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    Another Starcraft just fell into my lap!!!

    Well, in order to get my Mariner 210, I had to sell my favorite boat. It was a little 16ft Canoe looking boat that I used on a fairly swift local river with LOTS of rocks. It has a few class III and IV rapids. Definitely NOT somewhere you would want to take your fiberglass bassboat. I sold that...
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    Redoing floor: opinions?

    Well, I'm about to start redoing the floors in my Mariner. So I have a few questions for you guys that have so boldly gone before me. I will most likely be using 1/2 marine ply. I dont think 5/8 will fit under some of the flanges and other areas built into the boat. After considering severals...
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    Pour in Transoms?

    Has anyone tried any of the pour in transom materials like SeaCast on a Starcraft. My buddy is trying to talk me into welding or glassing up a transom "pocket" and pouring it full of Seacast. It is supposed to be stronger, lighter, and have longer life than wood. Seems like ALOT of trouble...
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    Alternative Fasteners for Aluminum boats?i

    I know this question gets asked every time a new batch of aluminum boat owners comes around. I've searched and found LOTS of answers, but most of them were uneducated answers or answers from people that have not used their boats in saltwater. What is the best fastener material to use for...
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    Better way to foam a Starcraft?

    I spent all day out in the 98 degree heat shoveling waterlogged foam. The factory foam was just poured directly into the empty hull. This seems like a HUGE problem to me. This puts the foam directly in the bilge. Any water coming from the anchor locker drains to the bilge. Any water coming...
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    Nismoron's 1988 Mariner 210 Restoration

    I picked this boat up on 08/16/14/ The previous owner developed arthritis in his back and legs and could no longer use the boat. It has been sitting up for 2 years or more. I picked it up for $1600. I didn't even pull the cowl off the motor. I figured the hull alone was worth the $1600. Not to...
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    Back in the Starmada

    I used to have an old 60's 14ft Starcraft shallow V-hull. But I sold it shortly after getting it. It didn't have a flat spot bigger than your hand. It looked hand made with a hammer. haha Just plain UGLY! Anyway, I just picked up my new toy! I drove 10 hours round trip to New Orleans to...
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    Jphnson 50p Electric Shift -- What would you do?

    I recently bought an old boat to restore. It came with a Johnson 50hp motor that is electric shift. Not original motor. It supposedly runs great but needs a stator. (yeah, yeah, yeah, I know... :rolleyes:) Seeing as how the boat and trailor are worth a good bit more than I paid, I figured...
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