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  1. David Atkins

    1978 Starcraft 14ft

    No they do not, if your has holes the previous owner did so to install a cav plate!
  2. David Atkins

    Wire schematic help

    Most all boats utilize a grounding system, not sure how your system is set up with interconnecting grounds but they have to be tied back into the battery's negative side, see Basic Electrocity Bonding, Grounding, and Lightning Protection Systems on Boats There are four separate ground systems...
  3. David Atkins

    1978 Starcraft 14ft

    Outboard stabilizers do in fact work to help keep the bow down (Some-not q fix all), plane a bit faster and stay on plane at slower speeds, but all that depends on loads, hull design, is the boat balanced with the essentials - fuel-battery, etc); if you are looking for more speed then a bigger...
  4. David Atkins

    Wire schematic help

    electrical ground image that is on all wiring schematics, can be shown with or without the circle. The symbol you show is an electrical continuation to another gauge or device that will be shown on another wiring diagram. If it is hot with key in on position then it is powering or supposed to...
  5. David Atkins

    New member and new to boating

    Joshua, we are here to help you; heal up with that injury and ask someone for lifting help (I know you know that but sometimes we all get in a hurry and forget) So far looks like it's going to be a nice boat!
  6. David Atkins

    70’s Starcraft 14’ Seafarer “By Golly”

    John is right, I had a wide body jon boat my Dad and I fished out of for years, had a guy at boat dealer talk me out of it on trade on a fiberglass bass boat, got to be a bit of trouble when my Dad could no longer help me load and unload the boat in back of my pick-up truck. Wishing I would have...
  7. David Atkins

    70’s Starcraft 14’ Seafarer “By Golly”

    Planning, taking your time and not rushing when working each phase of the project all add to the quality of the restorage / project, very nice looking job!
  8. David Atkins

    Keep it or sell it

    Sounds like you bought it to flip, you keep talking about how much you paid for it and what you could sell it for! If that's the case then pull the trigger and sell it so someone else can take her and enjoy her, not a hard or tough decision, use it or sell it, plain and simple...
  9. David Atkins

    Jack Plate, Raise Transom or Add Splash Guards .. ????

    Very Nice, I like the way it is now with the cedar, clean and simple, beautiful lines, I would have rounded off the sharp edges of the new transom at least along the topside. But WOW does that look NICE!
  10. David Atkins

    So Close! What to do?

    It has always been first come first serve at the docks, but you had to be ready not waiting for the boat or trailer to show up, but alas those days are gone, last outing guy pulled his boat up on the concrete ramp got out went to get his truck/trailer, took 30 minutes to get boat loaded and then...
  11. David Atkins

    Fishing License

    I am 70 years old and here in VA my fresh and salt water licenses cost me nothing (NOW), I still have to but a Trout stamp and some species tags and I have to register each year to fish in the Chesapeake Bay but I can do all of that online so no issues having to drive out and about to get things...
  12. David Atkins

    So Close! What to do?

    The most common things seen in people now-a-days is being inconsiderate, rude, and compassionless for others; in the old days (back in 50'.s, 60's, 70's) boaters would actually stop and help each other launch or land boats for each other. Sped up the process and thus everyone had more time on...
  13. David Atkins

    Seat pedestal and mount

    Nice looking job on the interior!
  14. David Atkins

    Seat pedestal and mount

    Good looking seat base, planning it out makes for a terrific installation, thus the great looking job, well done!
  15. David Atkins

    Guide for wiring boat

    Nope, 12 ga. has less current drop, will run more amps and yes it costs more but if you already have it then why not?
  16. David Atkins

    how many guides?

    CRS, great explanation of how you place the guides, learned something from your posted answer, thank you!
  17. David Atkins

    Best product to clean electrical connectors

    Great video, well done!
  18. David Atkins

    Quick question about fuses for fish finder.

    The substance works by creating a physical barrier between two surfaces. The grease coats one of the surfaces and acts as a shield against outside elements such as water, dust, and salt. When applied to battery terminals, it forms a layer of protection against corrosion and prevents other...
  19. David Atkins

    Help painting Seaark interior

    I agree with airshot, prepping the interior is critical to a lasting finish; I would stay with the linex coating as I've had much success with these types of coatings on many of my boats, durable and easy to keep clean, not sure what previous owner did to wear it out so fast but the bed of my...
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