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    2000 70hp bogging and then takes off runs fine on top end

    I have a completly new fuel system,tank clean,all new hoses,primer bulb ,water seperator,carbs gone through,new cdi pack,new plugs.Cranks fine every time,will idle in gear until you start to put the fuel to it and thens boggs down.Can feather it under way at the carb linkage and get it to move a...
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    Splashed!! 73 16ft ss

    Hey guys and gals! Finally got my little 16 footer wet for the first time this past Sunday.It went and came back! LOL.I took the wife out for her maiden voyage and seeing the smile on her face was worth every minute I spent on this resto.My face was hurting to from grinning all day long as...
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    73 Super Sport 16ft.DONE!!

    I have finally gotten to the finish line on my baby.Still one or two things to do but nothing major,put the stickers on and the stripe down the side,(will have to wait till warmer weather for the stripe).but for the most part she's done.Anyway here's some pics of what I have for...
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    can someone help with upload of photobucket pics?

    I need help putting my photobucket on the site. any help? thanks
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    starcraft parts on ebay!

    Through my travels on EBay I found some corner pieces and nose piece and a neptune rechromed light if any one is looking for these but i'd hurry.They probably wont last long.
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    12 screws away!!!

    Just wanted to say Merry Christmas to everyone and all the thanks in the world for all the help I've gotten on this fourm to get me through my 73 Super Sport. I'm twelve screws from finishing this project build.I'm still gonna put the srtipes on the sides when the weather gets warmer,but the...
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    Super fisherman deck update

    Here's a few pics to show the progress of the ss deck.I have been waiting on storage locker locks and the deck board locks to arrive,so I've been working on carpeting for the deck and the supports for the storage lids.I did have to go larger on the angle for the lids.The 3/4 wasn't wide enough...
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    73 SS Super fisherman deck attempt

    Thanks to Huron Angler for the idea of doing my deck along the lines of the super fisherman.Those pics he posted made me want to try it on this 73.I think it will turn out ok.Iv'e got my bracing cut and hinges and latches on order as well as carpet and seats and pedestles and mounts and,and so...
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    73 super sport updates NEW PICS!

    Well guys,been working on the ss and she's been painted, consoles built,flotation and main flooring is in,tank fitted,trim is back on,consoles installed, working on front casting deck.I'm going to build the deck like the super fisherman with the convertible center board that's removable and...
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    Word of caution please read!!!

    I'm sure everyone knows when painting with these volatile paints you need to take every precaution you can.I got sick painting my boat with polyurethane paint.I thought i had taken every precaution I could but I missed something important.I purchased the correct mask,tyvex suit,nitril gloves,a...
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    Not a tinnie but wow!

    I thought you guys would appreciate the craftsmanship of this ride.even though it's not a Starcraft it is a star craft.I saw the resto on this and I just thought I had a chore on mine. These guys are true artist and some helluva craftsmen.
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    Super Sport trim question

    Anybody know where to find the little stainless screw pins used on the trim pieces? I remember scratching around in the mush of wood and junk seeking out these little jewels and picking up every one I could find;but of course I have come up short to finish the trim pieces.Any ideas? Thanks, JimmyJ
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    73 super sport pics hull paint

    Well here's the latest on the hull paint. I really like the Blue Water Marine paint.It mixed well with the xylene thinner and was a breeze to spray.Started with a good sanding,followed with a wash down of plain water.Let dry.Then used a gallon of white vinegar to a gallon of water and brushed...
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    73 16ft Supa Sport Update!

    Finally got the hull welded on this jewell and what a fiasco.Called a "reputable" welder out to the house.Thought he was bringing a tig unit with him,But NO.He pops out with a stick welder and fluxed aluminum rod.Started to tell him then to fa getta bout it right there but he assured me it was...
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    Paint question

    Has anyone used Blue Water Mega Gloss polyurethane paints? I've heard good and not so good reviews on it.I think the main issue is the thinner used with this paint.They say that xylene have given good results,but others not so good.So I was wondering if anyone has used it or knows anything about...
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    16ft ss jackplate question

    Anyone installed a jackplate on their 16ft ss and if so what setback would be best? I have a 6"setback jackplate now that I could use but was wondering if that might be to much.any help?I'm hanging a 2000 model 70hp johnny on it with a 19p prop.Thanks
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    73 Super Sport update!!

    Hi guys,thought I'd give ya'll an update on my little ss project. Havent been able to work much in this blast furnace heat wave we've been having,but I've gotten a little bit done.I've been gathering materials like epoxy,vinyl,Gulvit,fasteners,paint,etc.Got my replacement side boards,dash...
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    73 super sport paint help!

    Just wondering what paint to use on this critter.My bottom paint is in pretty good shape.I just want to take care of some bare metal in a few places with some etching primer,scuff the paint and recoat it with a couple of coats of something that's as hard as woodpecker lips.Any suggestions that I...
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    73 starcraft super sport bow wood ?

    Anyone replaced the wood in the bow area on the open bow of a super sport.I started removing the fastners that hold it in place and found I couldnt get it out without cutting it and thats no problem, it's going back with it .It looks like it and the bow supports were put in before it was...
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    1973 16 ft.Starcraft Super Sport renovation

    Hi guys.I'm a newbie to the forum and this is my first Starcraft. Found her in Sc. but she has made it all the way from California.I have always liked these boats,but never could find one that wasn't beat all to pieces,so I took a chance on her cause I couldn't stand to see this boat go...
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