66 Starcraft Sunchief Re-Build

[North Beach]

Re: 66 Starcraft Sunchief Re-Build

Once the wood goes in on Friday, it's just re-wiring and then the seats!

 

[Rickairmedic]

Re: 66 Starcraft Sunchief Re-Build

NB she looks amazing . You have done a fantastic job for a first time resto . I thought it would be a good time to remind you where you started not that long ago . I know its hard to remember where you came from with all the work day in and day out on a resto so I snagged a picture from day one .



http://www.flickr.com/photos/34681559@N05/3634638012/



Rick

 

[North Beach]

Re: 66 Starcraft Sunchief Re-Build

HaHa Ric. I have the same picture hanging in the shop!

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: 66 Starcraft Sunchief Re-Build

I feel your pain about questioning yourself while driving.... on what was done and what might have been done! Glad you investigated the outdrive!

Looking perfect.

 

[North Beach]

Re: 66 Starcraft Sunchief Re-Build

So we?re still trying to keep it moving. I have to work tomorrow so I spent the evening trying to make sure I?m ready when the wood guy gets here Friday morning.

First came gluing up the vinyl on the dash shelf and while I had the glue out I figured I?d hit what us car guys call the dead pedal.

So I glued em up with the outdoor adhesive and followed the recommended flash time, installed the vinyl rolled out the air and set some weight on the dead pedal.

The shelf went directly into the boat. This took a little jockeying around but I finally got it in. Here?s a couple of shots to show what it looks like now. A lot better than that faded vinyl we took out.

I also installed the steering wheel and found a place for the new GPS/fish finder. While I was in there I spent some time separating wires and generally cleaning up/removing all the junk wiring. That?s even starting to make some sense now!!!

We ordered a custom switch panel with lighted rockers, breakers, and one primary power in but it?s gonna be a few weeks out so in the meantime, we?re gonna wire everything into this and attach it to the bottom center of the shelf under the dash.

Progress!!!

 

[sschefer]

Re: 66 Starcraft Sunchief Re-Build

NB, just something I thought long and hard about. On my automatic bilge pump, I bought the rule switch too and then decided not to use it.

Instead I used a better quality m-off-on switch with a light built in and did away with the fuse. My feelings are that I want that thing working well past the point of overload if I need it to. If I smell smoke I can turn it off and let it cool but I may not have enough fuses to get myself out of a jamb. I also used 12gauge wire so the pump windings will fry well before the wire will light up.

Just my way of thinking.

Also, nice idea with the dead pedal, my consoles have a similar feature. My dad did that with the boat he built years ago.

 

[North Beach]

Re: 66 Starcraft Sunchief Re-Build

SS, we also plan to delete the brand new rule switch for an on-off-on, I don't understand the momentary on Rule's manual option.

And the dead pedal came with the boat.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: 66 Starcraft Sunchief Re-Build

My 16'r has the same piece of aluminum footrest. Switch panel looks great.

 

[Rickairmedic]

Re: 66 Starcraft Sunchief Re-Build

My 16' also has the dead pedal in it dont know if its aluminum or wood yet but I would guess aluminum . Hopefully I will find out this weekend when I start ripping out the EVIL carpet .


Rick

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: 66 Starcraft Sunchief Re-Build

What doesn't look great on this beauty?

Were not qorthy, were not worthy!
Lol

 

[sschefer]

Re: 66 Starcraft Sunchief Re-Build

NB, momentary is necessary because the automatic pumps are not designed to run dry. These are so quiet that it's easy to leave one running and burn it up. In the normal on position, there is power to the float/sensor which, as you know, is the switch that activates the pump when needed.

I had the same intention as you until I read the fine print for the pump.

 

[North Beach]

Re: 66 Starcraft Sunchief Re-Build

OK, this is the day I've been waiting for all month! No not launch day!!! Wood day!!!

Last night I finished installing all the supporting structure for the side panels. This was basically just riveting the front upper supports and screwing in the bottom channels.

The wood guys showed up this morning and we went about installing the cup holder/cubby hole thingy on the motor box, installing the side panels and here it is!!!

Back to the shop and I'll post more later!

 

[Rickairmedic]

Re: 66 Starcraft Sunchief Re-Build

NB it looks to me like youll be ready to start a new project on Sunday . I'll PM you my addy so you can come help me with my jupiter the weekends plans are gut the interior and flip it over so I can strip the bottom of the Hull. Ok ok that boat is looking really really good cant wait to see pics of it on the water this weekend and the SEG on your face .


Rick

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 66 Starcraft Sunchief Re-Build

Classy class class!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it.

 

[wrfalpacas]

Re: 66 Starcraft Sunchief Re-Build

Holy Crap That thing is gorgeous! I think you need a tux to drive it Pardon me, but do you have any Grey Poupon????

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: 66 Starcraft Sunchief Re-Build

WOW So when does the goldsmith show up to do the solid gold inlays on the doghouse and side panels

Incredible work. I am holding my breath for the rest of the seating

 

[sschefer]

Re: 66 Starcraft Sunchief Re-Build

O.K. that's it!!!! I'm requesting audio on this board so you can hear our jaws dropping!

Here's something I'm doing that might interest you. In the county I live in we have a tax on vessels. I just had my boat appraised by the county tax assessor office and it was re-valued at 18,000.00. I took that to the insurance company and that was all I needed to get the total loss replacement value changed. I had my major receipts and credit card statements ready but didn't need them.

This just worked out for me but you can have your's re-appraised to make sure your replacement value is correct for the like new condition of the boat.

The drawback is that my taxes and insurance went up but I really don't care. This was the first time that someone other than me put a realistic dollar amount behind all the work.

Gratification from a Tax Assessment? Just goes to show you, we are insane and darn good at it too!

 

[APPALOOSA2]

Re: 66 Starcraft Sunchief Re-Build

sschefer don't have him re-appraised your house !

 

[APPALOOSA2]

Re: 66 Starcraft Sunchief Re-Build

NB what a unbelievable job you have done! This is truly one of the best Starcraft Restores I have seen.

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: 66 Starcraft Sunchief Re-Build

Wow..

Here I was thinking I'll get my doghouse done this weekend....Had a couple simple ideas..It's just a doghouse right?

I would be embarrased to post pics of mine now! I was just getting over project envy!! LOL

NB that is really sharp...When ya gonna take her out and get her all bloody with fish??? lol