reelfishin
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Re: 1968 Starcraft 16' Jupiter Restoration Project
Sounds like the same hull, how did you manage to flip it upside down like that?
How much did the hull weigh? Mine seems pretty heavy, I have the interior out, floor is out and the windshield off but it's far too heavy to try to lift. I can just about shift it's weight on the trailer.
Mine came with a custom hardwood dash that a previous owner had custom made, they made it a bit lower than the original dash so I have all sort of room for gauges or accessories.
I may go back to the original steering wheel though on mine, the last owner put in a new helm, teleflex cable and vinyl steering wheel.
It feels ok but don't look right in that boat. Besides, I like the bright blue Starcraft wheel that belongs in it. Luckily it was still in the boat when I got it.
I tossed the original seats, I'll be using two pedestal seats and a maybe carry a pair of folding deck chairs for added seating, the tank will get put up front since there's already a fuel fill on the deck, and the area under the splash well will get a full floor, my floor ends before the very rear by about a foot on each side now. A better bilge pump bracket is also in order. I also plan to make a custom but more utility minded pair of side try covers. The foam padded stuff isn't going back in.
Sounds like the same hull, how did you manage to flip it upside down like that?
How much did the hull weigh? Mine seems pretty heavy, I have the interior out, floor is out and the windshield off but it's far too heavy to try to lift. I can just about shift it's weight on the trailer.
Mine came with a custom hardwood dash that a previous owner had custom made, they made it a bit lower than the original dash so I have all sort of room for gauges or accessories.
I may go back to the original steering wheel though on mine, the last owner put in a new helm, teleflex cable and vinyl steering wheel.
It feels ok but don't look right in that boat. Besides, I like the bright blue Starcraft wheel that belongs in it. Luckily it was still in the boat when I got it.
I tossed the original seats, I'll be using two pedestal seats and a maybe carry a pair of folding deck chairs for added seating, the tank will get put up front since there's already a fuel fill on the deck, and the area under the splash well will get a full floor, my floor ends before the very rear by about a foot on each side now. A better bilge pump bracket is also in order. I also plan to make a custom but more utility minded pair of side try covers. The foam padded stuff isn't going back in.