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  1. nomrwrk

    Post a pic of your starcraft!

    Re: Post a pic of your starcraft! Little Missy being restored. Almost done. Here's her on the water
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    Starcraft Chieftain 1972 MK4

    Re: Chieftain 1972 MK4 Re: Chieftain 1972 MK4 I had the same debate when I refurbished my first boat (16 ft Alumacraft) three years ago. I went the Nautolex route and I am quite happy with the results. As you can see from this picture (redoing all of the wood in my 1974 Chieftain), I went...
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    Mercruiser 165 Outdrive Installation Done Correctly?

    After reading many past posts, I recently serviced my impeller and outdrive. After three attempts :facepalm: to correctly install the outdrive, I think I got it right. The 1st attempt, all gears were locked and couldn't move the prop. My 2nd attempt left me without reverse gear. My 3rd...
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    where can I get the aluminum transom cap piece ? (strip on top of transom)

    Re: where can I get the aluminum transom cap piece ? (strip on top of transom) Here's the pic of one of the transom caps. I used marine sealant to attach and ensure water doesn't find its way to the transom.
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    When did Murphy visit you?

    Re: When did Murphy visit you? Murphy stopped by the other day and slapped my head with the kicker motor keel. After an emergency room visit, a mild concussion, and three stiches I paid my debt in full to Murph!
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    Found My Boat - Water Ready 21' 1974 Chieftain

    Re: Found My Boat - Water Ready 21' 1974 Chieftain Glad to hear that my posts are helpful. Thanks! She is a sweet ride (no pun intended). I thought you guys might like an update on the work to date. After removing all of the paint and uncovering the corrosion that was hidden from me, I...
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    Found My Boat - Water Ready 21' 1974 Chieftain

    Re: Found My Boat - Water Ready 21' 1974 Chieftain Here's a pic of the zinc outlined in red. The location is good and it should have been working. Placing the zinc over several layers of paint made it ineffective. It needs to be touching freshly cleaned, bright aluminium. I've started...
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    Found My Boat - Water Ready 21' 1974 Chieftain

    Re: Found My Boat - Water Ready 21' 1974 Chieftain Thanks guys. I do have a grin ear-to-ear :D. I can't wait to get her registered for 2012 and on the water. BTW - The Chieftain came with its orignial MerCruiser Stern Drive Operation and Maintenance Manual for Models 120-140-165, published...
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    Found My Boat - Water Ready 21' 1974 Chieftain

    After a long search for a big water, ocean ready Starcraft (Islander, Chieftain, Holiday) that didn't cost me an arm and a leg, left me room in my budget for a kicker motor, and required minimal work to make it my own, I bought one last weekend - 1974 21 CHM4 I/0 The owner has always kept the...
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    Updated/Restored 1995 Alumacraft Lunker V16

    Hey - thought the group would like to see my most recent Alumacraft restoration project. You guys gave me a lot of good insights when starting the project, so I thought I should share the end result. I think she looks pretty good. What do you think...
  11. nomrwrk

    1974 Starcraft Chieftain Mark IV - Hmm....

    I am in need of Starmada's expert guidance. I am currently looking at buying a 21' 1974 Starcraft Chieftain in the Portland Oregon metro area; I live in Oregon City. The seller inherited the Chieftain from his father. It has been primarily used on the Columbia River - Buoy 10 at the mouth of...
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