1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

[Triton II]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

I wonder what percentage of those own Starcrafts ?

You have to ask the Starmaster that one!

TII

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

Also planning to get a temp gauge and sender and hopefully a tach if anyone has a link for those that work on a 3 cyl. would be appreciated

I don't THINK they use any different of a tach than others. Your standard BassPro/Cabelas/ etc etc Teleflex tachs should work fine.

 

[yooperangler]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

Thanks for the reply Ez all of em I find show 4,6,8 or something like that even numbers anyway ? maybe doesn't matter? Idk

 

[Teamster]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

I bought a "Sandeck" or something like that tach that seemed universal,....I use it on a twin Rude',.....

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

Thanks for the reply Ez all of em I find show 4,6,8 or something like that even numbers anyway ? maybe doesn't matter? Idk

I think you're looking at completely wrong tachs. Look here http://www.cabelas.com/product/Tele...t=tachometer&WTz_l=Header;Search-All+Products

"Tachometer (7,000 rpm tach fits all electric start outboards except pre-92? Force). "

 

[Teamster]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

This is the one I have,.....

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Boating/Boating-Accessories/Instruments-Gauges|/pc/104794380/c/104706180/sc/104402880/SenDEC-Tach-and-TachHour-Meters/738213.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fboating-boating-accessories-instruments-gauges%2F_%2FN-1100602%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104402880%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253Bcat104794380

 

[yooperangler]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

Thanks guys

 

[yooperangler]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

Just a quick update wireless router has been screwing up so haven't been able to get on much. I've got my transom cut out and glued together dry fit and just need to drill the holes and epoxy also have the console nearing completion ( finally made that Menards run) and bow floor piece cut out but not happy with the fit so may redo that one. The parts for my motor finally arrived yesterday so hoping to get to that soon. I also picked up some stripper and the new gun for my pressure washer and the paint guns came so getting closer to some real progress. I'll post some pics as soon as I get the internet working right .

 

[yooperangler]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

On a side note still having problems deciding on gauges I like the tach EZ posted but can't find a temp gauge to match it may end up with a blue tach and a red temp gauge.

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

It took me more than one attempt to get my bow piece cut even halfway decent...so no worries there. Par for the course so to speak.

Looking forward to seeing some pics, hope the interweb gets itself fixed up there.

 

[yooperangler]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

Got my internet halfway working again so figured I would try posting some pics.

I was able to cut both transom pieces from one sheet of 3/4" aruco ply probably should have used marine grade but figured since its going to be epoxied anyway.....

looks pretty close to the original it was nice to have a decent pattern to work with

I started painting up some of the engine parts still a long way to go and shortly after taking this pic I managed to knock the cowl on the floor and mess it up anyway:facepalm:

Trailer load of stuff from Menards good thing I have the trailer no room in the garage even without the boat in there

 

[yooperangler]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

I glued the transom together and clamped it up still need to drill the holes and epoxy

Got my new paint guns still haven't opened the box but they sure are pretty

Then I tore apart the old console not going to reuse most of the stuff but couldn't just throw it out either steering will be too short some of the switches will be reusable for something else I only plan on using the tilt and bilge pump switches at this point

Found some more fishing stuff and a 1975 penny in there must be good luck same year as the boat I kept all the aluminum angle and trim pieces and saved the dash piece for a pattern for switch holes .

 

[yooperangler]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

Dry fit the transom seems to fit fine so pretty happy with that

Drilling the holes will be the tricky part as original ones are kind of messed up was hoping to flip old transom to be able to mark outside and then use as angle guide but knee brace holes are different from one side of knee brace to the other hmmm....

Then I started on the console I spent hours trying to figure out how to mount those big old johnson controls inside the console and eventually gave up and decided to put them on the left side I ain't to coordinated but think I can work a throttle left handed.

I made a quick template and marked it on the side controls will set with cables and switch facing downward to allow for easier cable routing and mounting on left side is better than backwards as they were when I took them off I think ??

 

[yooperangler]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

The basic idea complete with steering wheel (held on with a drywall screw) new console is about 5 1/2" narrower than original about 6" higher and a bit longer seat on front is a few inches higher to allow more room for batteries and storage I incorporated two dashes lower one will have the steering wheel, tilt, bilge pump switches and I can put gauges , nav switches, bobbleheads or whatever on the upper one both will be removable and be easily accessible for wiring etc..

 

[yooperangler]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

Batteries and dual bat switch will go in here I think

I scrounged around for something to make the top dash panel out of and decided to try a piece off the old wiring tray that ran to the bilge I'm replacing it with pvc anyway its pretty grungy and beat up but worth a shot.

I cut it too length and removed one of the angles straightened the other out a bit and gave it a quick cleaning and I think it will work Idk if it will polish up enough to leave it bare or just paint it but easier to work with than the plywood

I plan to epoxy all the seams and end grain and paint the rest I seem to have ended up with lots of rusto so that may be the answer.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

Console is lookin' cool.

 

[yooperangler]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

Then I started cutting out the floor panels. I went with 1/2" aruco for this as I plan to add some more bracing and that is what it had originally I wanted the extra 1/4" but just couldn't justify the wieght if this lasts as long the original it will out live me anyway

Took a break to go out to the Huron Islands with some friends crappy windy foggy cold day but caught a few lake trout (didn't take any fish pics sorry)

 

[yooperangler]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

Console is lookin' cool.

Thanks EZ.

Yesterday was a nice day so decided to spend some quality time with a stripper I was just going to leave the old paint on but since Jas made me buy a new sprayer......

The stripper worked pretty good and a lot easier than sanding at first I was brushing it on letting it set a while and pressure washing it off spent a few hours with this method

Then I finally figured out if I scrubbed it with a stiff brush after five minutes or so it did a lot better and things sped up a little

One can of stripper gone only got two and at this rate it will probably take 4 but got a start on it anyway. Off until Tuesday afternoon so hoping to get some more done this weekend although weather tomorrow doesn't sound good for stripping may work on some more of the plywood instead.

 

[CBGale2]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

Making some great progress yoop. Console looks sweet! Keep it up buddy.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1975 Starcraft Mariner 18'

I cut it too length and removed one of the angles straightened the other out a bit and gave it a quick cleaning and I think it will work Idk if it will polish up enough to leave it bare or just paint it but easier to work with than the plywood:

Hey yoop, go to Harbor Freight and buy one of these. You'll be AMAZED at how a 3/8" Drill and this kit will polish that Dash Piece.