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  1. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Been insanely hot at work lately, harder to work on boat after hours so not a ton of progress the last few days but did get water system to 100% the other night. New galley sprayer faucet for the admiral and the sink in the head works great. Tried to post pics but it isn't working again.
  2. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Head is almost complete. Still haven't mounted the TP holder or done the trim but it's mostly there.
  3. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Thanks, it's been quite the long project. Hoping the pictures might help someone else someday maybe. "Don't do it like this" 😆
  4. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

  5. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Windshield predictably was a pain but it's back on there finally as of today. Test fit to trace alignment before drilling Glued and screwed
  6. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    5/8 marine ply roof replacement bolted down last night. Think I'm going to keep the cabinets out, at least for now. It's so roomy without them, way more head space. Still have loads of storage space available. Plus now I've got room for a nice porthole in the galley! This boat is a lot of fun to...
  7. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Serious delay- had to cut roof out bc of defective plywood issue. Prob better I'm replacing this particular piece with marine ply anyway. Piece I removed was delaminating and swelling like crazy, despite being painted and sealed, thoroughly messing up my windshield reinstall. If you ever feel...
  8. IslandExplorer

    Transom replacement 1975 18' SS

    Splashwell cracks can form from the transom being too flexible/soft. Once replaced it is still a reinforcement but not required usually. I would put the splash well back on using 2 or 3 5/32 or so SS through bolts with lock washers to start if it is warped at all which it easily could be a...
  9. IslandExplorer

    Transom replacement 1975 18' SS

    Great project!! I always wanted the bigger SS 18, absolutely loved my SS 16 all the way till the end, RIP. Yeah, don't let the project spook you or slow you down. The transom is a 'big deal' but like said above, it really is just 1 weekend of focused work. I cut and installed mine in my 25 foot...
  10. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    The new 'spun silver' Faria gauges came in. I really like the look of these poking through my seabees crate console.
  11. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Platform feels pretty solid. Still need to figure how I'm going to mount the kicker motor bracket back there and the additional bracing for it. Looks like another trip to scavenge the scrapyard is in order.
  12. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Thanks, trying not to get lost in the details and just keep the project moving ahead. And it's funny you say that about the white paint job showing issues more easily bc that is a big part of my lighter color reasoning! The all black is definitely pretty great for hiding issues.. Seems more like...
  13. IslandExplorer

    1983 Starcraft Rivet Work of Art

    That rivet job really is something. If that's the worst then she's definitely saveable without too crazy much effort like the guys above said. Aluminum is pretty easy to work with and done half right it holds up a long time. The rivets they did were definitely a good bit less than half right 😅...
  14. IslandExplorer

    Need help with my prop

    Agree with the above, 85+ hp minimum for 4 people in a 18 SC aluminum pulling tubes and all. My 18 Starchief topped out at 32 on a lucky day with an 85 and 3 people. My significantly lighter 16 ft SC supersport was good with 70 but also you could tell wanted its rated 85 with more than 2 or 3...
  15. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    That sums up the last 7 days of work on it. Going to soak pistons in ATF, clean rest of it, and do rebuild really soon hopefully. Have the parts just sitting in a box. On a lighter note, I'm trying to decide what color to paint the block a d whatnot once it's done...🤔 I don't think I want to do...
  16. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Time for the ol Bronco to hang up the hooves and get some sea legs finally E7TE heads and a standard truck cam Looks pretty good I think.
  17. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Working away on the Adventurer again finally. Port side cabin wall, untrimmed kitchen vent pipe protruding. Thinking this was a spot light base. Has a broken off ball joint socket in it. Windshield foundation/tracks
  18. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Upper windshield pieces, lots of resealing needed ...
  19. IslandExplorer

    Question for Starcraft Chieftain owners

    I have a Chieftain 25 that even though it hasn't touched the water I've already spent Loads of time in it the past 2 years.. 😅 It can get pretty damn hot when closed up but that's mainly bc of the awesome huge windows I think. It's like a greenhouse when sealed up in there! I've spent countless...
  20. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    More critical parts for the Adventurer: Crusader big block heat exchanger and Johnson F6B9 raw water pump have both been acquired. This will be cooling the engine and the new PCM (Pleasure Craft Marine) exhaust manifolds. Still need to figure out what risers I'll be running. Pump lines up with...
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