Hey Everybody,
I haven't been on line in quite some time as work on my Jetstream/Holiday finished up last year. But after 3 years of searching I have finally found a Sunchief! It's a beauty. All original and in working order with a Volvo Penta 110 HP motor, saltwater series with a heat...
Re: Buddy R's Jetstream Restoration
The new floor fits really nicely, luckily the edges of the old floor were still in good shape and provided a decent template. I had a question about installing the vinyl floor - is it better to install the vinyl before you install the floor in the boat so you...
Re: Buddy R's Jetstream Restoration
One Floor, Two Floor, Old Floor, New Floor!
I had a bit of time this evening so I got the new floor cut. I was planning on putting CEPS an all sides and edges and GLUVIT on the inside of the hull on all the seams and rivets. If anyone has a better way to...
Re: Buddy R's Jetstream Restoration
Thanks for the instructions JB. I think it may have been that the photos I was trying to upload were not jpegs. Here goes another try...
Re: Buddy R's Jetstream Restoration
i came across a bit of good luck just as I had finished repainting the cowl of the '89 Merc that I was planning on retro-finishing to look like more like a '61 and look better on the boat; an actual 1961 40HP merc came up for sale - all original. The motor...
Re: Buddy R's Jetstream Restoration
Nothing like making some advances on the restoration to help deal with the winter blues. I completed the new seat frames using the old ones as a template. For anyone whip is looking to make new seats, I found a posting where a guy shows exactly how to build...
Re: Buddy R's Jetstream Restoration
Well its time to get to work. I had a good summer running that little Jetstream but winter is here and its time to get back at it. I plan on restoring her just how she is except for the motor and a slight seat alteration. I find that the newer Merc I put on...
Good Morning All!
Well thanks to all the Starcraft restorers in this association I was able to make an informed decision regarding my first Starcraft purchase. I just picked up a '72 Starcraft Jetstream with a '72 Johnson 50HP. Everything on it is original and falling apart but I love her. And...
