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  1. MNhunter1

    Shoreline Trailer Highlander Series

    My bad, I guess I just read it as Shoreland'r.
  2. MNhunter1

    1968 Starcraft Chieftain 21

    Check out the Starcraft forum as well. Lots of Starcraft specific information, knowledge, and restorations including several other Chieftains: https://forums.iboats.com/forum/starcraft-boats.131/
  3. MNhunter1

    Shoreline Trailer Highlander Series

    Do you have the VIN number? I was able to call Shoreland'r and leave a message and someone emailed back with the information. PM me and I can provide the contact information of the individual who assisted me. They don't make it easy to get in touch with someone outside the local dealers.
  4. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    Got the bulk of the trailer painted this weekend (pics over in the trailer forum) and managed to get the kids out for a little fishing in between coats...
  5. MNhunter1

    Shoreland'r Rebuild

    Got some paint laid down this weekend. Still have some smalls like the winch post and roller brackets to finish, but the heavy lift is done!
  6. MNhunter1

    Shoreland'r Rebuild

    This was a 12 roller trailer, with two sets of four in the back and 2 each on each side in the front, along with the keel rollers. I'm keeping the 8 rear rollers, but replacing the front roller with short bunks. Keeping the keel rollers as well. Apparently, the model numbers back in the day...
  7. MNhunter1

    Shoreland'r Rebuild

    The hubs I ordered came with single lip grease seals and I ordered some Bearing Buddy double lip replacements. The replacement seals are the correct I.D. and O.D., but slightly thinner in width than the originals. Do I press them down in the hub a bit(leaving a slight lip) to sit against the...
  8. MNhunter1

    196X Starcraft Mariner 16

    To be honest, the trailer looks like its in pretty rough shape based on the pictures. I'd start by stripping those rusted side guides and raw wood off, as well as that makeshift wood cross member for the transom support. Your rear rollers should really be aligned with the transom as that is...
  9. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    Trailer work continues... Just adding a link to my Shoreland'r Trailer Rebuild for cross reference here.
  10. MNhunter1

    Shoreland'r Rebuild

    1984 Shoreland'r SS-R1612C
  11. MNhunter1

    Shoreland'r Rebuild

    Just a little update as I've slowly been grinding away at this trailer project. Currently have all the major frame pieces stripped as good as I could with an assortment of wire brushes, stripping pads, flapper discs, and sanding pads via angle grinder, drill, and orbital sander. Gave it all a...
  12. MNhunter1

    196X Starcraft Mariner 16

    No place for pressure treated wood an aluminum boat. Stick with marine ply or an exterior grade ply like ACX or BCX and seal with Epoxy or spar depending on the application. The chemicals in pressure treated wood results in corrosion of the aluminum. I'm doing my trailer work now. I recommend...
  13. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    I need to stick with the rollers for the rear(as far as I can tell) with the way the trailer/pivoting rear cross member is configured, but plan to replace the front rollers with some short 36"-42" bunks. All the bunk version I have seen have a fixed rear cross member. I suppose I could try to...
  14. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    Thanks! So no issue/adhesion concerns hitting it with the clean metal primer after treating with the Correseal or phosphoric? Treat(all, not just rusty spots), prime, paint.
  15. MNhunter1

    Shoreland'r Rebuild

    Thanks Roscoe, Yeah, problem with the bolt on tongue is I'd need about a 10ft section of 3x3 and I'm not sure I can find it locally. I may just go with the swing away as it seems like the best option. Ordering all new hardware, so will be sure those pivot bolts are grade 8. assuming grade 8...
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    Shoreland'r Rebuild

    Here's the same boat, same year, similar trailer (not mine) as another example:
  17. MNhunter1

    Shoreland'r Rebuild

    Its a good, robust trailer that seems to fit the hull just fine, just short in the tongue. I don't feel its necessarily undersized and has carried it just fine for 40 years.
  18. MNhunter1

    Shoreland'r Rebuild

    Greetings all! I usually hang out on the Starcraft forums, but ventured over here for some guidance on the rebuild of my early 80's Shoreland'r trailer. I just leapfrogged the boat off the trailer and onto a cradle I threw together. Got everything torn apart and currently ordering new...
  19. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    My dilemma... I've been working on the parts with a flapper disc/angle grinder, 80 grit on an orbital sander, and some wire wheels. I had planned to hit everything with Rustoleum Rusty Metal Primer before laying down some Rusto Pro as a topcoat, but I'm reading some conflicting information on...
  20. MNhunter1

    New Journey

    I remember as a kid, taking things apart out of curiosity, but often never got around to putting them back together. I hope things have changed...😁
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