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

    Thanks, good plan. It will have mooring covers on it but we know they are leaky. I might put a 1 piece cover on it.
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Would you look at that. I actually did some work on this boat! First round of gluvit down. Should have enough for second coat. Of course I can’t do under the part I did a few years ago. The part under the splash well as seen earlier in this thread. Just as well, it wasn’t leaking there anyway...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Perfect, thanks. Going to apply it to the ribs and inner rivets this weekend. Then off to find an open launch to leak test. Everything closed around me now. You know what they say about procrastination....
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Hey guys, how bad are the fumes with Gluvit? I have a 20x15 garage with electric shop heaters with fans. Do I need to be concerned with fumes during the curing process? Ie with the heaters running maintaining room temperature?
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    That boat was built by Alcan who also made aluminum boats for or owned Peterborough boats. I bought and sold one 2 years ago. Very similar to sylvan super sportster. My Brother owns one possibly under aluminum goods tag also
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    I’m back

    Very cool! I’m eagerly watching for more pics of your project.
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Agreed with an earlier poster, a lawn tractor would make jockeying the boat in and out of the lean to a snap.
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Exactly what I was going to say, though I’d do the drivers side ;)
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    That’s going to be a nice addition. Looking forward to seeing finish pics
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    1976 22' SUS O/B "Hydration Break"

    My reasons are that I have a 25' shaft Merc that I am planning on hanging on the boat. I also like the idea of having the power head higher up from the water line, and the higher transom means less chance of water splashing in the back. I plan to use the boat in the Delaware River/Bay and in the...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Thanks for pointing that product out. I think I’ll stick with the Gluvit on the inside since I’ve purchased it already. (After I re-buck) I’ll do a leak test at a boat launch if I can get it done before snow flies. if I don’t see any leaks, I’ll simply paint the bottom side. If it still leaks...
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    1976 22' SUS O/B "Hydration Break"

    I’m late to the party. Will you be putting an extension on the lower unit of your motor or swapping? Any welding shop that does TIG aluminum should be able to do it, though you probably don’t need it welded. It’s the wooden transom that gives it a a lot of strength. You could just do a 0.125”...
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    1976 22' SUS O/B "Hydration Break"

    I’m not so sure...I’m in the forever club too.
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    And to show my space handicap; This is the extent of my workspace. Its heated but It’s small. And I am NOT complaining. When I see that some in this world don’t have any indoor workspace at all, Let alone the funds to have a project to work on....Hell, some don’t have homes to live in. I...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    OK. So some pics. How much to say. Looks like everybody’s else’s Restoration. However there’s one thing I noticed today that I don’t like. I did the transom a few years ago. Today I noticed some discolouration And deformation around where tiedown clamp boats come through The starboard side. I’m...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

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

    Thanks. Whether I coat the outer hull with Gluvit remains to be seen. I will rebuck the lot I think. Maybe we missed some or didn’t seat a few new ones enough. I had a few poorly drilled ones. I might redrill any questionable ones and replace with 3/16” now that I have some. but I got to...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    So now I’m thinking of taking this opportunity to flip, Gluvit the hull and then paint the hull with this https://www.interlux.com/en/us/boat-paint/antifouling/trilux-33 before I go any further. anyone use this before? I don’t want to strip the factory paint, only sand/prep. Thoughts?
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    I’m wondering if I should do that while it is still gutted. If I ever buy another riveted boat, I won’t touch one with corroded rivets. I should have left this one where I found it. I’m pretty sure the leaks I have now are actually from rivets I replaced as it wasn’t leaking after I replaced one...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Thanks, I’ve done the rebuck but maybe I’ll hit them again. I’m hoping this captures it all. If this boat proves too leaky down the road, I’ll keep it at home for my day boat and get a glass bow rider (horrified gasps from the crowd) for the trottage.
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