://www.iboats.com/shop/tigress-replacement-vinyl-insert-30-176-9-black.html SHSU
  18. SHSU

    21' Holiday Rebuild

    I used many of their guns for different projects. Provides a decent finish for what we are trying to do and not break the bank. SHSU
  19. SHSU

    1988 Starcraft Mariner MR 220 V rebuild

    Any pictures of the craters? I used Vinegar and Ketchup for minor ones too. I did try some rustoleum rust stop, but don't think it did any better then the vinegar/ketchup. SHSU
  20. SHSU

    21' Holiday Rebuild

    Ah, so these still leaked after the gluvit treatment. Are they the side rivets on the rib rivets that are leaking? SHSU
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