1976 Starcraft SuperSport 22' Overhaul Lotsa Pics And Vids!

[Floyd M]

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Re: 1976 Starcraft SuperSport 22' Overhaul Lotsa Pics

Now see, you had to go and show me that. Could you have set the bar any higher man? Actually, that is AWESOME. I will be happy with anything even close to that. Thanks for the link.

Keith

 

[ozzgood2001]

Re: 1976 Starcraft SuperSport 22' Overhaul Lotsa Pics

Re: 1976 Starcraft SuperSport 22' Overhaul Lotsa Pics

Wedenesday 7-15-09 off work today so i got a huge head way on the deck. i told ya id show ya a lil trick to stiffen up a 1/2 floor and save weight over 3/4 inch floor. pictured below is 4 2x4x8 split in half long ways these lil wonders help me create a ladder system effectively reducing the load by reducing the span. i dont understand how starcraft thought spanning 2 feet at some points would stay rigid. but anyhow here some pics

got my load a lumber also found some 5 ply 1/2 at my local lumber yard. home depot only had 3 ply. remember not all 1/2 plywood is the same. 5 plys way stronger than 3!!

then i ripped 4 2x4's for my cross bracing

also i dont know if you guys use this caulk or not but i use it over any marine stuff 5200 4200 whatever this is better IMO and at 4.50 a tube i dont have to remortgage the house. its a polyurethane based and never seperates or release like silicone would i found it to be a very similar makeup of the marine grade stuff

step one was to go down the stringers and cross brace everywhere there was a seam i doubles it up and yes i will still use the metal strips from the factory

 

[ozzgood2001]

Re: 1976 Starcraft SuperSport 22' Overhaul Lotsa Pics

Re: 1976 Starcraft SuperSport 22' Overhaul Lotsa Pics

7-15-09 cont..


now i added these lil wings towards the oustide just 5 down each side in the cockpit area almost every other rib this was to accept my 1/2 plywood for the cockpit area to double up my thickness for pedestal seating later i also added one centered towards the back in case i add a rear pedestal at a later date. these wings were 1/2 down from deck level to come out even when i add my 1/2 decking

now i packed in my flotation down the center and added my "wings" and rear center piece these were coated with waterproofing on the bottom and will be done on top as well at a later time.

im pretty much ready for decking and will be using my old templates tomorrow to cut my new decking and get a coat of waterproofing on those as well. im attaching everything with 2 inch coated deck screws in my cross bracing and 1 inch self tapping phillips head screws everywhere else along the rib edges and center stringers should be solid with no squishy soft spots when we got the chinese firedrill going when were filling the boat with walleyes!!

Chad G.

 

[ozzgood2001]

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Re: 1976 Starcraft SuperSport 22' Overhaul Lotsa Pics

also you will see i added cross bracing between the bracing i put in if you look you will see no span over 16" anywhere and i only used 4 whole 2x4's and one extra half a sheet of 1/2 than factory original lots of weight savings over 3/4 and cheaper as well

Chad G.

 

[Andy in NY]

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Re: 1976 Starcraft SuperSport 22' Overhaul Lotsa Pics

i would be worried about those braces... did you coat them in resin first?

 

[ozzgood2001]

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Re: 1976 Starcraft SuperSport 22' Overhaul Lotsa Pics

nope never have never will i dont believe in it my boat isnt fiberglass shes a tinny!! i use some simple waterproofing like thompson deck seal oil based all the water repellent i need done several boats and havent hand any problems yet!
Chad G.

 

[Rickairmedic]

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Re: 1976 Starcraft SuperSport 22' Overhaul Lotsa Pics

Chad when I saw the first pic with the WOOD stringers I almost started to cry . I was happy to at least see none of them are touching the hull . Some PO of my Jupiter thought it would be a good idea to put wood stringers in it only they went all the way and screwed them through the bottom of the hull ( FROM UNDERNEATH ) . I will be installing 24-25 new rivets in my hull when I flip her upside down to fill the holes.


Rick

 

[ozzgood2001]

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Re: 1976 Starcraft SuperSport 22' Overhaul Lotsa Pics

lol oh no screws thru the hull the only place the wood touches the hull its in a deep bed of OSI quad caulk. everything else is hanging off the center stringers

Chad G.

 

[ozzgood2001]

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Re: 1976 Starcraft SuperSport 22' Overhaul Lotsa Pics

Thursday 7-16-09 didnt get to much accomplished on thursday i did pick up 2 sheets of 3/4 ext grade plywood from the local lumber yard to replace my transom. i also worked on cleaning up this disaster i been building next to the boat. starboard side was trash port side was save... i didnt have anything on the port side but 2 side panels that need refurbished

Chad G.

