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looks like the other brace on your seat is a pop rivet. easy to use. when I did mine I used pop rivets where it wasnt really a structural element. And used solid rivets for things like the z brace that the transom wood sits in...

hit stump opening day, f d it up. still in the works. But we did get ducks on the opener! motor has been down since then. might not ever be up again. just an update....

Great work over there! Seeing the stripping job brought back memories here. Keep at it! Lookin good!

Yup, I cant even remember how old I am but I know mid 30s. Guess I was thinking about the gluvit then. Good catch! Thats why I put the "I believe" clause in there! lol

One thing with spar is it needs to be covered i believe. As in not uv resistant. So where ever you use it it should be painted, vynled or carpeted.

I used spar urethane. I meesed up though and sealed them then glued them together. You want to glue them together and then seal them.

Dang near the boat as mine. 16 ft star craft ss. Wish i did the ski locker when i had mine gutted for additional storage. Once you have yours gutted you can see you stringer layout and go from there. Find a lid on c list and frame in a box. Most use aluminum. And there you go.

should be soon.

Update and it has been awhile:I havnt done anything since the splash to the boat but a new (old correct(hopefully)) tiller handleis on the way. Thought I would have it today, looks like it will be here Monday.

https://forums.iboats.com/forum/owners-groups-by-manufacturer/s/starcraft-boats try this link for info on your boat. you will find everything you need to know about it.

Nice size john boat you got. When replacing any wood make sure you do not put any pressure treated wood in there. Its not friendly to aluminum! use good exterior grade sealed with Spar or other means!

That pop rivet gun with the mandrel catcher is a great Idea for these boats. When I removed my knee brace I found a clump of rusted ones under it. Who knows how many are under the ribs! Good choice there!

Got this old girl in the water finally! Motor ran fine but there is tweekin to do in the shifter and throttle. other than that there were no leaks and got on plain just fine! fishin and hunting ready.

Nice boat to start with. That circle near the light makes me think it may have had trailer guides if there is the same thing on the other side of the trailer?

Got the motor on and tiller installed. It wasnt a direct fit though. Had to make a bracket for it go on. That still needs work and the key ignition needs wiring in still. Work is on hold I think until I can buy everything I need to get the rest done in one shot.

Thanks perch. I checked and doubled checked the regs on it here in Ga before going this route. Hope I got them right.

Time for an update. I managed to have my dad run and scoop up a 40 hp 1995 mercury 2 stroke for me with no controls or tiller. I ordered a tiller for it that arrived from Israel of all places and will be heading down to Florida 4th of july weekend to put it all together and bring it back to...

Had to login in just to say nice work your doing there! I cant wait to get started on another old starcraft over here.

I like it!

I added a rear deck using the front of my splashwell and adding angle to the transom. Then cut ply wood to fit. You could pobably frame it in with angle and add support down the center to help keep it from sagging.