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    14ft Sears (Starcraft) Aluminum V-hull Project

    Had a great summer with it after working a few bugs out. Unfortunately... now time to put it away for the year :cry:
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    1959 Orlando Clipper

    Looks fantastic! Great job! =D>
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    14ft Sears (Starcraft) Aluminum V-hull Project

    Well, we're in the short rows with this project now... We'll be on the water soon! Got the casting deck and wiring done. Just waiting on another piece of carpet (didn't order enough the first time...doh!) and we'll get it buttoned up and ready to FISH!
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    14ft Sears (Starcraft) Aluminum V-hull Project

    Thanks Jim! I got a lot of help and ideas from this site, much appreciated.
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    14ft Sears (Starcraft) Aluminum V-hull Project

    LOL :LOL2: That would be a sight for sure. The ol' 60HP "Normal" in there barely pulls itself!
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    14ft Sears (Starcraft) Aluminum V-hull Project

    Thank you. Rolled then flattened with brush
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    14ft Sears (Starcraft) Aluminum V-hull Project

    That's good to know! I was pleasantly surprised how it turned out (for the money) and ease of application. Seems like some tough stuff!
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    14ft Sears (Starcraft) Aluminum V-hull Project

    Thanks. I used rattle can Rust-oleum primers, first self-etching then filler. For the paint, I used Rust-oleum Top side paint. Went on easy and am happy with the results. I used 4 qts of the white and 1 qt of the blue for a 14ft boat.
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    14ft Sears (Starcraft) Aluminum V-hull Project

    Been putting quarantine time to good use. With the stripping and painting behind us... we're on to the fun stuff!
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    14ft Sears (Starcraft) Aluminum V-hull Project

    Thanks. 356 Porsche notchback, long term project!
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    14ft Sears (Starcraft) Aluminum V-hull Project

    Hello all, My son and I picked up a old 14ft Sears Aluminum V-hull a few months ago as a winter project. We were happy to find this forum, it's been a great resource so far! We're in the process of converting it to a fishing boat and have gotten some great ideas from here, thank you! We've...
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