gas tank supports didn't work, the tank doesn't sit at the same height on all the ribs. So the forward part of the tank, the main fill and vent hose were above the floor. Gonna try supports at the rear and just the vinyl pads up front.
Transom work.
previous owner did some really dumb repairs and nearly burnt the boat with this switch for the downrigger power outlets.
he cut the rot out of the transom and replaced it with pressure treated 2"x8" boards.
The new transom, 3 pieces of 1/2" arauco ply. Center piece is square the outer pieces clocked as much as possible in opposite directions. Holes drilled oversized and filled to be redrilled when installed. 3 coats of West system epoxy to seal it all
Great to see another old Starcraft being brought back, check out our section with all manner of SC boat rebuilds underway. It's easy to get burred here in the general resto forum.
I had the ribs welded, I'm assuming the previous owner, who used the boat to fish tournaments, went full speed in conditions he shouldn't have. My theory is that they crack around that area because of pounding through waves.
Also the boat was winterized/stored in almost bow down position so water freezing under the ribs didn't help.
Transom work.
