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Re: Before and After Pic Parade
Dozer, that looks like a 4 cyl 90, would you have any pics of you on the water. I think I have a chance at a similare 4 cyl OB and am interested in seeing it on the water. My 1st thought is the motor is a tad heavy...
Thanks...
-Jim
Re: New Project, 88 SFM 160
Well all good things must come to an end, and Vacation is now over. I did make some good progress.
Hopefully I can get this thing completed by Thanksgiving?
The interior that is?
Re: New Project, 88 SFM 160
Well the rain finally let up enough to get the floor laid down.
If the rain will hold up for just a bit I?ll work on getting the console and liver well installed before the vacation is over.
Re: My quest to find a cheap 1970's Starcraft SS!
Re: My quest to find a cheap 1970's Starcraft SS!
Show, That is a Large tank.. But the good news is they come out easy.. just drill the rivets and lift it out. might still have some fuel. it will be easer to remove empty..
I had a similar...
Any ideas for a floor covering other that carpet? I am looking for something that will dry relatively quickly. I should say something that won?t hold water, and is cool in the heat of summer.
One of my 1st thoughts was Truck bed liner in a light color, i.e. white or speckled...
This was...
Re: New Project, 88 SFM 160
Well i had not planned on it but as I said earlier. The Transom needed to be replaced.
Well I able to finish that up this afternoon, also have been kind of working on the floor while I was waiting on the resin to cure on the transom.
So now I have the floor...
Re: New Project, 88 SFM 160
Well took the transom out this afternoon. i was a bit hesitant about taking the rear-end apart to replace the transom. I was getting ready to disassemble that thing. Got to thinking about maybe I could get some blueprints for the boat and make the task easier. So I...
Re: New Project, 88 SFM 160
Ok, the floor is out, presure washed almot all the dirt is gone...
2 questions...
1. should i keep the foam? I can let it sit in the Sun for a few days and dry.. i have the floor out rivets out and have cleaned the inside.. i am looking at using a aluminum and...
So my Father came to me and asked me to Resto this old boat he was able to pick up from a friend for $00.00. I told him let me take a look and we'll talk.. This what he had..
I think it's kinda sweet. always like'd the starcraft...
Inside is kinda rotton, but this too shall pass...
Thanks, -Jim
New Guy from Florida
New Guy from Florida
Hey all,
New Guy from Florida,
Just became the new owner of this 88 SFM 160, It's gona need a floor, but the price was right..
-Jim
