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Re: 1986 Starcraft Islander
It has been quite a while since I checked in here. What I refer to as the "fun(er) stuff" is done. The boat is 100% back together, and I am very pleased with how it came out. New transom and floor, only a few imperfections. I've only been able to get it out once...
This boat was handed down to me after sitting for 6 years. I have had it out three times, and have been working on it quite a bit in the driveway. I have a feeling that the VRO pump may be failing and that it needs thermostats. The boat will run decent, then act like it is not getting fuel...
Re: 1986 Starcraft Islander
I have made some more progress on the "Freebee". The old transom is pulled, it was in a lot worse shape than I had thought, can't believe how much water logged weight it was carrying. I have the new transom cut and the glue is setting. Used screws to temporarily...
I am doing some work on a 22' islander and have a question regarding the decking. I have torn out one section of the old decking, cut new, and painted with Tuff Coat. I bought some coated TEK self tapping wood to metal screws and thought these would be pretty slick. The problem is, the...
