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  1. srctx

    1963 14' Starcraft Seafarer project boat

    Once the the aluminium bondo dried I sanded these sections down and applied a layer of Gluvit to each seam and rivet on the entire boat. A note of caution here is with the Gluvit. The product is a two stage epoxy. While applying I was mixing in batches as I went and on section I didn't stir...
  2. srctx

    1963 14' Starcraft Seafarer project boat

    The keel had three locations of damage that I suspect lined up with the rollers on the trailer. While I know this was a boat forum the trailer rebuild was actually the first to be completed. I ended up wire bushing the trailer with a 1/2 inch buffer and stripping all the wood. Welded some...
  3. srctx

    1963 14' Starcraft Seafarer project boat

    I used Citristrip paint stripper to remove the worst of the paint. Then powerwashed the entire boat. Given the shape that the paint was in it removed a significant majority paint. The rest was removed with a wire wheel and I focused on all rivets and seems to make sure these were completely...
  4. srctx

    1963 14' Starcraft Seafarer project boat

    Removed all wood including the transom...
  5. srctx

    1963 14' Starcraft Seafarer project boat

    These are the starting point....
  6. srctx

    1963 14' Starcraft Seafarer project boat

    I am writing this thread post splash on this project... There are a number of reasons for doing so but I wanted to share some experiences from a novice perspective. As much as I've learned through this forum, I only felt it appropriate to share my experiences and decisions, for better or...
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