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  1. classiccat

    1987 Starcraft islander 190v?

    lookin' good 87! it's a little more time & expense but totally worth it. The aluminum will rot out before that transom does! :LOL:
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    @MNhunter1 is spot on when saying that it all works together; if 1 component fails (rotten deck, busted pop rivets, etc) things start flopping. that z panel is quite rigid however I think aluminum angle would be fine as well. The outer chine on my SS18 was already compromised so I added quite...
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    2021 Starcraft Splash of the Year Champion!

    Please join me in Congratulating @Moserkr for becoming the 2021 Starcraft Splash of the Year Champion! Also a virtual round of applause to the other contestants @BOYS & TOYS , @jdvasher and @boaterdave90210 ! Great job fellas!!
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    2021 Starcraft Splash of the Year Vote

    Please join me in Congratulating @Moserkr for becoming the 2021 Starcraft Splash of the Year Champion! Also a virtual round of applause to the other contestants @BOYS & TOYS , @jdvasher and @boaterdave90210 ! Great job fellas!!
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    2021 Starcraft Splash of the Year Vote

    Perhaps the final bump with only 14 1/2hrs remaining before the polls close!
  6. classiccat

    1974 Starcraft 21’ Holiday

    if little/none of the corrosion is completely through the hull skin, fixing those cracks and reinforcing the outer-chine, spray-rail is doable. You'll need to get equipped for riveting if you aren't already.
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    2021 Starcraft Splash of the Year Vote

    BUMP! 2 days left to cast your vote for one of these awesome builds!!
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    The only area that I painted (Interlux system) on my SS18 below the waterline is on the transom and it's a trailer queen; the majority of my exterior hull is bare down there . So far all of my paint looks like the day I applied it. I'm not sure what a failing interlux system looks like...
  9. classiccat

    1974 Starcraft 21’ Holiday

    these gaps at the rib ends are a little concerning...that happens when the hull flexes downwards. As @MNhunter1 suggested, be on the lookout for cracks @ those outermost rivets when you get the truckbed liner removed. Don't panic if you do find them... a few of us (myself included) had to...
  10. classiccat

    1974 Starcraft 21’ Holiday

    Welcome to the Starmada! You're on the right path getting that truckbed liner off to fully assess the hull condition. Hopefully the wooden sidepanels were still there and intact...without those side supports, the outer chine & spray rail tend to flex and crack. We've seen enough of these to...
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    2021 Starcraft Splash of the Year Vote

    We all take breaks from the forum from time-to-time and you're a valuable contributor g0ne! Plenty of time left to review the build threads and pick your favorite! (y)(y)
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    2021 Starcraft Splash of the Year Vote

  13. classiccat

    New Journey

    good progress! I've never worked with coal tar epoxy however I'm in the camp of coating aluminum with anything below the waterline (interior or exterior) is a recipe for corrosion in the long term. if you don't have perfect adhesion, it eventually delaminates and will trap water against the...
  14. classiccat

    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    abrading by hand around the rivets would work. You'll want to Gflex before priming.
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    I called interlux and they insisted that interprotect be applied on freshly sanded aluminum...the sooner the better for reasons highlighted in the link (oxidation). Mine is holding up great...zero signs of adhesion failure anywhere.
  16. classiccat

    Post a pic of your starcraft!

    Happy New Year! Nice Nova!
  17. classiccat

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    Happy Holidays @Moserkr ! Your lean-to is certainly earning its keep! Thanks for taking all of the snow this season (i can still see my lawn here in upstate NY :ROFLMAO:!)
  18. classiccat

    My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport

    hey 87...the side that goes against the aluminum transom skin is unpainted. No need since it's never going to be exposed to UV. The side facing the hull is painted with Interlux Primekote followed by 2-part Perfection. I didn't bother cladding the exposed side with more aluminum. hope that...
  19. classiccat

    1973 Starcraft SuperSport 16ft. restoration questions

    Merry Christmas Joe and Joyce!!!
  20. classiccat

    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    I've been very impressed with the Interlux line on my topside & transom. Interprotect with the initial primer / adhesion (foam roller), PrimeKote for the secondary primer (foam roller) and Perfection for the top coat (roll-n-tip).
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