Starcraft project: "STOLEN" PIC UPDATE 7-31-09 COMPLETED!!

[Rickairmedic]

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Well Ok but the only closed bow open cocpit starcrafts I have seen with a padded runway were Holidays and I dont wanna chance it on mine . Andy and I have pretty much the same boats . I havent seen a Jupiter with Bow rails either I figure no bow rails I am not supposed to climb out there .



Rick

 

[CheapboatKev]

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Didnt the old ads show the Jackie-O looking chik laying on the bow?

 

[Huron Angler]

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I dont wanna chance it on mine

I hear ya, and considering what a good job you guys are doing on your SC's I agree, my buddy just wanted to get his on the water to fish...not concerned with the restoration as much.

Bow rails invite people to venture out for sure, maybe better if the captain is the only person stepping up on the bow anyways.

 

[Rickairmedic]

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Oh sure now your gonna make me go hunting through the old brochures at 2AM .


Rick

 

[Andy in NY]

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i actually plan to use the bow to get out while beached. im going to reinforce the underside with some 2x2 or 2x4, eventually replacing those with some aluminum tubing. the previous owner had put a 2x4 under the dash tray for people to step on, and was pretty sturdy. i'll do the same.

 

[Huron Angler]

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Sounds like a good plan Andy...man I love how those Jupiter's are laid out with the walk-thru

I've been thinking about a 15'-18' Holiday or SS but Jupiter's are now on the short list of SC's I desire, thanks for the inspiration.

 

[Andy in NY]

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Sounds like a good plan Andy...man I love how those Jupiter's are laid out with the walk-thru

I've been thinking about a 15'-18' Holiday or SS but Jupiter's are now on the short list of SC's I desire, thanks for the inspiration.

I really like the looks fo the jupiter, but would like an SS for the open bow because we do beach alot...

 

[Huron Angler]

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I really like the looks fo the jupiter, but would like an SS for the open bow because we do beach alot...

Sounds like a clear case of BAS affliction

 

[Rickairmedic]

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My next Starcraft will be an 18-22' Holiday or Super sport preferably a 22' Super Sport . I do have BAS I got up to 4 boats this summer I have narrowed it down to 3 and one of those is supposed to be sold just waiting for him to come and get it .


Rick

 

[Andy in NY]

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My next Starcraft will be an 18-22' Holiday or Super sport preferably a 22' Super Sport . I do have BAS I got up to 4 boats this summer I have narrowed it down to 3 and one of those is supposed to be sold just waiting for him to come and get it .


Rick

ya a 22' SS definatly sounds like a plan...

its too bad they done have something like a 32' offshore sport yacht...


hey maybe i can make one myself... like oops! hullextention...

 

[Rickairmedic]

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LOL Andy and the good news its all aluminum so no itchy fiberglass dust to deal with .


Rick

 

[Andy in NY]

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LOL Andy and the good news its all aluminum so no itchy fiberglass dust to deal with .


Rick

thats right, i wouldnt have to go through what oops! went through...


actually the more i think about it, i'd like to design and create a 22-25 ft walk around cuddy... that way we can have the cuddy, but be able to get out onto the beach easily.

 

[Andy in NY]

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well, all the kids are gone, finally...



so let me tell you about something that happened...


you know you are really into fixing boats when you reach into your pocket to get your phone and pull out 5 stainless steel screws, and you havent even been working on the boat that day!

 

[Rickairmedic]

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LOL Andy thats why SWMBO enforces that I empty my pockets nightly between the cigarete butts in my back pocket and the nut driver bits and most likely screws in my front left pocket she has found a few surprises in the washer and dryer .


Rick

 

[Huron Angler]

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LOL Andy thats why SWMBO enforces that I empty my pockets nightly between the cigarete butts in my back pocket and the nut driver bits and most likely screws in my front left pocket she has found a few surprises in the washer and dryer .


Rick

And I thought I was the only one...that describes my situation perfectly...need to get a magnet to hold over the laundry for my laundry person...er...girlfriend.

BTW she was asking about SWMBO and she thought it was hilarious when I told what the acronym means.

 

[Andy in NY]

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And I thought I was the only one...that describes my situation perfectly...need to get a magnet to hold over the laundry for my laundry person...er...girlfriend.

BTW she was asking about SWMBO and she thought it was hilarious when I told what acronym means.

I still dont know what SWMBO means, so someone fill me in please!


Well more rain today, hopefully it clears up though. after getting back from dropping my step daughter off at camp i hope to get my side panels in, hardware on and controls mounted... and maybe even get the motor back on.

 

[Huron Angler]

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I still dont know what SWMBO means, so someone fill me in please!

She Who Must Be Obeyed

Sounds like some serious progress in store...the weather's been horrible all week, rain, rain, rain, I sure you're getting the same crap that's dumping on us.

I haven't been fishing since monday

 

[Andy in NY]

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well, just got back from dropping my step daughter of at camp, getting my side panels and controls and heading over to sis in laws to do some work. but now i am nervous... just thought of this just now. the motor came off a 14' er... i hope they are long enough!!!!!!!!!! i'll have an update tonight...

 

[Andy in NY]

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well, just as i suspected. they arent long enough... but they will work for now.

got the side panels in:

controls mounted:

motor mounted just before dark and theres a storm moving in... can see the lightning in the distance...

heres my little girl helping... she helps by pretending to drive and i get to visualize the boat on the water...

and heres a pic from my sons bday party last night...

 

[Rickairmedic]

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Andy I am guessing the cables are whats not quite long enough . The side panels look good . Looks like you should make a splash this comming weekend if you keep it up .


Rick