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    Bow/Docking lights on a StarCraft?

    Did you ever install the docking lights? I'm about to install mine, curious if there are any words of caution?
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    Back on the Trailer. Lower Unit came with a Land and Sea Low Water Pick-up. I highjacked the Silver Paint, looks sporty. launched! Underway, Easily doing 42mph... I have a few cosmetic things to do, like the Transom Cap, but otherwise ready for the summer... Total Man-Hours, about 400, 50...
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    Rear Corner Trim Fabrication with a test piece of 5052 that will eventually be the Transom Cap. 2 Fuel Tank Fillers in the distance. Rear Deck and Hatches carpeted and installed. Outboard Motor mounted. New Mercury Decals from OutboardDecals. A view of the Lifetime Cooler, nearly hidden from...
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    SplashWell Frame fabricated from the old Transom Wood and a Inner Skin from .062 5052 Sheet Aluminum, same material as the Stringers were made from. Later painted & carpeted. A close up of the "joint" that is loadcarrying. The edge of 3/4" AB Casting Deck Floor is reinforced with a 3/4 x 3/4...
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    Early January, Transom cut. Blue tape is the normal-high waterline. Also the boat is lazer-leveled on Jackstands, the lazer-level is standing on a about a 1 foot tall 4x4 between the consoles. This was referenced many times during the casting deck build, which plotted all of the Floor Support...
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    I wanted underfloor rod storage so i came up with this. 1.5" plastic pipe, cut into 5' lengths. I used a small sheet of 1/4" PVC and chopped PVC Pipe Couplings into 1/2" widths, Router'd the "rings" beforehand and then glued it all together with PVC Pipe Adhesive. A wide angle view of the Rod...
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    Bilge Pump Tower, i have about 6" between the Main Fuel Tank and the Transom so stacking them was a great solution, lower pump is my primary pump, upper is the secondary pump, both on floats. Primary illuminates a LED light on the dash, secondary pump powers a low pitch horn, important because...
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    Thank you classiccat for the welcome. Mid December, Stringers Cut and Old Transom Wood removed. 3rd week of December, New Stringers & Cooler Floor Structure fabricated and test-fitted. Moving the Stringers outboard of center 2" per side required approx 1" shorter height to keep floor height the...
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    Been hanging onto this 50gal Fuel Tank for a while. Progress pictures of the Motor, Motor removed & mocking up the fuel tank & beer cooler, the casting deck floor will be about 16" above the lower floor. Later with the floor boards removed, stern deck skin and structure removed. Some disassembly...
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    I have big plans for the winter. I built a cradle for the boat so that i can get it in my garage. Anegado, spanish for "Water-Logged" in the garage. A view of the back half. I am pulling the inboard, building a casting deck and hanging a 200hp Black Max on a rebuilt and modified transom. And...
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    Scored another Starcraft. 1976 Holiday 22 with 4.1l Mercruiser for next to nothing. Needs an axle hub rebuilt & an exhaust log. It's going to sit until the 78 Super Sport is done.
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    May 2021 Lake Powell trip.
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    As promised, the consoles redone, it's oak veneer plywood with a aluminium painted skin. That's a Helix 7 Mega DI/SI. A better look at the new seat arraignment too. Dash mounted livewell selector and custom switch panel with LED indicator lights.
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    Lazy dogs. Late October 2020 I tossed out the "Ski Seats" and installed flush mounted seat bases and pedestal seats. Captain gets the best chair...
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    Casting Deck & Livewell progressing nicely, and a little help from my First Mate. Take note on the weather beaten Teak console panels. I replaced those summer 2021 so in order to keep it chronological I am leaving those photos a secret for now. Casting Deck carpeted. See the 1" grey web straps I...
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    Trolling Motor bracket done & leak-checking the livewell, which happens to be a 30Gal RV Freshwater Tank laying on it's side.
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    Some of you might recognize the original red, wtbarrong painted the hull. It was the ugly trailer that confirmed it was the same boat. 3rd photo is most recent.
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    I bought this boat from an iBoats Member wtbarrong in April 2020 with the idea of converting it to a big water fishing boat. I started modifying it not long after. lets' go back in time. First thing was to replace loose and warped structure. Lots of loose or missing hardware. Original Teak...
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    #3 so that i can add photos.
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    1978 Starcraft 22' SuperSport Project

    This is my second post and introduction to a photo journal. I have enjoyed everyone's Starcraft projects and want you return the favor.
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