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  1. SHSU

    1984 Starcraft 16ft Glutton for Punishment [Splashed July 2019]

    LOL, hoping someone with it comes on here and tells us how it is. I read that if trash gets into it, it will allow water both ways, so you have to make sure it stays clean. I like your idea of making it a habit. Was almost thinking of getting a ?Remove Before Flight? steamer to attach to the...
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    1989 Starcraft FM 160 Restoration

    Ok, for some reason having issues editing my post. Here is the color chart for the Merc wires
  3. SHSU

    1984 Starcraft 16ft Glutton for Punishment [Splashed July 2019]

    Ok, so its been a while since I posted project pics, so here are some updates: Finished the control box: Another rivet picture: Removed the Knee bracket (Before) Under the Knee bracket: After Cleaning (Note I have one to many holes....): Going to seal with some JB weld or brazing...
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    1985 Starcraft SS 160 with 75HP Mercury Outboard restoration and upgrades

    Found your solution!!!!
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    1984 Starcraft 16ft Glutton for Punishment [Splashed July 2019]

    Ya, but like you said you will be in a lake where at least you have some land. I don't plan on going offshore, but will defiantly be going a ways from the ramp. A trolling motor wont cut it for me to get back if it comes down to that. LOL. Maybe some oar locks and me standing up front with...
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    1984 Starcraft 16ft Glutton for Punishment [Splashed July 2019]

    So I reached out to the guys at Fasco about Steel Flex as I am now heavily leaning towards using it for everything on my boat. Figured I would share their response to some of my questions about their products. For Reference: Fasco 9XN: Neutral Steel Flex (Add Color to) Fasco 9XS: Super Steel...
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    1989 Starcraft FM 160 Restoration

    I tore my 1974 Evinrude (1977 power head installed) down to the casing and cleaned everything myself; however, that is an old two stroke vs your newer four stroke. If you can and have the time, ask the mechanic if you can watch and learn from him while he works on your motor. That way if you...
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    1984 Starcraft 16ft Glutton for Punishment [Splashed July 2019]

    Ok, so to finalize the riveting I will have to be able to get under the boat. I thought about flipping the boat, but the bucking bar would be the wrong direction and the Admiral wouldn't be able to hold it for very long. So thought about suspending it. You can see my bad attempt at drawing...
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    First time rebuild

  10. SHSU

    1985 Starcraft SS 160 with 75HP Mercury Outboard restoration and upgrades

    I wouldn't worry about it to much since you are planning on doing a rebuild this winter; however, if it really is bothering you, I would not plug the hole as it is supposed to be a safety measure. Even though you don't get a lot of splash, it only takes one time to swamp it. You may look into...
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    1984 Starcraft 16ft Glutton for Punishment [Splashed July 2019]

    Sure, but don't think you could cover my fee!!!!!! LOL As WM and EZ both have said, re-riveting isn't something I would want to do again. After you do a leak test, I would move forward accordingly. From below pictures you can see how badly mine needed them. Open ended blind rivets with...
  12. SHSU

    1985 Starcraft SS 160 with 75HP Mercury Outboard restoration and upgrades

    Been looking at doing something similar in mine. Look at your intake and plan for some kind of high speed pickup when on plane. They do sell plastic covers that help getting water to your intake Bubblers are great, but hot air being brought in must be accounted for and replace your water...
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    1984 Starcraft 16ft Glutton for Punishment [Splashed July 2019]

    So a couple pics, as I haven't really had anything to show ya'll. Upgraded Tires: Added some bling to spare tire cover: Progression of Rivet Guns: Started with a Harbor Freight hammer, then got an Amazon special, and ended up with a used True Aircraft Rivet gun. The Amazon special took...
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    1984 Starcraft 16ft Glutton for Punishment [Splashed July 2019]

    So here are some pics showing the boat before and after media blasting. You can see where some of the rivets on the stern have been removed when I was testing removal and reassembly. Before: After: I pick it up tomorrow. Then the Admiral and I get to start on reriveting the entire hull...
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    1984 Starcraft 16ft Glutton for Punishment [Splashed July 2019]

    Thanks WM I figured that would be the recommendation, but never know unless you ask. I can source the pink foam from HD locally so not an issue to pick up. More worried about fitting in enough in case of emergency and preventing her from going to the bottom. As for the bunks, I saw that once...
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    1984 Starcraft 16ft Glutton for Punishment [Splashed July 2019]

    As promised below are the pictures from what we got finished this weekend New positions of bunks Extended Bunks to completely support Transom Side view of new bunk placements Added additional keel support under Bow Leveling Bling on Tow Bar Bling Installed
  17. SHSU

    Simrad GO5 XSE worth it?

    Looking at picking up a descent fish finder/Chart plotter. Saw that Simrad is offering a $100 rebate and Navionics a $50 rebate on select models. Questions: Simrad worth the money? Is the touch screen worth it? HDI or Total Scan? Figure I can use an old Ipad to duplicate the display and get...
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    1984 Starcraft 16ft Glutton for Punishment [Splashed July 2019]

    Measured everything out and put boat on trailer to find...... I forgot to account for the new width of the 2x6 vs the 2x4 on edge that was previously used. :grumpy::censored::frusty: So any easy fix, but will probably mess with all my wiring and lights.... Also see original owners...
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    1984 Starcraft 16ft Glutton for Punishment [Splashed July 2019]

    So it has been a long couple a weeks since I was able to post. Got the trailer put together again and wiring done. Enough to go and get the boat. Puts lots of pics since I neglected to post them earlier. So see below pics: Butt connectors where possible and all wiring done with marine grade...
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    1984 Starcraft 16ft Glutton for Punishment [Splashed July 2019]

    Spent all day Saturday spraying. Following Wood's and WM advise I went and got SE primer and the Rustoleum Clean Metal Primer. Took me 4 cans of SE and a Quart of Clean Metal Primer. Then I finished it off with the Tractor Paint and Hardener. Will start reassembly today. SE Primer First...
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