Re: Converting 1975 starcraft from I/o to ob.

In Reply to: Converting 1975 starcraft from I/o to ob. posted by Richard Parisen on November 12, 2004 at 14:07:21:

Best thing to do would be to replace the transom core (2 3/4 inch sheets marine plywood)glued and screwed together. Use the old transom as a template.To cover the outdrive hole, obtain a sheet of aluminum and have it welded (by a professional familiar with aluminum) to cover the hole (or) do as I did to fix corrosion holes in the transom. I cut an aluminum panel, centered it, applied a liberal amount of 3M Marine 5200 and riveted the panel in place. 2 seasons since, no problems. Install the outboard on a bracket. A note though: Unless you have a 4 stroke outboard, you will be happier with an I/O in the long run (reliabilty and fuel consumption are a lot better with an I/O). I documented the restoration here: http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7z261/ Feel free to e-mail with questions.

• Re: Converting 1975 starcraft from I/o to ob. Frank 21:57:13 11/12/04 (0)

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