1986 21 ft starcraft cc restore

[jspano]

Re: 1986 21 ft starcraft cc restore

ok i recieved some trailer stuff and was wondering a few things before i start


1- stainless steel staples for bunk carpet. can they be p/u locally or is that an online thing

2- i've seen these things that go on top of the bunks suppose to save the boat alittle. does anyone have any experirnce with these? also would i need to cut the bunks down the width of these to make the boat sit properly on the trailer again?

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1986 21 ft starcraft cc restore

1- stainless steel staples for bunk carpet. can they be p/u locally or is that an online thing

Home Depot/Lowes have them http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 says not for marine use but I'm thinking that's more a saltwater things. Should be fine for our uses. It's what I used.

2- i've seen these things that go on top of the bunks suppose to save the boat a little. does anyone have any experience with these? also would i need to cut the bunks down the width of these to make the boat sit properly on the trailer again?

Are you talking about those bunk slicks? I don't think their intended purpose is to save the hull. I think it's just to make it slide off easier. I don't think a carpeted bunk is going to harm our boats. Unless you're having difficulty launching, I'd forget about them.

 

[HopeSheFloats]

Re: 1986 21 ft starcraft cc restore

Hey Joe, hope this is not to late... I used 5 cans of zinc chromate for the bottom and transom, and almost 9 cans of etching primer on the upper remaining's {hull & topside}...that's not counting about 6 cans of rusto primer on top of it all, just for good measure.

I used standard staples, easy enough to add a few now and then as needed imo.

No experience with the slick slide thingy's.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1986 21 ft starcraft cc restore

Kenny, the standard staples rust QUICK and severe

 

[HopeSheFloats]

Re: 1986 21 ft starcraft cc restore

I knew there's a good chance they won't hold up well, but since I had regulars on hand and all...I did add a bead of adhesive along each edge of the carpet, on the bottom of the bunks...oh well, give me another project to look forward too I guess :redface:...but thanks for the heads up!

 

[jspano]

Re: 1986 21 ft starcraft cc restore

ez and hsf thanks!

i will go with the stainless staples and will just keep the carpeted bunks(it's a float on trailer and really easy to load and launch.
i hooked up with a paint guy and he really knows his stuff i bought some primer and will ectch it my self(he has done this himself big savings) also i can show him the marine paints labels and msds and he will guide me thru should be cheaper with out the marine word on it. i've had alot of guys down here tell me the same thing we will see!!!!!

 

[jspano]

Re: 1986 21 ft starcraft cc restore

not much happening i was playing around and wanted to see how the primer would look

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started to work on the trailer. hated to put the money there instead of the boat but it needed to be done. that's one chunck of wood!

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A good side by side of the old and the new. i just couldn't put the $ into stainless steel u-bolts, so i went with the galv. and used ss washer. i etched the bolts and sprayed with a clear coat___???? we'll see

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[cc190cc]

Re: 1986 21 ft starcraft cc restore

Wow thats alot of primer, i used about a 1/4 can of zinc chromate on mine. If the paint is ok you dont have to prime it, scuff it with red 3m scuff pad with some scuff soap and paint it. Only prime bare aluminum.

Did you strip your entire boat?

Chad

 

[jspano]

Re: 1986 21 ft starcraft cc restore

the hull had some kind of coating on it and i took it down to bare alum.( there are some pics in the tread) that's why i'm etching the alum my self and using a primer...cost

 

[jspano]

Re: 1986 21 ft starcraft cc restore

the more i get into the more i find! i removed the fenders from the trailer to find a long bracket that is used to bolt the springs to the trailer. there are 2 bolts that are rusted i plan on cutting them of and replace with ss. then there are the longer bolts that go thru the springs and the shackles and they are also rusted up. i'm thinking of changing the as well . should the trailer be jacked up and the axle hang ????

 

[jspano]

Re: 1986 21 ft starcraft cc restore

i want to work on the fenders of the trailer(inspired by archbuilder) i want to make it strong enough to step on. you can see in the photo there is a small bunk that only holds the fender. it is bolted to the trailer and the fender is screwed to it's side. you can see it has been stepped on alot.

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my plan is to insert some brackets under the fender to reinforce it to stand on
right now the pics are in my mind... hopefully will share soon

 

[jspano]

Re: 1986 21 ft starcraft cc restore

i have nothing new to post but came across this and would like to use it as a public service anouncement.

some of you guys (EZ, HSF. HA) are close to going to the water with their restores. i know some are alittle anxious, just remember back down the ramp

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[jasoutside]

Re: 1986 21 ft starcraft cc restore

i have nothing new to post but came across this and would like to use it as a public service anouncement.

some of you guys (EZ, HSF. HA) are close to going to the water with their restores. i know some are alittle anxious, just remember back down the ramp

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OOoooo, that is really good advice! Yah, back it in don't just drive straight in cause yur so excited! Yah! That is good, really good! So much easier on the truck too.

I am sure those guys will thank you

 

[HopeSheFloats]

Re: 1986 21 ft starcraft cc restore

LOL, he probably just finished his resto and was not quite ready to mess her up...

Think they're looking to see if any water has splashed on her yet

 

[jspano]

Re: 1986 21 ft starcraft cc restore

i found that and had to post it. my son was like come on????
i told him about a guy locally who backed his boat down the ramp and climbed in his boat and took off, my son is like yeah so what. well he left his truck and trailer(running) on the ramp

EZ,HSF,HA.... just kidding...you guys don't have center consoles

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1986 21 ft starcraft cc restore

EZ,HSF,HA.... just kidding...you guys don't have center consoles

Nice touch right there

 

[jspano]

Re: 1986 21 ft starcraft cc restore

OOoooo, that is really good advice! Yah, back it in don't just drive straight in cause yur so excited! Yah! That is good, really good! So much easier on the truck too.

I am sure those guys will thank you

ja are you stirring the pot here, honest it's a PSA

 

[Greg W.]

Re: 1986 21 ft starcraft cc restore

Try calling a concrete supply company. Most residential and commercial jobs require thick layers of heavy foam to meet current building code insulation values.

 

[archbuilder]

Re: 1986 21 ft starcraft cc restore

I've seen that pic floating around...last year one of my friends neighbors grand daughter kept backing the boat in, couldn't get it off the trailer (because it was still strapped to the trailer at the transom)....kept backing, got out (it was a standard) without putting on the parking break....you know what happened next! Needless to say Grandpa was a little pissed about his boat and truck!

Joe my steps were a lot of work, but are they worth it now! I get in and out of the boat constantly now that I'm working on the interior. And it will be nice when loading or unloading it for weekend outings. Its amazing what you can spend on hardware huh? I was at Ace 3 times yesterday in the stainless section.

 

[jspano]

Re: 1986 21 ft starcraft cc restore

Joe my steps were a lot of work, but are they worth it now! I get in and out of the boat constantly now that I'm working on the interior. And it will be nice when loading or unloading it for weekend outings. Its amazing what you can spend on hardware huh? I was at Ace 3 times yesterday in the stainless section.

yes arch the fender/steps are under serious thought. i think i have a design in my mind(dangerous place to be) . i gonna prime the hull this weekend and then paint next(if i can decide on a color,been leaning toward what EZ did. remember imitation is the best form of flattery) that gives me 2 weeks to do it before putting the boat back on the trailer (just makes it easier).

i think i found a insulation company that has 4x8 pink sheets will check on monday
what am going to do with 60 noodles maybe use both kinds of foam
(didn't EZ do that too?)