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

    Thanks, I hope it wasn’t a dumb idea. I have one front and back. This boat sits more level with the front troller, 2 batts and an anchor up front. Because the hull can hold a lot of water in the front with heavy rains or a swamping, I wanted to pump water from wherever it collects in unpredicted...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Ok so the stainless wheel gets the final nod! Spent some time working on the front bow bench. I didn’t like the too-small sized aluminum upstand support I made, so while I’m waiting to make another, I cobbled one up in scrap plywood in order to do a mock up. The top panels have been made to...
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    68 Offshore restoration

    Looking amazing!!
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    68 Offshore restoration

    What are you using for a TIG welder? brand, model. using AC high freq., right? All Material has to be super clean, filler rod included. Stainless brush for cleaning. How many amps & what size tungsten? Using pure argon?
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Thanks guys, going with the stainless wheel. Anyone do something different with the side panels? I’m about to start mine. I don’t like the unfinished area under the helm. I understand why they stop short, and are mitred on a slight angle (to avoid at curve of the bow). I’d like to close this...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Imagine it’s nicer on the bare hands if you’re out in October's unpredictable weather (at least in my region)
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Finally got some time to pick away at this project again. Still struggling from ongoing health setbacks, but trucking through it. The positive of it is that it has afforded me time to play in the shop, a luxury I haven had for some time. I finished building and cladding the helm fronts and...
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    198x SS-150 rebuild

    That’s a sharp blue. I liked the light blue too but this is richer looking. Going to be a beautiful boat
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    198x SS-150 rebuild

    Looking great!!
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    Ultrasonic cleaners?

    I’m only going to use for carb cleaning
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/oojplj657fv7b7bsdg69x/IMG_4745.HEIC?rlkey=9mt0su94ee1x6bkm3vmzo31gv&dl=0 Backboards. The originals were plain white vinyl. They looked like arse. So these will be the blue. Nautolex also. I don’t like the way the originals rotted out at the floor. Double wrapping...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Not sure if that link works… getting ready to clad the dash section with nautolex. I chose the classic blue because it was pretty close to the original. I like the retro. Not sure I like the pleated white I picked up for the side panels, but we’ll see what it looks like. I didn’t want to be all...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/hkazk28of08bnhycinx24/IMG_4744.HEIC?rlkey=5clp7jbpelemgnlpv7uhvv1y5&dl=0
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Oh you caught me in my other boat!! Is this photo thing looking permanent? I’m getting older but still working 44 a week, and also trying to wrap up many projects. If I don’t have to go to another site and learn that one that would be better however, if this is a permanent deal, I guess I’ll...
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    Ultrasonic cleaners?

    Thanks I used a pinesol soak last time, but no ultrasonic cleaner
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    Ultrasonic cleaners?

    Hmmm. Everybody is on the water…
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    Ultrasonic cleaners?

    Hey guys, having a problem with a carb or two. Considering buying an ultrasonic cleaner, but I know absolutely nothing about them. Wondering if I should get one with a heater and looking for any suggestions on do’s and don’ts regarding ultrasonic cleaners. This would be used for cleaning...
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    1973 Starcraft SuperSport 16ft. restoration questions

    Sounds like you have a positive approach and i wish your journey together to have many great times yet. And any value on focusing on getting it functional, leaving any special mods, additions or upgrades for rainy days? This way you’re getting out and enjoying the water together sooner. That’s...
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    1973 Starcraft SuperSport 16ft. restoration questions

    Hang in there! I know from a first hand basis how life has other plans for us, being us personally or our loved ones. I’m sorry to hear that your wife has dementia. My wife works in dementia care and depending on the individuals stage, I understand that it can be exhausting being a caregiver...
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    Looking for advice / 16 supersport

    After tearing one right down to the bare hull, I can tell you that it is quite a lot of work. A lot more time than I bargained for. Then again when I do projects, I’d like to take my time as opposed to barrelling through something to finish it. I like to enjoy the process. With your life is...
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