1965 Starcraft Project *****GOD HELP ME*****

[matthewp]

Re: 1965 Starcraft Project *****GOD HELP ME*****

That's a real drag to have to redo some work that you've just done. Look at it this way, you're helping lots of people who read this thread in the future. When I was touring the used boat circuit last year, I came across more than one aluminum boat with pressure-treated it in. It does eat aluminum. Good job on your response to it.

And hey, just when life gives you lemons.... you get a free 34' camper, ya bastid. congrats on the score.

 

[MrMarine]

Re: 1965 Starcraft Project *****GOD HELP ME*****

Matt, thanks for all the support. Yeah the camper is a score of a lifetime. Just a little bit of work on it and bang. It will look good as new.

 

[MrMarine]

Re: 1965 Starcraft Project *****GOD HELP ME*****

OK here is todays update.

If you all remember this is what i started with.

Then at the end of 3 evenings of stripping and sanding i came to this point.

And another view.

 

[MrMarine]

Re: 1965 Starcraft Project *****GOD HELP ME*****

Then i primed her. This is primer ONLY! Muahahahahahaha.....

And Another.

And one more for a closer view....

Well tell me what ya think. I like it. Makes me all warm and fuzzy. Now i just gotta let it cure and then its time to start the finish coat and then the stripe.

I know i have said it before but





I LOVE THIS BOAT REBUILDING STUFF!!!!!

 

[CheapboatKev]

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Then i primed her. This is primer ONLY! Muahahahahahaha.....

And Another.

And one more for a closer view....

Well tell me what ya think. I like it. Makes me all warm and fuzzy. Now i just gotta let it cure and then its time to start the finish coat and then the stripe.

I know i have said it before but





I LOVE THIS BOAT REBUILDING STUFF!!!!!

So all the guys who use pressure treated plywood are corroding the ribs in there hulls. Hope everyone knows that. Stupid friggen pressure treated son of a witches, crack licking, hose beasting, defacating on my head grass holes.

S.O.B

LOL..look freekin fantastic!

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1965 Starcraft Project *****GOD HELP ME*****

That is going to look awesome. Makes me wish I could quickly strip everything out of mine and flip it over!! Yeah there's a reason mine is still beige on the bottom.

 

[matthewp]

Re: 1965 Starcraft Project *****GOD HELP ME*****

That looks awesome! It makes me think.... if ever there were a time to flip my boat, it's now... but, you see, I have this problem.... I actually want to fish this season Yours is looking excellent. Show us this camper, would ya?

 

[MrMarine]

Re: 1965 Starcraft Project *****GOD HELP ME*****

Matt,

Ok ran out to the yard and took a few pics of the free trailer i got. Its getting dark but you can see it. Looks a lot better in the sun. But WTF it was free. Muahahahahahaha....

Matt i will be fishing this season..No doubt. i will be done in 3-4 weeks max...

And there ya have it. What do ya think.

 

[MrMarine]

Re: 1965 Starcraft Project *****GOD HELP ME*****

Oh yeah while my luck is good. I got another great deal yesterday. Of course i need something to pull that beast. I am a cable tech and was at a customers house. I was just chatting and said to him that i was looking for a vehicle like his to pull my camper. His is the same length and a year older. Well he told me he would sell it to me Hmmmmm. Ok i'll bite. ( how much i said)... $500.00 yep $500.00 it runs great. Towes like a biotch... Its a 1990 Chevy suburban immaculate inside and out. Here is the pic i have of it. I know..I know... Lucky SOB. right Matt...

hehehehehehehehehehehehehe

 

[matthewp]

Re: 1965 Starcraft Project *****GOD HELP ME*****

well, yeah man, you are a lucky SOB. Send some of that Mojo over here, would ya? 500 clams for THAT tow rig? Nice. The camper ain't too shabby either. Congrats again!

Oh, hey, I didn't mean to imply that you wouldn't make fishing season - I meant that I won't if I keep on at the pace I'm going! You are WAY closer to launching than I am.

 

[MrMarine]

Re: 1965 Starcraft Project *****GOD HELP ME*****

ummmm...Matt the inside of the boat is still gutted.. Close on teh outside. Cluster f@c%&d on the inside.

 

[bear_69cuda]

Re: 1965 Starcraft Project *****GOD HELP ME*****

Hull looks killer and it's only primer?

Free trailer!

$500 tow Suburban!

You are a lucky SOB! Congrats dude! A very good end to your week!

 

[redfury]

Re: 1965 Starcraft Project *****GOD HELP ME*****

If you start getting random "strangers" coming up and rubbing on you for no apparent reason, don't be surprised

Looks like the whole thing is coming together!

 

[MrMarine]

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Thanks guys.

Redfury, If they are hot girls that would be a great capper on this past week. But if you guys start doing it i'm gunna start swinging for the fences... Just playin......

OK START RUBBIN

 

[CheapboatKev]

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Thanks guys.

Redfury, If they are hot girls that would be a great capper on this past week. But if you guys start doing it i'm gunna start swinging for the fences... Just playin......

OK START RUBBIN

lol....I'll stick with my so-so luck anyday

but hot chicks are only good luck if the lil woman (that found you that camper...ahem) till she hears about it, then I would imagine youd be lucky to get away with just a couple broken bones! lol

 

[MrMarine]

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Yeah i hear that. she did good on that camper. But as a typical man i must say that i still hafto do all the work while she just watches. Just like in bed. No i didnt just say that outloud. Muahahahahahaha

 

[Lunker777]

Re: 1965 Starcraft Project *****GOD HELP ME*****

Been a while since we've heard from you ? hows things coming ?

 

[03vrod]

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Yes ,I'm curious to see how it looks with a topcoat on it.I've got mine flipped and stripped right now painting tomorow I hope.What kind of gun are you going to shoot the rustoleum through?Will you have to thin it for spraying and if so what with.

 

[MrMarine]

Re: 1965 Starcraft Project *****GOD HELP ME*****

Well guys I guess its been quit a while since i have been on here. I have had a few family issues i had to deal with. Again I am sorry. Ok so on the past few weeks i have still been working on the boat. I sprayed the hull and it looks killer. I completely rebuilt the trailer sanded it down to bare metal primed and painted. All new grade 8 bolts. The bad news is when i went to pull the hubs off the axle to sand the axle the inner race bearing on one of the splines was frozen and grooved the spindle to a point that it can not be saved. The good news is that i made a phone call to my brother in frustration and told him what i found and believe it or not he had a neighbor with a boat trailer in his back yard and all he wanted for it was for me to go pick it up. So add another lucky stroke for me.

Ok, back to the boat. I am almost done at this point. I have rebuilt the transom, floor, seats. I have added a platform in the front with access doors and built a new console. Fiberglassed it all in and have decided to put carpet down just as an added luxury. I know it will only last a few years but hey it made the wife happy. I couldnt hide all the holes from old attachments on the top of the gunnel and nose so i carpeted them as well. I will take a few picks on saturday and post them. I figure that on Saturday it should be the last full work day on the boat and except for sea trials it will be complete. Oh and in another stroke of good luck i picked up a 9hp outboard from a neighbor for $50.00 yeah i think soon one of you guys are gunna come here and beat my arss for all the good luck i have had on this boat project. Well back to wrork on the boat.

 

[CheapboatKev]

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Sorry to hear about the family issues..
And I am jumping on the 95 north @ 6 am buddy! I will just ask where does the luckiest SONOFAB*** live around here...lol