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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1951 14' Starcraft Semi-V Conversion
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<blockquote data-quote="thudpucker" data-source="post: 96623" data-attributes="member: 1422"><p>You got lucky with your Starcraft. And you deserve all the commnents your getting. =D> </p><p></p><p>Years ago I wound up with a 57 Starcraft Marlin, 16' boat with three seats and a fordeck.</p><p>I called the Factory in Lima Ohio several times for some things, and recieved no help at all! :evil: </p><p></p><p>That boat was actually several pieces riveted together.</p><p>Down along the stem or keel they had a keelson and the two side/bottom pieces all riveted together with a triangular piece of Rubber in between all those three pieces for a seal. You can imagine what I went through with that mess.</p><p>At least three times I had to replace rivets as they corroded and let the water in at a pretty fair clip. In made my wife pretty nervous.</p><p></p><p>One time I took some Green water into the boat. OK I thought, it has floatation under the floorboards.</p><p>Same thing with the Starcraft rivets. The Rivets holding the FLoorboards down had corroded, the holes were too eroded, and the floatation just ripped the floor boards up and the floatation just floated away.</p><p>I was pretty busy there for awhile.</p><p></p><p>I see yours dont have that. That's why I say your lucky. </p><p>As for Starcraft boats, I think your gonna enjoy yours. It looks well designed for safety afloat and should travel truley through the water.</p><p></p><p>I love the way you did your oarlocks. I had two sets, one for each of the middle seats. That way I could row with other heavier people in the boat to ward the stern. More fun with more guys!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="thudpucker, post: 96623, member: 1422"] You got lucky with your Starcraft. And you deserve all the commnents your getting. =D> Years ago I wound up with a 57 Starcraft Marlin, 16' boat with three seats and a fordeck. I called the Factory in Lima Ohio several times for some things, and recieved no help at all! :evil: That boat was actually several pieces riveted together. Down along the stem or keel they had a keelson and the two side/bottom pieces all riveted together with a triangular piece of Rubber in between all those three pieces for a seal. You can imagine what I went through with that mess. At least three times I had to replace rivets as they corroded and let the water in at a pretty fair clip. In made my wife pretty nervous. One time I took some Green water into the boat. OK I thought, it has floatation under the floorboards. Same thing with the Starcraft rivets. The Rivets holding the FLoorboards down had corroded, the holes were too eroded, and the floatation just ripped the floor boards up and the floatation just floated away. I was pretty busy there for awhile. I see yours dont have that. That's why I say your lucky. As for Starcraft boats, I think your gonna enjoy yours. It looks well designed for safety afloat and should travel truley through the water. I love the way you did your oarlocks. I had two sets, one for each of the middle seats. That way I could row with other heavier people in the boat to ward the stern. More fun with more guys! [/QUOTE]
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