 

[ozzgood2001]

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Re: 1976 Starcraft SuperSport 22' Overhaul Lotsa Pics

Friday 7-17-09 started laying in the decking today after using the old floor for templateds and coating the bottom sides and edges with waterproofing. made some good progress in just 5 days from bringing it home

udersides coated and drying for a few hours

section one going in

section two and three is in !

section 4 went in as it was raining on my back! didnt get a pic but one section left.

i plan on getting the engine off the back tomorrow so i can get the transom out this weekend.

Chad G.

 

[Rickairmedic]

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Re: 1976 Starcraft SuperSport 22' Overhaul Lotsa Pics

Dang Chad slow down I've had mine at least a month and am not half that far . Looking good man keep it up and you should be on the water next weekend .


Rick

 

[Andy in NY]

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Re: 1976 Starcraft SuperSport 22' Overhaul Lotsa Pics

Chad, I would be a little leary of the double layers of ply for the deck... its the perfect place for any moisture that may make its way in there...

i noticed while ripping mine out that there was a substantial amount of water trapped between the sheets.

 

[ozzgood2001]

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Re: 1976 Starcraft SuperSport 22' Overhaul Lotsa Pics

im not worried at all as previously stated this boat will not be neglected outdoors uncovered. the boat is 30 years old.. so lets say yes my system will have a shorter life the an the twice as expensive system of resin and cloth. ok whats a shorter life. its was 30 years before and was outside uncovered for 12 years unattended and certain spots were still ok.. alrite say my floor only lasts 10 years... now the boats over 40 years old.. maybe it lasts 15 were getting close to a 50 year old boat. at this point metal fatigue would worry me more than replacing a floor again. yes your resin and cloth system will last 30 years but being this is now my 6th boat i've rebuilt using a similar system the oldest restore over 10 years ago and going strong im not to leary all. alot of it is all about maintenance dont leave it in the rain keep it covered the only time its gonna get wet is when the fishings to good to come in from rain.

 

[ozzgood2001]

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Re: 1976 Starcraft SuperSport 22' Overhaul Lotsa Pics

saturday 7-18-09 no pics today but i did get the last sections of floor in and a thick coat of waterproofing wood protector slathered on. got the steering cable removed that was a chore in itself. seized up from sitting for so long unprotected. got the wriring harness and throttle shift cables removed as well. picked up the cherry picker from a friend and am ready to remove the engine tomorrow and hopefully have the transom out as well before the sun sets. all i know is its freaking cold out for july!!!!!!


Chad G.

 

[Rickairmedic]

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Re: 1976 Starcraft SuperSport 22' Overhaul Lotsa Pics

LOL Chad you aint kiddin the high here today was 72 should be closer to 92 honestly not that funny its messin with my wallett .


Rick

 

[ozzgood2001]

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Re: 1976 Starcraft SuperSport 22' Overhaul Lotsa Pics

i thk we were in the 60's shoulda been 80's makes for goo dworking weather wasnt sweating my #$% off today at least. suns suppose to be back out tomorrow!! fingers crossed!

 

[CheapboatKev]

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Re: 1976 Starcraft SuperSport 22' Overhaul Lotsa Pics

I commented on your cool boat when ya joined & posted in the Starcraft forum...

You are mos def kicking arse!!

I used basically the same bracing between the alum stringers as you did, used 2x4s sealed with fence post waterproofing, thats all. Kinda the same thought if it last 10 years even..well that's a helluva long time.

Keep up the pace..You'll be done, what next week?? lol

 

[ozzgood2001]

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Re: 1976 Starcraft SuperSport 22' Overhaul Lotsa Pics

i wish next week lol. after i get this transom done there will be a lil lull in the action till the funds come in some more lol. working construction i gotta roll with the punches... and checks...

 

[CheapboatKev]

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Re: 1976 Starcraft SuperSport 22' Overhaul Lotsa Pics

i wish next week lol. after i get this transom done there will be a lil lull in the action till the funds come in some more lol. working construction i gotta roll with the punches... and checks...

I hear ya there...Hell, my username is Cheapboatkev afterall..I wanted to go look at a 18 ft SS today, looks perfect for 300 bux..OBO...But need every extra dollar to cover my expenses next week in NC...When I have the $$$ next week it wont be there of course...

 

[ozzgood2001]

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Re: 1976 Starcraft SuperSport 22' Overhaul Lotsa Pics

thats my world one week its the sizzler next week its ramen noodles! lol