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  1. BWR1953

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

    Got the transom mocked into place with the caps on top this afternoon. And moved the 50HP Mercury onto the stern, as a place holder for now. The AV plate lined up nicely! :joyous:
  2. BWR1953

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

    Transom dried and ready for next steps! Gotta run errands this morning but hope to get some more work done later today.
  3. BWR1953

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

    Final coat of spar varnish applied to side 2. Should be good to go tomorrow morning! :)
  4. BWR1953

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

    First coat of side 2 dried and sanded.
  5. BWR1953

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

    Side one dried. And it still looks wet! Awesome. :applause: Transom flipped and the first coat of spar varnish applied to side 2. Will be after the boy's bedtime before it's dry, but I think I'll let him stay up later than normal tonight so that we can get the last coat done. ;)
  6. BWR1953

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

    Sanding got done and second coat of spar varnish applied. Note reflection of engine. :) Drying is taking a little longer than I'd hoped, putting me behind schedule a bit. Humidity is 98% today and it's been raining off and on. It's LOUD inside that steel garage when the rain pours and the...
  7. BWR1953

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

    Got the first coat of spar varnish on the transom about 1/2 hour ago. Will let it dry for at least 4 hours, till about noon, then lightly sand with 220 grit and add the second coat. Will let the second coat dry for 4 hours then flip the transom and put the first coat on the opposite side...
  8. BWR1953

    Some good stuff happening

    And this morning we mounted the finished shelves. Got the Bose 301's moved up there and rocked the shop a bit! Then later we started rearranging stuff from the rack shelves. Making room and organization happen. ;) Oh yeah, I also bought a new, very appropriate key lanyard! :lol:
  9. BWR1953

    Some good stuff happening

    I do have some garage updates. Last month I bought a WiFi repeater and hung it up in the garage so that I could have better internet access inside. At first it worked really well but lately it's been finicky. Still tweaking it and will try a couple ideas to improve performance further...
  10. BWR1953

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

    We flipped the transom over and soaked the other side, then wiped it down. Now it'll sit for 3 days. :joyous: Soaked and pooled. Wiped and drying.
  11. BWR1953

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

    Okay guys, I have a little time to bring you up to date while I'm waiting to go back outside. I'm in. All in! Not just the transom, but everything! :D Over the last few weeks, I've recalculated, re-planned and have been surreptitiously acquiring "stuff" to finish the Kingfisher! Motor, deck...
  12. BWR1953

    2005 Starcraft Islander 191

    Maybe the carrier had some hidden protection. :heh:
  13. BWR1953

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

    Transom is glued and clamped! :D Needs more clamps! :lol: I sure hope that's enough weight! :biggrin-new:
  14. BWR1953

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

    Yeah, I'd figured out it's 90 degrees at the base and the bevel was on top. I just can't cut straight! :lol: "The boy" and I got the transom sides sanded this morning. That is, he sanded and I inspected. ;) When it came time to start gluing, it became obvious to me that I don't have...
  15. BWR1953

    little 14 ft starcraft wont go faster than 6 mph!. (not engine spacific)

    If your engine is running right and is correctly propped, it should put that little 14 footer on plane, no problemo. I used to have an aluminum 14' Sea Nymph similar to your boat that had a 25HP Mercury on it and with 3 men on board it performed very well, hitting 25-30MPH without effort. Even...
  16. BWR1953

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

    The wiring looks to be pretty good. I'll be cleaning it all thoroughly and making sure that all the connections are good and tight. :)
  17. BWR1953

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

    Made more progress today guys! Got that LU cleaned up and ready for reassembly. Just waiting on parts now. :joyous: Also bought transom plywood, clamps and ingredients for Old Timers Formula! Gave up on the epoxy/glass idea. Actually did that weeks ago but I have been remiss on keeping...
  18. BWR1953

    1972 15' Nova rebuild

    Indeed! Don't mess with the Starmada Mob! :heh:
  19. BWR1953

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

    Hi guys. My family and I got bit by that stomach bug again last weekend. Slowed me down a bit since then. :puke: But I have made a little progress and need some advice. I did pick up the new water pump kit from my local dealer and it has almost everything I need. Oh! I also learned...
  20. BWR1953

    1972 15' Nova rebuild

    Looks good! Kinda familiar in some way... hmmm... :peep:
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