Re: 1968 Starcraft Jupiter - Rebuild
Anyway, long and short of it, I bought a 15' system this morning and it should be in mid week if all goes well. I will figure out how to get this steering system working on the Falcon --- or sell it.
So, there you have it. If anyone knows how to get the steering cable into the motor without having to pull the motor and tilt it to the side, that would be most helpful!!!
Oh ya, almost forgot, I moved the boat about 8" further forward so that there is only about 1 inch of the hull beyond the bunks... just didn't seem right hanging that far past.
Sheesh, I go away for a few days and have so much catching up to do!
I won't say it can't be done, but it will be harder than he|| to get the cable inserted in the motor after it's mounted on the boat. I did mine as I had it hanging from the come-along as I mounted it and even that way I needed three hands to make it go. Somehow after a lot of struggling I got it together. That was a tough job. Really stinks that your cable is too short, it's that kind of delay that's extra frustrating.
Glad to see you pushed the boat forward, I was a little concerned when I saw how far it was sitting back. With your skeg so close to the ground, you'll need a transom saver. I know a lot of people tow with the motor just tilted up a little with the power tilt, but I wouldn't chance that with how little clearance you have.
The cover looks good. Is it trailerable? From the reading I've been doing, I decided to make my trip uncovered (180 mi.) because I read in several places that unless you have an actual custom-fitted tight cover, those semi-custom ones will get torn apart at the corners & contact points pretty quick. I was lucky to have a clear day for travel.
Looks great and I'm glad you're getting ever closer & closer to your splash! Funny how all those little details at the end add up & cause so many delays! The boat & motor, and trailer for that matter, look fantastic, you've done a great job. You'll be the envy of the Starcrafters! Great work.
