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Can anyone tell me how to attach the bow frame work to the hull ( just forward of the counsels ) Has anyone drilled out the old rivets and replaced them with pop rivets ? I repalced 1/2 " ply with 5/8 " ply and the fit is not quite the same . Thanks
Anyone upgrade their steering on older ( 71 Johnson 100hp ) to a transom mount thru tube adapter ( like T & R OSM 330 ) or do you restorers stick to clevis and support tube system original to my 18 ' 1971 Offshore ( SS ) . Any advantages ( that you know of to switching ) thanx for replys !!!
anyone ever install one of these.....is there any benefit as opposed to steering support tube and clevis method ? I am replacing everything from steering wheel back. I was told the front mount method was best......but the cost is more than twice the support tube route. 100hp Johnson . I wonder...
Hello guys.....thanks for all the restoration tips for starcraft boats. I'm trying to replace the deck on a starcraft offshore 18 '. After tearing out the floor ( I wasn't very gentle ) I now have oversize holes in the ribs and stringers. I guess that I should just try and find solid metal and...
