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  1. bchaney

    What size trailer for my supersport?

    You could put some brackets on the crossmembers of that galvanized trailer and install bunks. You need bolster brackets, pivot brackets, and U-bolts similar to the pic below. They are not expensive. I agree with waterman on the trailer weight capacity - personally I wouldn't want to have to...
  2. bchaney

    1972 Starcraft Holiday 21'

    Well, I ended up picking up that trailer. I replaced the bunks with some Douglas fir and 32oz marine carpet. I also replaced the rusted bunk swivel brackets and hardware. The frame brackets are aluminum so I added some electrical tape to electrically isolate them and hopefully prevent some...
  3. bchaney

    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    Big Islander with Mercruiser out near Bend OR. $900. https://bend.craigslist.org/boa/d/bend-22-ft-aluminum-project-boat/7058952856.html
  4. bchaney

    1972 Starcraft Holiday 21'

    WM I took your advice and started looking - I'm going to check out the trailer below on Saturday. It needs some work - the brakes aren't working (hopefully just low fluid) and I'll probably replace as many of the non galvanized rusted parts as I can (bunk support brackets, u-bolts, and that...
  5. bchaney

    1972 Starcraft Holiday 21'

    ​​​​Hey guys, it's been a while since I've posted so I thought I'd give an update. The family really enjoyed the boat during the warm weather. Since the weather cooled down I've been taking it out fishing for cutthroat trout. I installed one downrigger and plan to install another. I'm new to...
  6. bchaney

    Kicker Motor vs Main Motor for Trolling

    Hey guys, I wanted to get some thoughts on this. I have been using my 08 Yamaha four stroke for trolling with downriggers for trout on the lake. I drag a 5 gallon bucket to get down to the speed I need. I know that this is not ideal but I am working with what I have. I am racking up the...
  7. bchaney

    Now I have a Starcraft......

    Looks like a nice big boat! I think there may be a minimum number of posts required before you can post pics. Here you go:
  8. bchaney

    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    $1000 18' SS, 60hp Johnson Motors a little small but looks like a nice hull and trailer. https://wenatchee.craigslist.org/boa...969441532.html
  9. bchaney

    Alternative to hydraulic steering?

    Hey guys, I currently have cable steering on my 90hp OB and it can be somewhat difficult to handle. In some some situations it takes a lot of force on the wheel just to keep the boat going straight. From what I read, hydraulic steering is the best option but the kits I see online are $600-1200+...
  10. bchaney

    1972 Starcraft Holiday 21'

    Lots of updates. I painted all the plywood panels and front walkway on the boat. The sliding doors were installed to cover the area under the splashwell. The panels were installed on the bench and the bench installed in the boat. I ended up putting tee nuts in the floor and bolted the bench to...
  11. bchaney

    1972 Starcraft Holiday 21'

    The swim platform bracket arrived but the angle on it didn't match the transom so I made up a shim from some extra starboard material I had from my transducer mounting block. I got the platform mounted up and all holes sealed with 4200. We tested it out on the lake yesterday and it worked great...
  12. bchaney

    1972 Starcraft Holiday 21'

    Well I finished up the important wiring and she's seaworthy again! We've taken her out twice so far and everything is working great. I ended up returning that swim ladder and getting a platform with ladder. The ladder would've been a simple install but I decided it's worth the extra effort to...
  13. bchaney

    Getting Baby/Toddler/Kid to Sleep on Boat

    Any tips from some fellow boaters? We've taken our 1 year old out 3 times now, and each time she'll fall asleep in her life jacket in my wife's arms while cruising but as soon as we try to put her down she wakes up. I have a small thermarest camp mattress pad that we tried laying her on in the...
  14. bchaney

    1972 Starcraft Holiday 21'

    Yea those I/O tubs have a much taller transom. I think my OB transom wood is only 12-14" tall. The wood doesn't extend below the floor which is good for avoiding transom rot due to bilge water, but bad for mounting a ladder.
  15. bchaney

    1972 Starcraft Holiday 21'

    Yea I will have to look at the ladder again, you are right it looks like there won't be much toe room at the top step. The Amazon description and the manufacturer's website both say that it's designed to mount directly to the transom tho. I looked at swim platforms but I think the transom is too...
  16. bchaney

    1972 Starcraft Holiday 21'

    Thanks to GA_Boater for changing the thread title. I figure I'll just keep track of all work on the boat in this thread, not just bench seat construction as originally intended/titled. Good points on the ladder topic WM, I will stick with the transom mounted one for safety. I ended up ordering...
  17. bchaney

    1972 Starcraft Holiday 21'

    I got a bunch of work done on the boat this weekend, it was a great way to spend some of Father's Day (thanks to my wife for allowing me to spend time on the boat). I made up an aluminum bilge pump bracket, mounted it to the floor and ran the wires up to the dash switch. I also got the new...
  18. bchaney

    1972 Starcraft Holiday 21'

    Well I finally got some time to work on the boat during the past few weekends, though progress is still pretty slow. We are renovating our kitchen so a lot of my free time has been sucked up by that project, but I really want to get the boat out on the water ASAP. I epoxied in my floor patch and...
  19. bchaney

    1972 Starcraft Holiday 21'

    The weather was nice this weekend so I did some work on the boat in preparation for installing the new bench. As I mentioned I found some floor rot under the gas tank so I ended up removing the vinyl, cutting out the rot, and making a patch with new plywood. What would you guys use to bond the...
  20. bchaney

    1972 Starcraft Holiday 21'

    Well I picked up some aluminum angle and tubing, found a local place that to buy it for about 100 bucks. Quite a savings, thanks again WM. Should I attach the frame to the gunnels? The inside corner of the angle has a radius/fillet for strength, but that means I can't get the angle flush...
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