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Oh!, sorry! Evinrude ETEC 75 HP 2011 I am following this video tutorial: https://www.etecownersgroup.com/post/first-time-dropping-lower-unit-and-changing-water-pump-advice-needed-10389561 My motor has been "resting" for some years( around 5 years my guess). The gear mechanism is kind of stuck...

Hi there!. I am about to replace my E-75 2011 water pump and such. I learned that to remove the lower unit the motor must be engage on reverse. The motor is disconnected from the boat 's linkage and I have no clue of how to engage reverse. I tried to move the lever to no avail. Is this really...

Hi there. I would like to thank you guys in advance for the great info and help you provide us through the forum. I have a 1977 Starcraft Super Sport 16. I need a trailer for it, but I am not sure of which one should I adquire. Any advice on this matter will be truly appreciated. Thanks again. Krazy

Thanks. I'll check them out. Don't need the top of the line ones. Just something to avoid running aground on Biscayne Bay.

Hi there I am almost done with the refurbishing of my 1977 Starcraft 16. I need a deep finder and I am not sure what to look for. Could someone help please. Thanks a lot

Thanks buddy! I thought about the additional holes, but I needed reassurance on the idea. The holes were closed before I started the project, and there are sings of corrosion at the end of the ribs, where the ribs meet the hull. I am using Gluvit all over the hull to seal any leaks around rivets...

Hello silentbravo. I have exactly the same boat as yours, and I am involved in its restoration project right now. I wanted to thank you for the pics and explanation of the process. They are really helpful. There is a question I have been asking around, and, in spite of some good answers, I am...

I have some, just not too familiar with the posting process. :-| I will try!

Awesome job! Thanks for sharing it

Hello! Yes! there is a lot of progress. I finally removed "everything" from the boat and now I just have an empty shell. Exactly the way I like it? :wink: After sandblasting the hull, I am ready to star the painting process. I patched all the corrosion dents and blemishes with J&B Marine...

Thanks y'all!! I finally did it! Adopting the "hanging" version, I was able,(after hundreds of blows with a dead blow hammer),to "disengage" the ply from the aluminum transom. There was about a pound of salt crystals where the ply rests. The task is done. Now is time to start the rebuilding...

Thanks y'all!! I finally did it! Adopting the "hanging" version, I was able,(after hundreds of blows with a dead blow hammer),to "disengage" the ply from the aluminum transom. There was about a pound of salt crystals where the ply rests. The task is done. Now is time to start the rebuilding...

Good idea!, just in case I have to destroy the existing one. Thanks.

Thanks guys! In general am happy with the purchase. I am going to have to rebuild the entire boat(seats, floors, bulkheads, and everything wood was rotten). Carpet is degraded to the point of disintegration. Electrical system is a royal mess(Romex wire for running lights, etc...But, the motor...

Hello there! I just inherited this project. 16 " STARCRAFT, 1977, and I am up to the task of removing all the rotten wood in the boat(all of it!) :shock: I am having trouble removing the the plywood from the aluminum pocket in the transom. It seems the ply is "bonded" to the aluminum by the...

I will open a thread for better understanding, thanks. I have removed the two drains and no luck. I will post some pics later. Thanks

Yes. Should I remove it?

Good morning. Thanks for your reply. As far as I can see, there is no foam. Only the plywood, exposed on the inside the boat and covered by the aluminum on the rear. The wood has separated from the metal about 12" deep, but deep inside I can see what seems like gross salt crystals between wood...

Hello there. I just acquire a 1977, 16ft aluminum StarCraft that have suffered sever water damage, thus all the plywood must be replaced. I have removed everything from the boat, leaving the boat on its bear metal. However I have not been able to extract the plywood from the transom. Somehow it...

Hello there. I have been watching your work, and I have learned a lot from you. Thank you!. I have a situation that you might be able to help me with. I purchased a 1977 16ft StarCraft aluminum boat, and all the plywood wood have to be replaced all around. I am having trouble removing the...