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  1. BWR1953

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

    Leak test... :rolleyes: Part 1 Got the boat in the garage and started filling with water. My buddy was helping as supervisor & safety monitor. And after an hour of waiting, a few drops showed under the forward section.
  2. BWR1953

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

    It's certainly looking shiny out there in the morning sun. Dew tell. :lol:
  3. BWR1953

    Another cool old aluminum boat (big!)

    Man, a V-8 jet drive sounds awesome! :lol: It's advertised as an I/O boat and that keyhole is there, so I suppose it is/was? Found another pic. Tri-hull? Cathedral hull? Something else?
  4. BWR1953

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

    Today's progress... Preparing for a leak test tomorrow! :D After a year of being worked on, stepped in, manhandled and otherwise bumped around, I figured that the KF could use a leak test to be certain that it will remain dry after being painted. And after all that work, I sure don't want to...
  5. BWR1953

    Another cool old aluminum boat (big!)

    I'm keeping an eye out for an aluminum flats boat for my neighbor and ran across this beast for sale. 25 footer! Pretty cool. Not suitable for his needs but interesting nonetheless. I have no idea what the original purpose of this tri-hull aluminum I/O boat was, but if I had a need, I'd be...
  6. BWR1953

    Returning member to the Starmada - 18' Supersport or Offshore?

    Haha! Yeah, mine came out looking like a Cylon from the '80s. :lol:
  7. BWR1953

    1973 starcraft ss restore in progress

    I can't address the filling part because I haven't done that yet. Counter-boring with an auger bit will give a nice flat surface for the rivet heads. :)
  8. BWR1953

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

    Picked this up off c-list this afternoon. Brand new, never used. Only 25 bucks! :D Pretty soon I'll be fabricating brackets and whatnot for the KF, so it'll come in handy.
  9. BWR1953

    Model Airplanes

    Well, I started flying RC in 1972. Kept at it for 20 years then took a break to go fishing for a couple decades. Got back into it in 2009 and flew for another 5 years until my health took a dive in 2014. I sold off pretty much everything shortly thereafter but do have a couple of unfinished...
  10. BWR1953

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

    Went out to the garage with the boy this evening and chatted about next steps. He now has the "big picture" of what's going to happen. Dunno if he'll remember tomorrow though! :lol: The only thing I did tonight was to reopen the JB Weld covering the keel weep hole that somebody, whose...
  11. BWR1953

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

    So after 3.5 hours of driving today, we have this. A replacement shifter for the 50HP Mercury! :D This is the shifter from the 70HP Mercury. Gotta find that cover!
  12. BWR1953

    Sunset fishing

    So I was looking through some of my RC flying pix from a few years ago and found these sunset photos. Good examples of the sunsets we have here in the summer.
  13. BWR1953

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

    As expected, yesterday I caught the flu from my wife. :sick: For some odd reason it didn't knock me on my butt like it did her. Maybe cuz my butt's so much bigger than hers? LOL! :lol: Felt a bit better today so the boy and I went out this afternoon and FINISHED stripping the KF! :nod...
  14. BWR1953

    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/chl/boa/d/boat-motor-trailer/6462787627.html 1981 Starcraft center console aluminum boat with a 50hp Evinrude motor that starts and runs great. Boat has a bimini top and front fishing chair and steering works. Trailer and boat need TLC. Home phone 6167992496.
  15. BWR1953

    Ok fella's so my new puppy is a Sheperd/what mix???

    Wouldn't a Lab/Shepherd mix be a Leopard?? :lol:
  16. BWR1953

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

    Kingfisher logo?? :lol:
  17. BWR1953

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

    I could always paint it like this. But I don't like it as much. Not as "clean" looking.
  18. BWR1953

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

    Keel. ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​
  19. BWR1953

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

    Let's see if this works. On my phone. Keeping my fingers crossed. :rolleyes: Freckles.
  20. BWR1953

    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    This showed up a few hours ago. It's a Grumman, not a Starcraft, but it's tin! The $450 price is cheap and includes a trailer. With a clear boat title and legit trailer, it won't stay listed for long. I already gave the link to my buddies who may be interested but no takers. I'd get it...
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