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  1. classiccat

    22' starcraft islander, crack(s) in hull -- aluminum repair options?

    late to the crack party :LOL: . Deck and sidepanel removal is needed. There's no easy button for fixing this right...we're just seeing a small window...i wouldn't be the least bit surprised if there are other areas that need repair. Given how that crack propagates along the chine break...
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    adding access hatches to Islander (tracking down a leak)

    Is it an I/O or O/B Model? How much water is coming in? IMO, Adding access ports at this point would be taking a shot in the dark. +1 on adding water while on the trailer...just enough to fill most of the bottom rivets and use the jack to shift water to different locations.
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    1976 22' SUS O/B "Hydration Break"

    before laminating try to make sure the bow of each piece counteracts each other: () or )(. Avoid (( or ))...if that makes any sense :LOL:
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    1976 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB - restomod

    first, stop using a rifle to remove rivets :ROFLMAO: Avoid welding...esp so close to the double rivet seam. The seam sealer will run out, contaminate the weld and you'll be left with a very leaky part of the boat. One idea i have looking at it, to at least fill the hole with solid aluminum...
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    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    Starcraft on the Water!! She looks high and dry!
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    198x SS-150 rebuild

    make sure you're not holding the bucking bar to tight to the rivet...you almost want to let it float there and bounce.
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    My First Boat, 1972 Starcraft Nova 16' Johnson 85HP

    Welcome to the Starmada! We've had a few Novas restored here in the group...@MNhunter1 completed a 15' O/B Nova a few years back if you need a little motivation! One of my favorite boats with the trademark single recessed stripe, no faux lapstrakes and the red/white/blue starcraft emblem...
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    1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration

    STARCRAFT ON THE WATER....AGAIN :D!! That's a thing of beauty right there!
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    1976 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB - restomod

    glad to see you're getting your grove back BWR! I'm trying to visualize how you're using JBWELD to plug bad rivet holes below the waterline. You're completely filling oblong holes w/ JB... then when it cures, drill a new hole and set a solid rivet into it? I'm curious/skeptical how that holds...
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    1963 Starcraft Rebuild

    Welcome! classic rig right there!
  11. classiccat

    My first StarCraft

    she's a beauty! you don't see uncovered / unpainted wood very often...it's really nice! how is traction when it's wet?
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Congrats on the dry bilge and the multitude of little, post-splash victories! That boat looks perfectly suited for that gorgeous lake.
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    1976 22' SUS O/B "Hydration Break"

    unless you're using it for testing/practice, it seems like a waste...unless you're installing a lexan polycarbonate deck :)
  14. classiccat

    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    STARCRAFT ON THE WATER! Congratulations! Looking forward to the pics!
  15. classiccat

    Post a pic of your starcraft!

    AWESOME rig right there! I'd say she's a keeper. Thanks for sharing!
  16. classiccat

    Mercury Key Switch - Panel Mount

    so my CMA statement, "test on scrap aluminum 1st" since I'm going completely off of your drawing and have zero experience installing this" :ROFLMAO: the cutout in the backer will have to be a little larger to accommodate the retainer (#3).
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    1968 StarCraft Holiday restoration

    Stripes! adds at least another 8.9 horsepower! regarding vinyl decals...i grabbed whatever i could off of ebay and etsy. Here's a recommendation from outside-the-box...this guy (Midwest Custom Graphics) helped me w/ some custom "stock" decals for my wheelhorse tractor. If you send him...
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    Mercury Key Switch - Panel Mount

    I'd definitely 1st try on some scrap aluminum but I think you want to match the outer diameter of the inner flange of #7 on the parts breakdown.
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    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Congratulations!!! Welcome to the Starmada Aubrey!
  20. classiccat

    Starfire 140

    Welcome! Nice, practical rig right there. what kind of information are you looking for?
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