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    1965 Starcraft Starchief 18' - need a boat cover for her???

    Any recommendations on a ready-made cover for a 1965 18' Starchief? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Jeff
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    Remove motor using a automobile floor jack??? Anyone try this method?

    After hearing peoples thoughts on the transom and knee braces I will pull the motor and replace the transom. While I have the transom out, I will have the knee braces welded and beefed-up with extra aluminum plates. A local boat shop uses a welder that they claim has lots of experience with...
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    Fractured angle supports for my transom

    Hey guys, The very top of each of my angled supports for my transom are fractured. There are 6 bolts on each of the three supports and the top two bolts on all are in a fractured section. The other four bolts on each are nice and secure to the transom. See the photos. Otherwise I think the...
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    Aluminum Hull Sealing Questions - 1965 Starchief

    After several hours of gutting all wood, painfully cutting foam out, and power washing inside if the hull, I am now considering my options to replace one missing rivet (will use a closed-end pop rivet) and checking for loose rivers. While power washing ( I had a fair amount of standing water in...
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    Starchief 1965 restoration

    Hello Starcraft enthusiasts. We just purchased our first boat, a 1965 Starchief. At least I think that is the correct year. Originally I think she had a topside windshield but otherwise appears complete. Trailer and motor are in excellent condition. The boat is in fair condition but needs...
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