1974 Starcraft Chieftain

[jbcurt00]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain

Thanks, everyones doing great.
I getting antsy to get this boat seaworthy and some more of the old Mercs restored.

Is it too early for Andrew's 1st impeller? NEW it'd kinda sorta be a safe teething ring, right?

I need to drag a running 1969-71 65hp Merc out of the back of my storage/shop space at work & give it some much needed attention as well.......

 

[bgc]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain

Is it too early for Andrew's 1st impeller? NEW it'd kinda sorta be a safe teething ring, right?

I need to drag a running 1969-71 65hp Merc out of the back of my storage/shop space at work & give it some much needed attention as well.......

I like this idea! One of the giant Volvo impellers should work....

I have a 1965, 65hp in the collection, Damn things are heavy! Took two us us to hang it on the rack for the winter

 

[Cloudrnnr]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain

Holy Smokes! You risked buying a boat, without the Admiral's authorization...while she was pregnant? I'm thinking the new name is obvious..."Constant Peril"

Congrats on the new additions!

 

[bgc]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain

Holy Smokes! You risked buying a boat, without the Admiral's authorization...while she was pregnant? I'm thinking the new name is obvious..."Constant Peril"

Congrats on the new additions!

Yes, I did and she still doesn't know about her and Thank You!........ Do you think the name would be too pretentious and anger the gods? How about "DogHouse"? :joyous:

 

[barato2]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain

The Gates of Delirium?

 

[bgc]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain

The Gates of Delirium?

.....Yup, got it bad........But I still, firmly believe, she wont find out about it....

 

[bgc]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain

Alright! Getting back into it, going to be a slow process till new First Mate can work a saws-all......

After seeing WW's progress on his Chief, I have ordered the paint. I went with an Acrylic Urethane in White and a Clear topcoat.

The engine is scheduled to go into the Machine Shop later this month

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain

.....Yup, got it bad........But I still, firmly believe, she wont find out about it....

You're gonna slip up some time. :fish:

 

[bgc]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain

You're gonna slip up some time. :fish:

I've been doing a good job hiding it so far....but the pier pressure is getting to me.

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain

I've been doing a good job hiding it so far....but the pier pressure is getting to me.

Good luck.

A finned 15-16ft tinny popped up @Cleveland over the weekend, but I figured you're hidden tin quota might already be full

 

[bgc]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain

Good luck.

A finned 15-16ft tinny popped up @Cleveland over the weekend, but I figured you're hidden tin quota might already be full

Yeah....no more boats, although I've said that before....

 

[Watermann]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain

Alright! Getting back into it, going to be a slow process till new First Mate can work a saws-all......

After seeing WW's progress on his Chief, I have ordered the paint. I went with an Acrylic Urethane in White and a Clear topcoat.

The engine is scheduled to go into the Machine Shop later this month

It will be interesting to see how the lacquer clear coat goes on over the acrylic paint.

 

[bgc]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain

It will be interesting to see how the lacquer clear coat goes on over the acrylic paint.

Clear Acrylic Urethane..... I figure if i get enough paint on the hull it wont leak..:laugh:

 

[Watermann]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain

Can you use the catalyst hardener in the clear too?

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain

Clear Acrylic Urethane..... I figure if i get enough paint on the hull it wont leak..:laugh:

Good point, bgc.

Can you use the catalyst hardener in the clear too?

Good question - I've been wondering a while. Hardener should also help improve leakability too. :joyous:

 

[cj8mule]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain

Can you use the catalyst hardener in the clear too?

The clear I've sprayed lately was 2 part.

 

[bgc]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain

The clear I've sprayed lately was 2 part.

That's the stuff...

https://www.grainger.com/product/RUST-OLEUM-Finish-Primer-Activator-Kt-7AK72?functionCode=P2IDP2PCP

 

[Watermann]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain

Oh man, is that 228 dollars? ... as in semolians, green backs? For Rustoleum? A gallon??? :faint2:

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain

Yikes man, I have less in a whole boat motor & trailer then 1 gallon of that paint :faint2:

Hides a big ole boat from the Admiral, but can swing $230/gal paint... Brave or ???

 

[cj8mule]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain

That's the stuff...

https://www.grainger.com/product/RUST-OLEUM-Finish-Primer-Activator-Kt-7AK72?functionCode=P2IDP2PCP

Holy smokin' rustoleum dude. I'm thinking you might want to check out the local PPG auto paint supplier. I bought a gallon of clear last year for $90.