You know it's kind of like belly upping to a buffet after having a big lunch. I spent 10 years looking for a Chieftain, found one, bought it and now really don't have the ambition to beat it into shape. Think she's just going to end up in someone else's shed. All the things that have happened...
Back in March I picked up an old Chieftain. She is in pretty rough shape but I'm not going to restore it, just fix it up nice. I had asked advice about fixing holes on the decking and had some great responses, for that I thank you folks. I ended up getting a 4x10 sheet of 5052 aluminum, made...
Out of habit I was cruising Craigslist yesterday and came across an early 70's Starcraft Chieftain 21 at an estate sale within 30 miles. Photos show her sitting on a tandom trailer. They are asking $1K but say will take any reasonable offer. I'm sure I could weasle the idea past the wife but my...
How many of you folks that boat inland have a VHF radio on board? Most of my time on the water is on the upper Mississippi but I have yet to go through a lock. Just wondering if sticking one on my Jupiter would be worth it. I know that the first time I took her out I did not have a sonar on it...
Howdy again folks, my Jup is missing the starboard aft corner piece. Not a huge deal, but would like to replace it. Any idea where a person could start looking for something like that?
The VRO dosen't seem to be working, burned almost a tank and the oil level didn't drop so will just keep up with the premix. Great day to be out, not much traffic, bet Sat and Sun will be crazy.
Finally got the bottom of the Jupiter wet yesterday in a tiny local lake (not too far to swim). The 40 rude pushed it way better then I thought it would, jumped right on plane and scooted around just fine. Today she goes to the big river (Mississippi) to burn up some gas and do a real "shake...
Hi folks, just picked up a pretty little Starcraft 16 (69 model) with what I think is a 40 hp 1988 vro rude. I've never had vro before and have heard mixed talk about reliability so wondering if I should just mix gas or should I use the oil tank and hope she does what she is made to do? I do...
