1973 18' Starcraft Super Sport

[Okiebo]

Re: 1973 18' Starcraft Super Sport

Also my attempt at walnut blasting turned up poor results. The compressor I am useing taps max pressure at 120psi. . So I deciced to use orbital sanding and attempt sand over the rivets. I just have to remeber next time I make a trip over to his house I do not forget my. Long pants! Ouch! Once I get sanded & primed I gonna bring it back to the house and roll on the white. Flip her over then start in with gluvit, reinstall new transom and get to the floor. I am thinking about taking a vacation week just to get something accomplished before the cold sets in, Nothing like what NB goes thru but sure slows down progress

 

[Rickairmedic]

Re: 1973 18' Starcraft Super Sport

LOL Okie I warned ya about the long pants and sleeves . on the primer dont worry about it till you get it home give it a good bath with 50/50 mix of vinegar and water and hit it with some Zinc Chromate doesnt take a heavy coat just a good heavy dusting .


Rick

 

[Okiebo]

Re: 1973 18' Starcraft Super Sport

Well I got back from the tournement late Sunday night. We ended up winning it. The fishing was slow for everyone on the lake. We just happened to find a good group of bass where no one was at. Earned enough to pay for expenses. The best prize is bragging rights until next year. I was tired Monday so I took it easy. Hope to get to sanding this weekend.

 

[Pap's SuperSport]

Re: 1973 18' Starcraft Super Sport

Following the thread. Any updates?

 

[Okiebo]

Re: 1973 18' Starcraft Super Sport

Following the thread. Any updates?

I have not worked on it much this last month. Deer season has interupted all other activities. I did get it sanded down and have put my first two coats on this week. I plan on having final coats on by Monday and wet sanding before thanksgiving.

 

[Okiebo]

Re: 1973 18' Starcraft Super Sport

Well I did get the final bottom coat on. Let it dry for 3 days. I flipped it back over and put it on the trailer to finish the sides. Well I forgot to replace one keel roller that was bad and it scratched the center keel about half way down the boat. Arghhhh! Well I figured after that I am not making a show piece! I am function over fashion anyday! I will just spot paint the scratch and carry on. The places I wil be putting this boat will probably have me repainting the bottom in a few years anyways.looks like the cold and moisture of winter is starting to set in here so I gonna have to move all work to the barn or just halt until spring. After all I still have deer tags to fill!

 

[Andy in NY]

Re: 1973 18' Starcraft Super Sport

Well I did get the final bottom coat on. Let it dry for 3 days. I flipped it back over and put it on the trailer to finish the sides. Well I forgot to replace one keel roller that was bad and it scratched the center keel about half way down the boat. Arghhhh! Well I figured after that I am not making a show piece! I am function over fashion anyday! I will just spot paint the scratch and carry on. The places I wil be putting this boat will probably have me repainting the bottom in a few years anyways.looks like the cold and moisture of winter is starting to set in here so I gonna have to move all work to the barn or just halt until spring. After all I still have deer tags to fill!

where are the pics??????

 

[Okiebo]

Re: 1973 18' Starcraft Super Sport

where are the pics??????

Andy, I still have not replaced my home computer after it crashed.I don't use my home pc much. As soon as I do I will get em up. I am currently posting these notes with my internet phone.

 

[vegasphotoman]

Re: 1973 18' Starcraft Super Sport

Bummer on the puter crash and cool that you have this resto thread on your starcraft....

Looks like you have the best starcraft resto guys already posting to your thread so you should be in good hands Okiebo

Jeez....I really need to get one of these dang starcrafts......
once I ditch 2 or more of my boats Ill look for one! (we have 4 right now)

 

[Okiebo]

Re: 1973 18' Starcraft Super Sport

Not much update. Weather got cool so the painting halted until it warms up a little.( and stays there) I am gonna be laying out the new floor in the next month. I may have an oppurtunity in the spring to purchase a more up to date boat. If I do, this starcraft will be up for sale. Don't worry I will offer it here first if I do. We will see come febuary or march! Until then I am pressing on with the original plans for this boat. Also hope to have the puter problem fixed in the next couple weeks.

 

[Okiebo]

Re: 1973 18' Starcraft Super Sport

Ok boys and girls! It looks like I am getting my newer boat! So look for this one on the sale block. If you want an awesome boat to finish, now is your time! I wished I could keep it but I won't have enough room for three boats!

 

[North Beach]

Re: 1973 18' Starcraft Super Sport

Okiebo, I was really looking foreward to seeing this one finished. What is the new boat?

 

[Okiebo]

Re: 1973 18' Starcraft Super Sport

NB, and you still might see it finished especially if someone on here gets it! If I cannot pass it to the right person I will keep it. I will just have to store it at the lake property for now. The new boat is 1993 Procraft 180, since my tournament partners retired there regular jobs and are moving further south I gonna have to have my own bass boat. The procraft is a great boat. It has been garaged its whole life and operated by an elderly man that had no need to speed. 115 mariner on it. Like I said I don't have to sell, I just hate to see things sit!

 

[vegasphotoman]

Re: 1973 18' Starcraft Super Sport

thats cool Ok...cant always finish all projects, thats the way of life

well atleast post some pics of that new procraft! lol

 

[Okiebo]

Re: 1973 18' Starcraft Super Sport

pics as of current

 

[sniffum35]

Re: 1973 18' Starcraft Super Sport

Hey Okie, I have the same rig with an 85. Ive gotten it up to about 37 mph on the GPS.

 

[Okiebo]

Re: 1973 18' Starcraft Super Sport

Hey Okie, I have the same rig with an 85. Ive gotten it up to about 37 mph on the GPS.

Welcome to iboats! And welcome to the addiction! That speed is pretty average for the 85 on these boats! If I keep mine I would op for the larger 115. Virtually same weight but with a lil more grunt!

 

[Okiebo]

Re: 1973 18' Starcraft Super Sport

Well sold her yesterday.

 

[vegasphotoman]

Re: 1973 18' Starcraft Super Sport

You Sold her

congrats! hope you enjoyed your time with the SS....

nice job on all your work...the new owners have a great SS to play with.....

CHEERS!

 

[backlashed]

Re: 1973 18' Starcraft Super Sport

Well hopefully everyone will still get to see this boat finished, because I just bought it. Kinda cool to see the progress James made before I acquired it . Since I already have a good usable boat, I can take my time with this project. The only thing to get in my way is my fishn.