Woodonglass
Supreme Mariner
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Re: Restoration of a 1978 Starcraft Mariner 22'
I'm not a "Tinner" but...I'd stay with aluminum. You can make your own Flaring Tool.
Picture of the old 3 piece transom - not sure if it is the original. I plan on a one piece replacement. Trashing the old and making a template for new transom construction. I also removed the splashwell.
I am thinking ahead - should the splashwell thru-hull drain fittings need to remain flared aluminum [I do not have the tool for flaring], or can I use a threaded plastic thru-hull fitting. Pros or cons strong for one way or another?
I'm not a "Tinner" but...I'd stay with aluminum. You can make your own Flaring Tool.
![FlaringTool.jpg](http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af303/WoodOnGlass/FlaringTool.jpg)