Hey guys, I've been lurking here for some time now. I live in Jasper, GA, and use to frequent Carters Lake a bit since it wasn't as busy as the others, Altoona and Lanier.
My pa-in-law gave me his '81 mariner 210 2 years ago as a project for me and the kids. I've worked out of state for years and have a job at home now.
He was the original owner.
I have read several threads of restoring these boats, and getting some ideas of the whole process of whats ahead of me.
Your threads have given me alot of ideas, but impatience and $ are a factor for me.
Before he gave his first boat to us, he started pulling the floors. The transom is mulch as is the stringer that supports the the rear part of the bow cap.
I think I'm gonna use the pink foam boards from HD for flotation, and 5/8 for the deck and transom.
I do have a couple questions tho.
1- Did the mariner come with a below-deck tank? If not, would your recommend doing this to sacrifice flotation and where would the best place on the boat for balance?
2- He also gave a older (1986) Johnny 110 vro with the boat. Trim and tilt do not work, and it has not been started since he had it rebuilt 10 years ago. Should I use it or my 1988 briggs-stratton (Force 125) that I am familiar with? Both are 25" shaft.
3- Future question, where can I find the original panit schemes for this year range of starcraft? I've searched google and mostly find rebuilt / redesigned boats.
I'm not set on keeping it original, but would like to see what was on the boat and come up with something in between.
I know I'm lying until there's a pic or 2 posted, so you will just have to take my word for it until I can pull the boat out from the side of the shed. Big Grin
I tried to post this in the starcraft page, but it says I'm not authorized to post there.
Thanks in advance,
Jamie
My pa-in-law gave me his '81 mariner 210 2 years ago as a project for me and the kids. I've worked out of state for years and have a job at home now.
He was the original owner.
I have read several threads of restoring these boats, and getting some ideas of the whole process of whats ahead of me.
Your threads have given me alot of ideas, but impatience and $ are a factor for me.
Before he gave his first boat to us, he started pulling the floors. The transom is mulch as is the stringer that supports the the rear part of the bow cap.
I think I'm gonna use the pink foam boards from HD for flotation, and 5/8 for the deck and transom.
I do have a couple questions tho.
1- Did the mariner come with a below-deck tank? If not, would your recommend doing this to sacrifice flotation and where would the best place on the boat for balance?
2- He also gave a older (1986) Johnny 110 vro with the boat. Trim and tilt do not work, and it has not been started since he had it rebuilt 10 years ago. Should I use it or my 1988 briggs-stratton (Force 125) that I am familiar with? Both are 25" shaft.
3- Future question, where can I find the original panit schemes for this year range of starcraft? I've searched google and mostly find rebuilt / redesigned boats.
I'm not set on keeping it original, but would like to see what was on the boat and come up with something in between.
I know I'm lying until there's a pic or 2 posted, so you will just have to take my word for it until I can pull the boat out from the side of the shed. Big Grin
I tried to post this in the starcraft page, but it says I'm not authorized to post there.
Thanks in advance,
Jamie
