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  1. Huron Angler

    Zinc Chromate availablilty

    I have heard from some retailers that ZC is outlawed by the EPA and no longer stocked. I did buy enough for minor painting recently, but I'm wondering if you've heard anything similar?
  2. Huron Angler

    '79 Starcraft SS 16 restoration

    Re: '79 Starcraft SS 16 restoration Happy to report some work done and a good lead on an outboard for the SS.:) I'm hoping to own this mid 70s Johnson 70hp later this week.:D:D Will meeting the current owner on friday, and the motor sounds like a good one. He says it fires up on a twitch of...
  3. Huron Angler

    Score one for the salmon!

    http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/10/111028-condit-dam-removal-video/ It's hard to believe that after 100 years they were just now considering a fish ladder?:facepalm: Glad this dam is gone, many more to go to restore the spawning routes for these great fish:)
  4. Huron Angler

    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration I know exactly how ya feel Dave, and I agree that it's good to be on the right track:D Next summer we will be spending all of our extra cash on 50:1 fuel mix hopefully:) The trim in red will look very sharp, good idea.
  5. Huron Angler

    Helicopter down in Afghanistan, R.I.P. to the SEALS

    Here's a link to an article about the incident. Devastating loss to our military...and more so for the families.:( I grew up with one of the SEALS killed. Same grade in school in a small town, both of our fathers coached little league, he was always the best athlete. I was not surprised to...
  6. Huron Angler

    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration The deck is looking good DJ, nice work there:) Your boat looks cavernous compared to mine. Can't wait to see her all finished up.
  7. Huron Angler

    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration Not knowing anything about pour-in foam isn't gonna keep me from saying, nice job pouring the foam:D Looks like factory to me. Hope it stays dry down there for ya.:)
  8. Huron Angler

    And you thought you had corrosion/electrolysis issues

    http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/06/shipbuilder-blames-navy-as-brand-new-warship-disintegrates/ Maybe they need some sacrificial zinc?
  9. Huron Angler

    New lake in Michigan!

    http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011106200323 Royalties from mining to the tune of $1.25 million is being used to turn a quarry into a 70' deep 93 acre lake:) It should be good habitat for walleye and trout hopefully.:D Despite conventional wisdom to the contrary...
  10. Huron Angler

    '71 Merc 800 lower unit mating issues

    Having a tough time getting the lower to bolt up as it should. My understanding is that everything needs to be in FWD gear to do this correctly. Is this correct? The flywheel is spun to allow the teeth to lock in I believe. I'm also having difficulty getting it to fit around the black...
  11. Huron Angler

    '71 Merc 800 water pump 3 bolts or four?

    I'm in the process of reassembling my lower unit and had a quick question. 3 or 4 bolts? There are three that face upwards and a spot for one more bolt to be inserted. Of course I should know the answer since I took it apart but that's not the case.:facepalm::rolleyes: My concern is that I...
  12. Huron Angler

    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration Same here, mine are more squared-off and loose. I think I am leaning towards replacing my rubrail now.:)
  13. Huron Angler

    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration That's great news, many folks will benefit from you finding out the right part to fit perfectly. Nice work.:)
  14. Huron Angler

    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration Are you going to add some weight to it prior to floating to check for leaks? If it's a bare hull you might not get enough pressure to show leaks, and she might float so high that rivets normally under the waterline will be above. When the fully...
  15. Huron Angler

    Adding a fishing deck to a bowrider - anyone done it?

    Re: Adding a fishing deck to a bowrider - anyone done it? There are a few of us that are restoring Starcrafts that are going in this direction. I might add a piece to mount a pedestal base that attaches to the benches in the bow. Not sure the best way to do this, some aluminum angle could...
  16. Huron Angler

    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration I did two or three coats on each side and as much as it took on the edges. I saw the photos of the rig in the other thread and she looked great before the restoration. Can't wait to see what it looks like after all this work.:)
  17. Huron Angler

    Lets Talk Tops

    Re: Lets Talk Tops I'd really like to get one like this, one that also has zip-in side curtains also.
  18. Huron Angler

    Pretty fast prop-driven aluminum rig

    140mph...looks unique...and fun:D http://www.wired.com/autopia/2011/03/schienenzeppelin/#
  19. Huron Angler

    You know it's springtime when...

    The first tractor-trailer laden with newly crafted pieces of tin appears on our highways surrounding the NE Indiana region.:D Oh...and I also saw a robin eating half-frozen bugs in the yard this morning too;)
  20. Huron Angler

    Scott Atwater Bail-a-Matic 10hp

    There is a 10hp Scott Atwater available locally. It's $300 and I like the motor. I'm curious if these are show pieces at this point or can parts be found? It looks like it's an early 50s model maybe. I have a 12 footer that I could use the motor on, and the price is pretty reasonable if the...
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