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I really like the lines on this boat. It will make a good Lake Erie fishing boat. There isn't a good piece of wood on her at the moment. Plenty of wasp nests will make the initial tear out interesting!
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Tandem axle trailer is old but sound
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Mercury 1500 straight six
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This transom is a piece of work - supports for supports.
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This is a total gut... Nearly everthing is rotted. Boat was abandoned and sat exposed for a few years. What a shame.
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This motor had not been run in a few years. Seller didn't know if it worked or not. Initial pressure check looked good and I suspected it was Okay. Pulled the plugs and shot it with lube - came right up to speed. Flushed out old gas and she fired right up!
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Motor stand worked like a dream. Wife and I moved this beast. Everything checks out great with the motor. Intend to replace the impeller after sitting so long.
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Outboard motor stand
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Aluminum Motor Box
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Swiss Cheese has less holes!
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Floor is epoxied and placed to confirm fit. Insert will be a Teak floor storage - drains to bilge.
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Transom plate looks also looks like Swiss Cheese due to the previos owners use of angle iron and a kicker plate. What a mess...
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Floor is placed for fit and waiting transom installation
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Transom
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Replacement Transom
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Close-up of the replacement transom material. Two pieces of 3/4" plywood bound with fiberglass mat. Heavily sealed with epoxy.
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Transom construction
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Side panel refurbishment
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Epoxy sealing the gunwall trim boards - these have since been padded and vinyl attached.
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Roughing in the dash layout. Originally a runabout - I decided to seal off the bow area.
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Starboard and Acrylic hatch
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Pneumatics is the answer...
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This pneumatic rivet gun is worth every penny when it comes to re-working a Starcraft. Wife is getting quite good at it - I do the bucking bar. A couple hundred rivets provided plenty of opportunity to practice.
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Final Install of dash area
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Carpet Installed
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Carpet is in... and everything is coming back together.
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New Transom went in really well... everything is secured, sealed and primed. I'm glad to have this in the rear view mirror...
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Transom installed
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Almost looks like a boat again!
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Side panels are finished - think I'll wait until I'm totally complete with cables, wiring and fittings. Getting close - A long way to go. Exterior is now complete - White.
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