1971 16' starcraft supersport restore

McGR

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Re: 1971 16' starcraft supersport restore

That's definitely too slow. You should be doing mid to upper 20's.
 

BIGcarpy50

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Re: 1971 16' starcraft supersport restore

I made my bow insert. I used 1x1 alum stock and attached them to the bow seats. I then carfully placed my hole in the middle to support the seta post. I'm gonna easypoxy it later but for now i thought i would show it off. I did it in about 3 hrs in my driveway.

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj359/bigcarpy50/bow seat/P1050838.jpg

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj359/bigcarpy50/bow seat/P1050841.jpg

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj359/bigcarpy50/bow seat/P1050840.jpg
 
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ezmobee

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Re: 1971 16' starcraft supersport restore

Looking good. I plan a similar set up on mine.
 

geedubcpa

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Re: 1971 16' starcraft supersport restore

As a follow up - how did the front bow seat work out in the water - I want to do the same thing - is there enough room to maneuver around? Does it feel stable?

Thanks
 

BIGcarpy50

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Re: 1971 16' starcraft supersport restore

As a follow up - how did the front bow seat work out in the water - I want to do the same thing - is there enough room to maneuver around? Does it feel stable?

Thanks

with the addition of the removeable piece it is rock solid. It does move fide to side abour 1/8" but not enough to notice. Its freaking awesome to get out there tho and not worry about stepping off the bench seats while fighting a fish.
 

jjacobs007

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Re: 1971 16' starcraft supersport restore

I know its been sometime since anyone wrote here but i just bought a 1971 18ft starcraft and im restoring it was wondering if u still have yours and could look at my pics so we can compare boats and stuff.
 

BIGcarpy50

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Re: 1971 16' starcraft supersport restore

update...

Got the motor running with a carb rebuild. Not gonna lie I was nervous about the small peices and hurting the carb but it was easy. now i'm getting 27mph with me and my brother in the boat.
 
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