The Riddler Posted November 19 Report Share Posted November 19 15 mins ago, Bigred78 said: Wanted to thank every one in this fourm. Picked this up today. Needs some love but can’t beat the price. Nice congrats! Did you get spot lock with that trolling motor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigred78 Posted November 19 Author Report Share Posted November 19 Just now, The Riddler said: Nice congrats! Did you get spot lock with that trolling motor? Yup! Spot lock on the trolling moter transom and deck are both solid. Interior could use some work but for 40 years old I would expect that. Other than that moter runs but needs a starter and the bottom paint needs to be redone. From my understanding with the aluminum star-crafts as long as you rinse it after each use the bottom paint isn’t a necessity. I want to paint it anyway but I want to do it the right way so I’m gonna do some more research on that and that’ll be next years project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Riddler Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 13 hours ago, Bigred78 said: Yup! Spot lock on the trolling moter transom and deck are both solid. Interior could use some work but for 40 years old I would expect that. Other than that moter runs but needs a starter and the bottom paint needs to be redone. From my understanding with the aluminum star-crafts as long as you rinse it after each use the bottom paint isn’t a necessity. I want to paint it anyway but I want to do it the right way so I’m gonna do some more research on that and that’ll be next years project. Two years with the same hull and before me another chappy Since 1989? Never washed it and there are no signs corrosion. Further, I don't believe he washed and I know I don't wash it. I would beat the **** out of that boat and use it without worry in the salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWitek Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 15 hours ago, Bigred78 said: Yup! Spot lock on the trolling moter transom and deck are both solid. Interior could use some work but for 40 years old I would expect that. Other than that moter runs but needs a starter and the bottom paint needs to be redone. From my understanding with the aluminum star-crafts as long as you rinse it after each use the bottom paint isn’t a necessity. I want to paint it anyway but I want to do it the right way so I’m gonna do some more research on that and that’ll be next years project. Make sure that you use the right bottom paint--the paint used on fiberglass boats aren't suitable for aluminum. They have special paints for that. But if you are keeping the boat on a trailer, anti-fouling paint is a completely unnecessary expense. It doesn't gain you anything. squidder 329 1 "I have always believed that outdoor writers who come out against fish and wildlife conservation are in the wrong business. To me, it makes as much sense golf writers coming out against grass.." -- Ted Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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