68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

[wrfalpacas]

Re: Starting a 68 Starchief Cuddy Restoration

Re: Starting a 68 Starchief Cuddy Restoration

I had one of those DOUH moments tonight. I was drilling holes for the new front motor mount support (new epoxy resin encased Baltic Birch Plywood) When I drilled thru the hull.
Lucky I had the tube of 5200 and one of those stainless grille studs laying around.

 

[ezmobee]

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Re: Starting a 68 Starchief Cuddy Restoration

That's one thing the glass guys have on us. It's much more painful when we make that mistake.

 

[CheapboatKev]

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Re: Starting a 68 Starchief Cuddy Restoration

One for the glassers
20 for the tinnies!

 

[Rickairmedic]

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Bret it could be worse you could have removed your deck only to find some idjit had installed ( aftermarket wood stringers ) in your hull with screws through the hull. I had to order 250 rivets today in order to fill 24 holes in my hull from the so called stringers .


Rick

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: Starting a 68 Starchief Cuddy Restoration

Re: Starting a 68 Starchief Cuddy Restoration

Bret it could be worse you could have removed your deck only to find some idjit had installed ( aftermarket wood stringers ) in your hull with screws through the hull. I had to order 250 rivets today in order to fill 24 holes in my hull from the so called stringers .


Rick

Rick, I bet your previous owner DIDN'T have a DOUUH! moment though..At least we KNOW it as soon as it happens!

 

[Rickairmedic]

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LOL very true Kev you on the road or home playing with your baby with a drop light .


Rick

 

[CheapboatKev]

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lol..Home..Was supposed to be in Dallas, but ummm..I forgot to have my travel agent book the flight..DOPE!!!
Just came in from the garage..looking at my crappy doghouse..lol
I'll finish painting her tomorrow night and let all of you be the judge (jury?) lol
A carpenter I am not!

 

[Rickairmedic]

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Were waiting Kev . I didnt get home till 10:00 tonight and wont have rivets till wednesday so no progress for me today .


Rick

 

[Andy in NY]

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Were waiting Kev . I didnt get home till 10:00 tonight and wont have rivets till wednesday so no progress for me today .


Rick

dont feel bad, i didnt get anywhere yesterday either...

 

[Huron Angler]

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Hey I thought you might like to see this older cousin of your rig. The 1963 Chieftain in full patriotic regalia. I like this old rig...garage too small

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/boa/1256887879.html

 

[wrfalpacas]

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Cool 63 Huron!

Here are some pics of the durabak and the trim around the motor well. Also one of the partially done doghouse. Anyone have any suggestions on mounting the pedestal seats on the deck? I have the deck thickened to 1-3/8 to mount to, I was thinking 1-1/2" Stainless lag bolts with 5200 to seal the holes???

bilge/engine well

14" square Seat pedestal platforms

DoggieHouse

 

[CheapboatKev]

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Re: Starting a 68 Starchief Cuddy Restoration

Sweet doghouse!!!
You'll be in good shape with the lag bolts and that built up area!
Looks really sharp.

 

[ezmobee]

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Man that Durabak stuff looks fantastic. That's definitely the way to go. I hate my carpet.

 

[Andy in NY]

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Re: Starting a 68 Starchief Cuddy Restoration

wow... that durabac is expensive! Im just going to end up using rustoleum and sand...

 

[wrfalpacas]

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wow... that durabac is expensive! Im just going to end up using rustoleum and sand...

The nice thing about the durabak is that it uses rubber granules, not only soft on the feet, but with little kids, less likely to cause a skinned knee if they should fall in the boat, thats what sold me on it. It is also very chemical resistant and waterproof once it fully cures.

 

[Andy in NY]

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The nice thing about the durabak is that it uses rubber granules, not only soft on the feet, but with little kids, less likely to cause a skinned knee if they should fall in the boat, thats what sold me on it. It is also very chemical resistant and waterproof once it fully cures.

how much did you end up using? it seems as they only sell it in gallons, but realisticly i would only need less than 2 quarts...

 

[wrfalpacas]

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Re: Starting a 68 Starchief Cuddy Restoration

Andy,

I used almost a gallon on my 18' boat. (deck 60" by 9')

 

[wrfalpacas]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Got the trailer re-wired today, went with led lights (I always wanted an excuse to get them, and this was as good as it gets ) I also got the first side panel re-mounted in the boat. I went with navy vinyl to contrast the grey, and I got blue rivets instead of standard aluminum color for something different. As soon as I get the other one built, I need to get busy sealing the cabin wall panels with spar varnish so I can get them in.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Looking fantastic.

 

[North Beach]

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Bret, I really like the color scheme. This is gonna be another good one!