1964 Starcraft Jet - Rebuild

[Jeepcollector91]

Re: 1964 Starcraft Jet - Rebuild

Thanks guys.... I feel honored! :highly_amused:

Juniper is running great now that the motor is raised up a notch.... doesn't feel like it is dragging anymore and the porposing is gone as well! Added 3 of those SS grab handles inside as well... working well!!

J.

Do you have a photo of the current mounting position of the motor on the Jup? Since you have already found the sweet spot for the best performance it would help a ton.
I haven't done any real testing on my Jupiter with the 115 yet and may have to move it up some as well.

Thanks.

 

[InMotion]

Re: 1964 Starcraft Jet - Rebuild

Do you have a photo of the current mounting position of the motor on the Jup? Since you have already found the sweet spot for the best performance it would help a ton.
I haven't done any real testing on my Jupiter with the 115 yet and may have to move it up some as well.

Thanks.

Thanks fellas!

JC --- I went one hole down from the top --- which raises the motor up about an inch give or take. It will cavitate easier --- but it doesn't feel like I am dragging an anchor back there anymore!

Hope that helps!

J.

 

[Jeepcollector91]

Re: 1964 Starcraft Jet - Rebuild

Hope that helps!

Thanks, thats a big help. I will move it up before the next test run.

Thanks again.

 

[odyssey350kc]

Re: 1964 Starcraft Jet - Rebuild

I love that pneumatic shock on the back, I would have never thought of doing something like that, great idea.

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1964 Starcraft Jet - Rebuild

Looks great Jim, can't wait to see the photos on the water.

 

[InMotion]

Re: 1964 Starcraft Jet - Rebuild

Ooops... posted this in the wrong thread originally.... but this is the correct thread now!!!
Gents... the Jet has left the hanger... but not far!







On the trailer...




All wrapped up waiting for the motor...


So... just the motor to put on and then SPLASH TIME!!!

Have a great week fella's!!!

Jim

 

[POB]

Re: 1964 Starcraft Jet - Rebuild

this has been a really strange build to watch for me. for the past few years i have been designing a 16' starcraft, black and polished (but with a polished topside) and a tan interior with a sunning bed on the stern. the only real difference is i was going to do a seadoo motor conversion to get more space for the bed and allow me to build a nice swim patform. really crazy when your boat came out black! but it looks great and i am obviously inspired even more now! so that you and congrats on another beauty.



not sure why photobucket keeps rotating my pic???

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1964 Starcraft Jet - Rebuild

Man she looks sharp buddy!!

 

[ben2go]

Re: 1964 Starcraft Jet - Rebuild

this has been a really strange build to watch for me. for the past few years i have been designing a 16' starcraft, black and polished (but with a polished topside) and a tan interior with a sunning bed on the stern. the only real difference is i was going to do a seadoo motor conversion to get more space for the bed and allow me to build a nice swim patform. really crazy when your boat came out black! but it looks great and i am obviously inspired even more now! so that you and congrats on another beauty.

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not sure why photobucket keeps rotating my pic???

Rotate them before you up load and check your photobucket settings and make sure the auto rotate on upload feature is off.It may only be able to be changed when you up load pics.

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: 1964 Starcraft Jet - Rebuild

Yep, the black & blonde wood really set each other off GREAT!

It'll look even better w/ the Merc on the back

 

[InMotion]

Re: 1964 Starcraft Jet - Rebuild

Thanks fellas! Nice to see it up and out of the hanger!

POB -- nice model... just needs to grow about a 1000% and you've got the real deal!!

JB - Merc is stayin' with me man! This one has a completely rebuilt 89' Johnny --- actually it's an 82' model with a rebuilt 89 head! Picking it up tonight and installing it this weekend.

Jas --- thanks man. This one's gonna have an American flag flying at the stern!

Should be wrapped up this weekend with the motor installed that's about it!!

Take care fellas... gonna be lake bound for a few weeks!

J.

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: 1964 Starcraft Jet - Rebuild

Well, I guess a redone Johnson will just HAVE to do

Finally, tin coming BACK better then it left :usa2:eace:

 

[classiccat]

Re: 1964 Starcraft Jet - Rebuild

MAN would an old Black/Chrome merc look beautiful on that thing...can you put it on just for a photo-op...then hang the johnny :lol:

 

[Bwana Don]

Re: 1964 Starcraft Jet - Rebuild

Wow, a blonde in a black dress. Schwing!:joyous:

 

[budski]

Re: 1964 Starcraft Jet - Rebuild

Does that ever look great Jim awesome job, can't wait to see her in the water with the motor on.

 

[lakelover]

Re: 1964 Starcraft Jet - Rebuild

Just catching up after vacation. Looks real nice, I'll be curious to see how she rides once you get it splashed. The black over aluminum looks real sharp.

 

[cpdchap]

Re: 1964 Starcraft Jet - Rebuild

Jim, I have been gone and busy, and was just catching up WOW! Is about all I can say unbelievable job my brother! When I grow up I want to be just like you:lol:

 

[jhendery]

Re: 1964 Starcraft Jet - Rebuild

Great work all around! Looking forward to the Falcon build.

 

[InMotion]

Re: 1964 Starcraft Jet - Rebuild

Hey thanks a bunch fellas!! Just got back from 2 weeks vaca myself... boat will be heading south of the border this Friday!!! Motor is going on tonight --- all being well!! Murphy can stay anywhere but in Ontario!

The Admiral and I have been having loooong chat's about the Falcon and what direction to go... so stay tooned for an update there in the coming weeks!...

Take care fellas!

J.

 

[InMotion]

Re: 1964 Starcraft Jet - Rebuild

Hey Fella's...

So the boat is going to it's new home early tomorrow am.... but still a couple of pics for your perusal!

Z motor is on!




There will be a few more shots of the boat before it leaves for good.... man I feel like I'm sending a kid off to University for the first time!

Anyway, have a great Friday fellas!

Jim