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    72 islander

    Well after a very long time and many issues. I can get back to my boat. 1972 Starcraft Islander. The typical chine crack issues. I suck at welding aluminum. Can map gas and an aluminum stick do the job if don on both sides. Gussets will be put inside the hull along the flexing area and riveted...
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    My new duck came home today!!!!

    My new duck will be called the DADDYO. I think my kids will try to change the name. Gutting the floors and etc will commence as soon as i get home from work and continue till day-light. A good power washing is due and airplane stripper!!!!!! I have the butterflies and cant sit...
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    Air filled engine brackets?

    Ok, this may sound crazy but I have to ask. Maybe its been addressed but I'm thinking of doing this and if it fails then I cut a hole in the top like most seem to have. An air valve to pressurize the bracket for added buoyancy? Increase or decrease the buoyancy as you...
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    Thank you!!!!

    Thank you to the admin and moderators and all who keep this and all forums attached or associated with I-boats clean and family respectful. My kids work with me on all projects for boats to cars and fishing etc. Today while on another forum getting good tech info, some immature person in the...
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    1961 Merc 800. White/blackand chrome housing

    Picking this boat and motor up at the end of the month. Wont to upgrade the ignition. Does this exist for this old mill. It is the FGS not the Dock-Buster, I think. Cant seem to find aftermarket performance. Don't want to get rid of the engine. Its on a 55 Lone star cruise-master.
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    From one aluminum to another

    I started a new project but still with an aluminum hull. 18FT LONESTAR ELDORADO!! http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd15/46cabover/forweb.jpg
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    Steering upgrade options/ inboard 22ft 120h

    First restoration and concidering upgradeing the steering. (1969 22ft cuddy cabin). What are my options, pros and cons. Dependable products etc. If I overlooked this in previous post-topics simply direct me. The topics I have found are repairs and not in the area of system upgrades for longer...
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    Starcraft search is done!!!!

    Finished my search. Boat needs a name and some work but the hunt is over. http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd15/46cabover/3nc3me3o05Tb5P65R8a3i881efdabe0ac1f.jpg http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd15/46cabover/3nf3o73l45T25P25R7a3id53a42990acc12.jpg
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    Re-powering a soon to be mine chieftain.

    Its that new guy REOROD again. I'm a mechanic but not a (marine mechanic) and I,m thinking of repowering the boat in mind, (STARCRAFT CHIEFTEN 22ft-24ft) with an alternate engine from Rapido but guide me with marine wisdom with tech that will save me nightmares and good parts availability...
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    Chieftain 22ft to 24ft

    Desperately hunting for early to mid 70's Starcraft Chietain Cuddy cabin. I have read some place in the forum that the same boat was once called a starchief. Please help with clarity. The boat that got away from me was a 74 chieftain 22.5ft cuddy cabin. Looking to restore the boat and get lots...
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