Recent content by Starman8

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    Relocation Experiment?

    So, the boat has been inactive since Spring for various reason$, and noticed a few days ago some yellow jacket activity by the splashwell boot where the steering cable runs. Obviously a nest up in the starboard transom/splashwell area. By observation, a very active nest. Since getting at this...
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    adding floor ribs

    Re: adding floor ribs There is a structural reason why manufacturers have stringers, and they are more than just "nailers" for decking. The older SS's are not the modern day Superfisherman or Fishmaster designs. The SS loses interior space due to the splashwell designs and the area under the...
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    Fuel Drip-1150 Merc

    Did some forum searching first but asking anyway. 1979 1150 Merc IL6, runs solid, holds idle, could use a tune up(later), did a SeaFoam earlier, new plugs. I am getting a raw fuel leak from the bottom carb, drips into the pan, then flows out of the lower cowling on the port side near the cable...
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    79 1150-Winter

    Hey guys, anyone with a Power/Tower similar, what is your winter routine? Lower Unit-Brand Oil/wgt/quantity Any fogging done? Thru the carb or pulled plugs? Thanks
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    Before and After Pic Parade

    Since the weather is changing and another resto/rehab season commencing for many, thought I would open a new thread for Starmada folks to post some before and after pics and chatter what we plan to add to the rigs. Also figure the stark differences of the type pics will provide ideas to current...
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    Your project.....again?

    Spent some time looking at Ad's, CLIST, etc. If I was to do another project, it would have to be one of these 3 in priority order: 1. A 22' SuperSport V5 Way down the line.............. 2. A 14-15" tin can for easy fishing ONLY Out of boredom and challenge..................lol leaker 3...
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    79 1150 ptt

    fixed it myself
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    Wiring Q for 24v

    Going to connect 2 identical batteries in Series to get to 24v for a trolling motor. I have 8 gauge wire coming in from the female plug/receptacle. I have 6 gauge to jump the batteries and to use for a 50 amp Rig Rite circuit breaker. This breaker is the type that has the clamp to connect to...
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    Some trolling motor advice

    The Facts: Got a used MOTORGUIDE 24v with a Marinco locking plug 2 wire(black/red) 30amp/125v plug. (not interested in purchasing the female side of this plug) Old boat came with a 12v Minnkota that had a spliced plug, 2 wire three prong male and corresponding female mounted in bow facsia...
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    24v trolling motor question

    picked up a used 24v Motorguide, has a black and red wire connected to a 3 prong plug can't locate 3 prong female receptacle anywhere I like using the plug-in method If I cut the male plug off, what is my replacement plug and receptacle options, and remaining wiring between the batteries, i.e...
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    79 Starcraft SS18 Project

    Re: 79 SS18 Project Re: 79 SS18 Project Starting to get back on the project. Crummy winter weather for all of us, lack of funds, and other obligations. Pretty much done with electrical, trimming the sidewalls and storage areas in the bow, ready to mount steering, tie down the bow deck, etc...
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    1975 SS 16' Rebuild

    Re: 1975 SS 16' Rebuild I am veneering and putting marine vinyl on my side consoles, as well as the interior side. Follow the closepins? My fronts are carpeted, you see the sides in royal blue.
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    79 Starcraft SS18 Project

    Re: 79 SS18 Project Re: 79 SS18 Project The new dash covered in Formica Black Microdot and bow deck: It appears that album pictures exist in "manage attachments"
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    79 Starcraft SS18 Project

    Re: 79 SS18 Project Re: 79 SS18 Project 3 of 3: Deck in process: Rear casting deck dry fit: Deck carpeted, and some dry assembly of the consoles, and rear deck:
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    79 Starcraft SS18 Project

    Re: 79 SS18 Project Re: 79 SS18 Project After the deck was removed, cleaned it, reset about 30 stringer rivets, water tested flooding the hull with food colored water, no leaks, still did the Gluvit as I had 1/2 gallon left from my 2000 Star. My foam sheets were in great shape, so I used...
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