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  1. ratdude747

    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    Same shade as the fiberglass... there and in the bilge. Didn't leave marks on my fingers either. In any case, what would I do from here, short of chopping the entire interior to pieces as an "exploration"? The only non-glassed wood I've found is deckboards and the back of the rear seat. Back...
  2. ratdude747

    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    Took a look this evening while I had the opportunity (installing some new carb gaskets). Looks like there has been moisture there before.... As the carpet is peeled. But it's all glass coated and painted black like the rest of the boat: (Shot at the back where the floor bows a bit) The lid...
  3. ratdude747

    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    Obtained today... I was impatient. If time/weather permit, I'll see what I can do this week after work.
  4. ratdude747

    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    Oil obtained... yes it was cheaper at Menards, especially since they also sell quarts and it was good for a rebate...
  5. ratdude747

    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    I'll grab T4 then... Was trying to prevent long term sludging but as little as I see this getting used relative to the change frequency, it probably doesn't matter. I've also read that conventional multi-weights are no good for marine use due to excessive shear thinning (especially since the...
  6. ratdude747

    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    Which is what I was originally going to use, specifically T6 full synth. But I got worried about drainback and leaks (and a bit of sticker shock since I can only get rotella in 1 gallon and 2.5 gallon jugs, no quarts, at least locally.). But, I haven't changed it yet (and due to a last minute...
  7. ratdude747

    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    Will do when weather permits. Not sure what to look for without cutting the whole thing down... The wood under the back seat cushion was good. As was everything in the engine compartment/bilge. Somewhere I have a moisture checker (like home inspectors use)... but goodness knows what I did with...
  8. ratdude747

    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    I'll look closer this weekend (or today, if I have time and weather is good). From what I could see/feel the last time I looked into it, I didn't find any rot or anything obviously failed. It's right in front of the back seat, where the lid of the ski compartment ends. There's definitely wood...
  9. ratdude747

    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    Missed this. All of the wood, as far as I can tell, is good shape. There is a soft spot by the back of the ski compartment, but that seems to have more to do with a lack of support than wood damage. Also, a tack strip fell off the sundeck bottom, but I'll eventually fix that. I checked the...
  10. ratdude747

    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    Thanks. They did have the grandkids clean it while it sat. Unfortunately I don't have a covered place to store it (Garage full and too low), so I bought a seal skin cover. Doesn't fit quite right, but that's because I ordered the wrong size because they initially told me it was an 18, not a...
  11. ratdude747

    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    New forum member and also a new boater. To put a long story short, back in September my best friend's aunt gifted me a 1976 Starcraft Montego 16 that they were the original owners of. It hadn't run in 10 years and had sat in a garage/barn. Died on the water with ignition issues (suspected...
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