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  1. Rich11304

    1991 StarCraft Islander 221v - with 4.3 v6 i/o conversion to bracket and total resto

    Last March, I bought a 1986 Sylvan 22' Offshore with a 3.0 OMC and a Cobra outdrive. I've been using the boat for fishing and I like it. I was planning on removing the engine and outdrive and putting a bracket with a two stroke engine either Suzuki dt 140 or a Suzuki dt 225. I have been...
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    28' Marinette (Aluminum) - Restoration

    Re: 28' Marinette (Aluminum) - Restoration We're finished with the top upper side of the hull. I'm still debating about what to do. Have bottom sandblasted or take boat to a self-service marina like the Playboy Marina, block the boat and use paint remover/plastic for bottom as well. I'll try...
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    28' Marinette (Aluminum) - Restoration

    Re: 28' Marinette (Aluminum) - Restoration Have some pictures of the inside. The upholstery is in very good shape. We're going to clean her up on the inside today, in between paint removal sessions.
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    28' Marinette (Aluminum) - Restoration

    Re: 28' Marinette (Aluminum) - Restoration On a positive note, the cockpit seats cleaned up fairly well.
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    28' Marinette (Aluminum) - Restoration

    Re: 28' Marinette (Aluminum) - Restoration A little more paint removal to start the day. With that smile, you know that they have not been informed of what their winter break will consist of.
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    28' Marinette (Aluminum) - Restoration

    Re: 28' Marinette (Aluminum) - Restoration Paint removal update, Port side and holes found in the Lower transom stern.
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    28' Marinette (Aluminum) - Restoration

    Re: 28' Marinette (Aluminum) - Restoration Pictures of the deck. I want to redo it with wood and epoxy using the same hardware. Somebody told me that the deck leaks at the hinges and water drips down on the engine. Any solutions or comments?
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    28' Marinette (Aluminum) - Restoration

    Re: 28' Marinette (Aluminum) - Restoration Paint removal - I was debating to remove or not remove paint but in the end, I need to know condition of hull so I decided to strip paint and barnacle. The previous owner stripped the deck all the way to fly bridge so I don't have to worry. Thanks...
  9. Rich11304

    28' Marinette (Aluminum) - Restoration

    Through out my life, I've always looked for "the answer". I just found it. I just picked up this 1972 28' Marinette (Aluminum) boat in Jacksonville, Fl, with twin 318 Chrysler (both shot), straight shafts on a 26' ft aluminum trailer for $1000. Drove her and her 8000 lbs back to Hollywood, Fl...
  10. Rich11304

    1968 Starcraft Holiday 18' - V - O.B.- 1st time project - 97% finished-Starcraft sec

    Re: 1968 Starcraft Holiday 18' - V - O.B.- 1st time project - 97% finished-Starcraft Winter frame
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    1968 Starcraft Holiday 18' - V - O.B.- 1st time project - 97% finished-Starcraft sec

    Re: 1968 Starcraft Holiday 18' - V - O.B.- 1st time project - 97% finished-Starcraft This year, we also bought 2 motocross to take with us on our vacation to Canada. So we had to figure out how to load them into the Holiday for transport without damaging either the boat interior or the...
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    1968 Starcraft Holiday 18' - V - O.B.- 1st time project - 97% finished-Starcraft sec

    Re: 1968 Starcraft Holiday 18' - V - O.B.- 1st time project - 97% finished-Starcraft more pictures
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    1968 Starcraft Holiday 18' - V - O.B.- 1st time project - 97% finished-Starcraft sec

    Re: 1968 Starcraft Holiday 18' - V - O.B.- 1st time project - 97% finished-Starcraft My boat is finally finished. I built a back seat with back rest both hinged for storage and access. It's constructed of 1" aluminum tubing held by rivets and aluminum L brackets. I used light starboard for...
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    1968 Starcraft Holiday 18' - V - O.B.- 1st time project - 97% finished-Starcraft sec

    Re: 1968 Starcraft Holiday 18' - V - O.B.- 1st time project - 97% finished-Starcraft I have just installed the new smart trim Nauticus. I'm dying to take the boat for a test run but I unfortunately misplaced my boat keys. I called the Starcraft/Suzuki dealer in Venice, Florida and they're...
  15. Rich11304

    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration Dave Great Job. I've been following your progress as well. I'm glad to hear that you're going to design a long bench for the back. I've been pondering the same for my 1968 Holiday O.B.
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    1968 Starcraft Holiday 18' - V - O.B.- 1st time project - 97% finished-Starcraft sec

    Last November, I saw an ad on craigslist Free boat - 16' Starcraft - I contacted the guy and he told me that he needed it out of his yard that day for a Thanksgiving party. I went there that night and picked it up. It had plants growing in the back by the transom. The trailer held up just enough...
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    1968 Starcraft Holiday 18' - V - O.B.- 1st time project - 97% finished

    Last November, I saw an ad on craigslist Free boat - 16' Starcraft - I contacted the guy and he told me thathe needed it out of his yard that day for a Thanksgiving party. I went there that night and picked it up. It had plants growing in the back by the transom. The trailer held up just enough...
  18. Rich11304

    Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

    Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977 I had same problems. I plugged the holes with marine tex. I increased my transom height to 25" and had an aluminum plate build to match the outside of transom and have it wrap over the transom and inside all the way to the transom tray...
  19. Rich11304

    1968 Starcraft Holiday V - OB

    Found a 1968 Starcraft 18 Holiday for free on CL with a 115 johnson and a trailer in South Florida. Decide I needed a project for me and my boys, but mainly for me. Boat has seen salt water, no seats, glove compartment is gone but I have the original aluminum door, dash is gone. Driver side...
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