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    New member with a Starcraft project

    Go this site and check the starcraft brochures section. https://forums.iboats.com/forum/owners-groups-by-manufacturer/s/starcraft-boats Good Luck and great looking project!
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    Hull & Transom Skin Repair

    Great info and thanks for sharing!
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    Hull & Transom Skin Repair

    I really like the epoxy putty version especially since you don't have scrape it off your hands.
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    Hull & Transom Skin Repair

    Need help on repair work for new project boat that po had sandblasted. The hull is dented has repair patch with daylight interior visible. Transom skin has numerous size holes and pitting. Transom otherwise appears solid. Any and all comments welcome.
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    Rubber mat in between ribs

    I plan on using Best Step Anti-Fatigue Mat over my sealed plywood deck. On sale at Menards: https://www.menards.com/main/p-2289280-c-6527.htm
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    Riverside Trailer

    Looking to buy one and just wanted some feedback on likes n dislikes.
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    Riverside Trailer

    Anyone have experience with a Riverside trailer made by Riverside Mfg., Lancaster, SC. It appears to be late 1970's.
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    Johnson v4 100hp - 1973 good year?

    Nice to hear 76 was good year for v4. Is there much difference between 85693D, 85693G, and 85699G models? All long shaft i presume.
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    Johnson v4 100hp - 1973 good year?

    Thanks again Pappy, I have my eye on 1976 V4 85hp so hopefully good one.
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    Johnson v4 100hp - 1973 good year?

    ok I thought read 1973 v4 production went to Mag Cd ignition tho.
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    Johnson v4 100hp - 1973 good year?

    Thanks Pappy, is there a certain year OMC improved the ignition?
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    Johnson v4 100hp - 1973 good year?

    Looking to upgrade my 1971 Johnson 50 electric shift. 1973 being 1st year for OMC mechanical shift, any reason to avoid? Also can anyone confirm the 1973 v4 head is different than the 1974+ models making 73 tough to find parts?
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    Plywood Deck - bottom side

    Thanks for great info especially sealing rivet holes.
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    Deck covering material-- your opinion please

    Venture Products makes Best Step product: https://store.venture-products.com/store/faq.htm Can be used outdoors but will fade to extend UV.
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    Deck covering material-- your opinion please

    Coaltrain, how has the foam been holding up? It sounds like great product and less than a marine vinyl.
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    Plywood Deck - bottom side

    Thanks makes sense!
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    Plywood Deck - bottom side

    Newb and 1st Post: Preparing to install new exterior grade plywood deck on my Starcraft. Plan is 5/8" ACX/BCX Spar Varnish and finish w marine vinyl. Should I spar just top and sides and leave bottom bare for plywood to breathe? Thanks and look forward to feedback.
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