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    Yamaha Tach Signal

    I've got a 2007 F60, with 703 controls, originally with no instruments. I purchased a used Yamaha pro-series tach (6Y5-83540-14-00), and have wired it to the 703 per the schematic (black-black, green-green, yellow-yellow, but am not seeing any response on the tach. The oil and temp warning...
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Port console kick panel - seemed like a good place for fire extinguisher and safety kit. Fuse box - wiring needs a bit of tidying yet. Ran 12V to fuse box, from fuses to the 6-gang switch panel, then back into area above kick panel where the switch outputs are labelled and connected to the...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Very nice! Is that the stock windscreen? Very sporty! I'm imagining "My name is Bond, James Bond..." Sean Connery version for sure.
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    SSM - nice to be out on the water for sure! I'm hoping to get out for a shakedown run later this week before hauling the ship north for the season. As for the canvas work - I have some experience in that area, and a machine that will do a decent job. We'll get something sorted in short order...
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Good news! Found the mooring cover! I had it folded up and set on the seat of my son's snowmobile. He put his snowmobile cover overtop, with my boat cover hidden underneath. Glad I found it - thought I was loosing my marbles...
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Wiring done. 1.) Twin bilge pumps, both with manual switches, one also auto-switched via fused float circuit. 2.) Bow LED light - new, old extend-a-mast stern light still hanging on for now. Learned that a single contact bulb in the rear mast will short out the two contacts and blow the fuse...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    I have a soft spot for small runabouts with wrap-around windscreens. I almost bought a Starcraft JetStar before my current project. Looking back on it, I'm glad I passed on it. It was too far gone and too high a price. At least next time I'll know what to look for!
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Whoa. Almost joined the dark side! Even though this project is far more involved than I had expected initially, I must admit I keep looking fondly at old aluminum hulks I spot sitting in backyards around the province. Must resist like you did, and focus on the one in the shop though!
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    That sucks about the alignment issue. The center pane on my new windshield is quite rigid. Not sure if it's been bonded into the frame or not, but that sounds like an idea worth trying.
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    Aluminum extrusion trim sources?

    HD does show channels on their website. Not sure if it's the profile you're looking for though: https://www.homedepot.ca/search?q=channel&filter=c5q
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    I did quite a bit of fiddling to adjust and fit my replacement windscreen. Adjustment areas on mine were primarily the height of the 'feet' on the bottom of the inner consoles, and the angle of the windscreen 'wings'. Given I re-worked the windscreen side wings to suit, I was able to adjust to...
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    That's awesome! Thanks for posting up those pics. You've got the modern Yamaha power as well. I'm hoping to splash this one in the next couple weeks. Need to update with some more pics at some point.
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    My hull is an Aluminum Goods Corp from the mid-70's. It's a near copy of the SS16. However, the only wood in it is the transom, deck, and side panels. And I suppose perhaps seat cushion bases.
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Is that use of wood normal for the Starcraft line? That's all aluminum in my hull.
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    198x SS-150 rebuild

    Sorry, bad memory... Solvable brand. I bought a couple jugs at the ReStore where they clear out Home Depot returns. There is regular and 'heavy duty'. The heavy duty was what I ended up using and had good luck with. Cdn Tire sells it as well, and it doesn't get very good reviews, so YMMV...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    (Puts hand up sheepishly...) Can I ask what this charging port is typically used for? Does the charging system on the boat not re-charge the batteries when you're underway? Or is it that the trolling battery is so depleted it needs more time 'on charge' than the typical return trip to the...
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    My brief burst of energy on the project is being stalled by other obligations for the next week or so. You might have yours done by then? Here's what I'm in the midst of doing in that area: Each panel is roughly 16" x 18". A small bevel of the lower leading corner is needed to fit nicely, but...
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Good idea on the nylock nuts. Too late, though, as it's already buttoned up! The engine as removed used double stainless hex nuts, with one jammed up against the other. Not the 'thin' jam nuts like the term probably indicates, just a second std nut torqued against the first. With all the...
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    1973 Starcraft SuperSport 16ft. restoration questions

    Sounds like a keeper to me!
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Now that they are installed, what's the preferred method to install transom clamp bolts? I buttered everything up with 5200, and snugged the bolts up, but not fully torqued. My thought is that will leave a thicker layer of the 5200 to cure under the washers. Tonight, 24 hrs later, I'm...
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