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

    I can't see there being an issue between hull and foam, as it's on a slope and the foam is sitting loose on the bottom, not adhered to it like old spray/pour-in stuff. Now up under the decking, perhaps that might be a potential issue? I suppose it'll depend how precisely fit the pieces are, and...
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Thanks for the replies folks. The interest and guidance is greatly appreciated! I'm away from the boat this week, but hope to get back at it this weekend. One more inside hull inspection, and then it's time to start fitting the xps foam pieces in place. I built a hot-wire cutter a few years...
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    I've seen similar discussions about the bedliner products. The Coat-It is epoxy-based, so I'm thinking it's more like Gluvit or G-Flex and hopefully isn't susceptible to those issues. (fingers crossed now!!).
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    Nautolex Vinyl on Deck - Aluminum Hull

    I like how you think! I'm following what you've described above closely, but planning to have two bilge pumps for redundancy. As for the bare hull, will you be treating with Sharkhide or equivalent? My thought is to do the same, and I've ordered a can on Sharkhide to treat the bare aluminum...
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    Nautolex Vinyl on Deck - Aluminum Hull

    Thanks for the detailed reply. So many things to consider! This hull appears to have had pressure-treated ply used on the deck, as the stringers are heavily corroded, as are some of the rib ends that were in contact with the wood. There is also some corrosion spots on the hull skin also, one...
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Yeah, I suppose that could be the case. I was kind of thinking to have the deck more concave, with low section down the center to run water straight back to the bilge. I'll take another look once the Coat-it exercise is complete. It also ties in somewhat to the vinyl flooring install option I...
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    SSM - Thanks for the thoughts. I think I'll just glue on a wood strip like you described in option #1. I finished up the fitting of the plywood deck panels today. Pedestal holes are done, reinforcement pieces under the deck are finished as well. Now just sanding/re-inspecting the inner hull...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    That link describes using blasting media rather than sanding. That method would get the entire surface pretty evenly. When you're using orbital sander, is a hand-sand around (and on) each rivet head required?
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    I did a quick run with the Google, and found the following link that might be of interest: http://www.marinetteboat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1553&sid=720c70d619dbdf3844f54e6e7640e146#p1553
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Watching with interest! Are you using a self-etching primer below the Interprotect, or is it intended to go directly on bare aluminum?
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    Nautolex Vinyl on Deck - Aluminum Hull

    I've been reviewing various restoration threads, and there seems to be two different strategies for install: 1.) Screw or rivet new plywood in place in the hull, apply vinyl in one piece, wrapping up side of hull a few inches. 2.) Apply flooring to individual plywood pieces, wrapping vinyl...
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Here's a couple pics of the rib-ends I referred to in previous post. Starboard side is pretty much bang on, +- 1/16". Port side is consistently low 3/16" to 1/4"
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    I picked up a couple Garelick fixed-post pedestals. Both are adjustable in height, and the helm post top has slide rails for fore/aft adjustment as well. The posts are I think 2-3/4" diameter, and definitely not tapered. The post is roll-formed into the base flange, making the posts...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    For the G-Flex, I mixed small batches in empty single-serve yoghurt cups using a small digital kitchen scale to get the ratio correct. That worked out really slick - put empty cup on scale, and zero display, squirt in 'x' grams of part A, then 'x' more grams of part B, and mix. G-Flex is...
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    SSM - thx for the info. I like the swim ladder idea as well. That just might get added to the list. I'm still waiting for the gas guy to hook up the radiant tube heater, so I'm stuck doing 'cold' work in the shop for now. I've been cutting and fitting 5/8" ply to the floor. Next step is...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    That fourth pic with the corrosion pitting - whereabouts is that on the hull? I noticed some pitting along the waterline mostly on the transom. I've been planning to butter with JB-weld, and sand smooth, but am waiting for the shop heater installation to wrap up so I can get the hull up to a...
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    This will truly be a multi-purpose boat, used for basic transport and hauling of gear and supplies to our water-access cottage, as well as cruising, fishing, tubing. I showed my wife some pics of that layout, and she's concerned about it not being very comfortable, and suggested moving the...
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    So I think we've settled on eliminating our back-to-back seats in favour of two pedestal seats for front row, but wondering about the back area. Any thoughts on this side-bench arrangement from SmokerCraft? I'm thinking it would keep passenger weights better balanced fore/aft, and would...
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    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Nice! I've just been going through your build thread again now, and see your setup looks quite similar to the way our boat is set up. Ours waste the space in those 'shoulders', though filled with 6" of spray foam. I quickly found climbing around on there very handy for quickly popping on...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Not with this boat. We did break a thin layer around the dock a couple years back with the old Springbok. We normally keep our boat(s) pulled up on shore at the cottage at the end of the season, and get a ride out with a buddy with a heavy welded aluminum boat. Here's one of his last trips of...
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