Recent content by msasso

I have a 16' starcraft that I am adding a main deck and upper deck to. I have taken out the middle seat for more space and will be running a 25hp on it. On the left side I am building a box that will tie the front and back seat together. it will hold spearguns and take some of the twist out of...

I am decking a 16' starcraft over aluminum framing and have a question in plywood. I intend to use 3/4 plywood as i have in the past. However, do I need to use marine plywood or would a good birch plywood do the trick? I plan on sealing it with several coats of oil primer before installing and...

this is a good link on how to rivet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hB3rIECtxM

Thanks guys that was some great information and a big help. just ordered all my stuff. I got a great deal on a huge mixed batch of rivets from ebay. I have 3 aluminum boats and i have a feeling I am going to fabricate and sell a few or more of them. I als have a feeling this 14'6" starcraft...

I just bought a starfcraft 14' and the owner before ne started replacing the transom. I need to finish the job and he removed a bunch of rivets. I am very handy and don't see the job as a big deal but i know nothing about rivets. what rivets do i need? I saw rivet guns are really cheap on ebay...

I was able to look at the tag under a magnifying glass and found out it is a Bluefin made in Indiana. So its a 1988 Bluefin Trophy. They look to be well made boats

I don't think Trophy is the Brand. I think that is the model of boat. I'll post pics after I pick it up today

I am purchasing a 14'4" semi V tonight. sorry don't have a pic. The boat is a 1987(I am told) silver sides with two blue lines down the side and it says Trophy in a logo near the stern of the boat on each side. I can't seem to find any info on the boat online. I will post pictures as soon as I...

I am purchasing a 14'4" semi V tonight. sorry don't have a pic. The boat is a 1987(I am told) silver sides with two blue lines down the side and it says Trophy in a logo near the stern of the boat on each side. I can't seem to find any info on the boat online. I will post pictures as soon as I...