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  1. Grandad

    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration Yup, scrap the carpet. Don't put anything into the construction that will not dry easily. The moisture trapped in a covered boat will promote mold & mildew and not just on the carpet. You can get it growing on things like PFD's and seats just...
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    Canadian Doctors at Battle of Gettysburg

    Just an interesting article in the Toronto Star about 2 Canuck doctors each serving on opposite sides of the US Civil War. According to the article at least 3,000 Canadians were enlisted with US troops. - Grandad Gettysburg, through the eyes of two Ontario doctors | Toronto Star
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration dj, why are you so concerned with the old glue? Any new covering will have a texture to it anyway. I doubt there's any need to knock yourself out removing the old stuff. A bit like trying to remove all the old paint before repainting. If it's...
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    What's a Good Offsite File Storage for iBoats Post Attachments?

    I'm looking for a way to link text files to a storage site that I think would function similarly to how Photobucket stores photos. I've been stymied by iBoats posting file size limits for a thread that I started...
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    Designing a Soft Top for My Tower

    Hi Guys. I'm trying to design a new canvas top for my old 21' Starcraft Holiday. I like the looks of the support ribs when they run fore and aft rather than the traditional athwartship. I'd like your comments on the looks and practicality of this design. In particular, I'd like to know how a...
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration I hadn't heard there was a problem with using it on the sides. That's what the Starcraft elves used on mine that lasted 39 years. I'm sure it all depends upon your adhesive. I used 3M 80 spray on one side only because it was so expensive and...
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration Hi dj, I'm surprised to hear that your floor is more than 72". Are you certain? My 21' Holiday has near vertical walls on a relatively wide beam and I still had to trim my 72" Nautolex. What does it measure? I wouldn't put carpet even in the...
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration :whoo: It looks fantastic dj !!! :director: Now get back to work. You've had your week off now. - Grandad ;)
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    Calling All Ontario Members

    Unfortunately, many iBoats members don't put their locations in their member profiles, but occasionally I see a comment from someone that indicates they live or play in my backyard of Ontario. I'd like to connect with some of you via internet using the iBoats forums. Ontario really is a...
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration I'd give them a minimum 1/4" if all you're going to see afterward is the front edge and that's assuming there's no wiggle in the hinge. Any less than that may require a future butcher job with changes due to humidity, wear and abuse. You could...
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration DJ, it's gonna be tricky trying to attach your hinge to 1/2" plywood. If you use the double wrap type that are stronger than the simple butt hinge, you'll find that 1/2" wood screws won't hold well and will likely fail. I suggest you plan on...
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration I used contact cement for both the wood floor and aluminum side pockets when I put in my Nautolex. I couldn't seem to find Nautolex 88 as recommended by the manufacturer in Ontario, so I used Ducan dek-master adhesive. http://www.ducan.com/ I...
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration Smacking the rivet on top to countersink it will surely drive the rivet loose at the bottom and loosen the floor. Then the floor will move up and down and the loose rivet will mar your new Nautolex. The heads drill off pretty quick and using...
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration Hindsight is always 20:20. I've never regretted putting more work into something that turned out right, but I've always regretted the times I didn't put the additional work in when it didn't turn out right. - Grandad
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration I was considering something like Gluvit for mine as it is still intact. I was thinking about masking both the deck and the rail with just a very narrow space where they meet and applying an epoxy sealer that would creep under the rail before...
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration dj - when you mount that rub rail consider using some sort of sealer/bedding compound between the rail and the deck and on each screw thread. My rub rail has never been removed or damaged, but somehow water on the deck manages to leak inside the...
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    Expert Advice on Making Boat Curtains

    So you want to make your own vinyl curtains. It's always good to know there are internet experts available to help you. Can you imagine following this method? - Grandad http://www.ehow.com/how_6917356_make-clear-vinyl-boat-curtains.html
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    For The Good of the Website

    This is a great website. I'm sure it didn't get that way without years of hard work and diligence by moderators and administrators. Perhaps members could help by proposing constructive changes based on their experiences using the website. Since joining about 6 months ago, I have considered...
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    Starcraft Holiday Reno and Hull Repair

    OK, I've lurked here long enough. It's time to tell my story over a few instalments to this thread. Much has been completed, but much more is to come. I have a 1972 21' Starcraft Holiday aluminum boat powered by a 120 HP Mercruiser I/O. I purchased it about 10 years ago, but it's been in the...
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration Will there be a problem with corrosion between the aluminum and bronze boat nails? - Grandad
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