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Nothing exciting, just more cleaning... ... ... ... Long way from this before shot at least!

Definitely good to know about the gas sensitivity. If that's its only real Achilles heal- then that's perfect. I'll have to scout out the old scrap yard soon for some more tin to make that platform happen. I'm really liking the idea of it being all riveted together just like the rest of the...

That's a great idea, would be way lighter than the trex I'm sure! My buddy just laid down some of that stuff nicely in a few sections of his previously plain white fiberglass skiff and I thought it looked awesome. Wonder what would be a good thickness for the alu deck so that it doesn't need...

I'm with Waterman on that one, I used the cabin top area as a lunch serving counter and also as a kitchen with my rusty but trusty old coleman stove. Works great and keeps cabin space open! That dash area is pretty big on the 18.

Sure no problem, forgot to add: The power trim switch has 3 wires: Red w/White stripe Blue w/White stripe Green w/White stripe

Here are some pictures from when I added the access panel, fuse block, and a 6 switch panel. Switch assignment that has worked well for me: 1. Nav Lights 2. Anchor Light 3. Interior Lights 4. Bilge 1- Override ON 5. Instrumentation (fuel guage, tach, guage backlights) 6. FM Radio + 12v guage ON

Today's progress: Extensive pressure washing of transom and hull interior along with removal of non-OG 20 gallon stainless port side tank and hidden rotten wood behind it.

Thanks and I most definitely am. It had a corroded angle iron and wood swim platform supported by steel chain that I need to replace once transom is done. I want to build in a kicker motor mount for my trusty 9.9/15 as I don't believe in leaving shore in the salt without one. Was hoping to find...

I agree, I would prefer to have an Alpha generation as well but I still have so much plywood and paint and whatnot to buy that I need to service and repair everything as cheaply as possible to stay on course to make this happen this season. The outdrive is old but at least it was fresh water...

Nice Islander! I love the sleek lines of those boats. You are indeed making some long runs! I too like to be out as long as I possibly can be and have gone through loads of fuel at times and once barely made it and I had used up 3 6-gallon external kicker motor tanks in addition to the 38...

The outboard boat consoles on these boats always seem to have a lot less gauges than the I/O's. My Starchief 18 was very similar to yours. I hate glass fuses too and installed a blade fuse box in cabin on the wall on starboard side. I also cut out a square access panel hole using a plunge cutter...

Hello, I have a few ideas for ya: Check man overboard kill switch. (Usually red lanyard hanging near controls somewhere, connects to kill button) These tend to kill ignition circuit randomly sometimes when they get wet if they are cracked/failing. Check engine wiring harness for obvious frays or...

So far unable to remove this little shifter cable thing. Any tips on this? I modified a wrench that now can fit in that area but it still won't budge. Wrench started to slip under the torque. Not seeing a way to remove it without cutting cable to get a socket on there. Is this cable something...

Nice craft! A 115 on that 18 must plane quick!! My 18' Starchief felt very healthy with an 85 and I always had a lot of gear onboard. What's your top speed in ideal conditions?

Today's progress. Transom is finally fully out!

I don't know yet, likely not, at least for time being. Luckily I am only about 15 minutes from the ocean taking back roads so for now I will just be driving it to the ramp nice and easy. I have the original trailer axles that have hydraulic brakes but the spindle shafts need to be replaced. Sure...

Thanks, I'm loving the crane, should've built one a long time ago. Restoration intent is a mix. I love the original look of the boat but I want to push it a bit and increase its capacity in a few ways. Keeping galley and expanding upon it by putting in a gimbaled propane 2 burner stove with oven...

Yes, I added a big ass trans cooler from a F350 Super Duty pickup in addition to a new rad. Added Monroe air shocks and a small compressor with dash gauge and control. Towed the boat great despite trailer not having brakes. 😎

Thanks Airshot, you are right, it is a Lot of work but I just can't ever seem to take on easy, rational projects. 😁 I sure love my retro classics. She's going to be a head turner I'm sure (for better or worse 😅). People always asked about the Starchief. These old Starcrafts really stand out...

The V8 sits right on two boxed beams, open only at rear, with nice reinforcement plates that extend down between the ribs. I have discovered that this is not the only structure however and there is a wood piece about 4x4x36 (estimated) secured underneath the aluminum beam, located in place by 2...