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  1. MNhunter1

    1972 Starcraft Nova

    I'll find the pictures from my Nova bow cap reconstruction and get them posted. I used some foam sill seal from one of the big box stores between the wood and aluminum cap. Just stapled it on with some stainless staples.
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    Transom replacement 1975 18' SS

    Yep, the rivets sticky should give you pretty much everything you need. 3/16's primarily, with 5/32's used on stuff like the gunnel caps. Regarding the cracks in the splashwell/spill well - I'd rivet in some aluminum patches/braces underneath/behind them and fill them with MarineTex. If you...
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    Transom replacement 1975 18' SS

    Do you need to remove the splashwell - no Will it make it much easier if you remove the splashwell - yes Same with the gunnels, you can cut them or bend them up, but removing them makes it a much easier process. I guess it all boils down to how deep of a renovation/restoration you want to get...
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    1983 Starcraft Rivet Work of Art

    Yeah, they made a mess of that with the blind rivets. Depending on what your intentions are (full rebuild vs just getting it on the water), if the concern is isolated to the transom as picture and not widespread throughout the remainder of the hull, it could be worth the effort to repair. I'd...
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    82 Starcraft MR 180 floor, slight refit and leaks

    This was my original set up with the pump on one side of the knee brace and the battery on the other. The motor I'll be mounting has the internal trim, so I'll have that space back moving forward. There is only enough room with the tray next to the knee brace for a group 24 battery if you keep...
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    82 Starcraft MR 180 floor, slight refit and leaks

    They do add structural stability to both the splashwell and side panels, so I would advise against removal. I cut in some of the big round inspection hatches to allow access to the area behind the panels. This allows you to hide and access all the wiring/cable back there and provides a place to...
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    1973 Starcraft SuperSport 16ft. restoration questions

    I used the Rustoleum Universal Alkyd Primer and topcoated with Kush paints. Seems to be a good bond and has held up well in the garage, but I haven't had my boat in the water yet. Kush is very helpful if you call them as well. Good prep is the key with any primer/paint, but especially important...
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    82 Starcraft MR 180 floor, slight refit and leaks

    If you plan on replacing your rod holders/braces, I'm happy to send you the ones I had made before deciding to go with Starboard. 3/4" ACX ply sealed with 2 part epoxy. I never got around to finishing them up with the sanding and painting, but they are all cut to fit and ready for finishing.
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    82 Starcraft MR 180 floor, slight refit and leaks

    I always trash the deck joiners and use doublers to secure the different sections together, just need to remain mindful of the stringer placements. For steering, I replaced mine with a Seastar NFB 4.2
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    1966 Starcraft Holiday Interior Work

    I've seen both, one continuous piece that wraps around the bow, and two separate pieces that terminate at the bow under the cap. I've always re-used the inserts, never had to install new. they rivet to the channel at each end termination and sometimes are a bear to stretch/pull to line up with...
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    82 Starcraft MR 180 floor, slight refit and leaks

    You could still remove the splashwell and leave the transom in. I guess it depends on how thorough you want to get with everything. If the decking is in need, I'd be willing to bet your transom is no longer at 100%. Now would be the time to do it, but it all depends on what your timeline and end...
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    82 Starcraft MR 180 floor, slight refit and leaks

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    82 Starcraft MR 180 floor, slight refit and leaks

    Here are some pictures of those individual panels from painting. You can see many of the holes and lips where the panels are secured.
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    82 Starcraft MR 180 floor, slight refit and leaks

    The only solids are the ones attaching those lower side braces(below the rod holders) to the side of the hull. The flat panels behind them, along with those supports under the splashwell, are blind rivets and screws. No solids, no welding. They have screws into the deck, blind rivets into that...
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    115hp 2 stroke on a Stracraft Mariner 21 ft?

    I think you'll be just fine with a 115hp on a 21' Mariner. They are not heavy hulls and the old 115hp 2-strokes are much lighter than the current 4-strokes. Prop it correctly for your needs and you'll be just fine. I have a 115hp sitting here waiting to go on my 18' MR and its the max rating...
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    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    You can still find the rub rail, but it's not cheap. If it's not too far gone, I found the easiest way to reinstall them is soak the rubber in a big 5 gallon bucket or storage tub filled with hot water and some dish soap. It will make it more pliable and lubricated. Feed it into the rail...
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    82 Starcraft MR 180 floor, slight refit and leaks

    I went with a dedicated ATS 4X rivet gun. I've used a standard air hammer in the past and its fine for setting one or two, but well worth picking up an actual rivet gun if you have several solids to drive. As noted above, center punch the head of the old rivet, drill off the head as you would...
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    82 Starcraft MR 180 floor, slight refit and leaks

    Yes, and under the wood there is a tray running from the center console for all your wires and cabling.
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    82 Starcraft MR 180 floor, slight refit and leaks

    I went down this same road with my MR180, only way to do it right is to completely remove the side supports and rear panels. The front deck panels also had solids through the hull. I took the opportunity to purchase me a new rivet gun for setting the solids :) You'll also likely find some...
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    82 Starcraft MR 180 floor, slight refit and leaks

    Terminal blocks, bus bars, and fuse blocks are your friends when it comes to organized wiring.
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