68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

[ezmobee]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Congrats! Sounded pretty smooth to me.

 

[bananaboater]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Great resto. Been watching and your choice of the wood contrasts really well with the rest of the fine work. You have made great progress and are an inspiration for me and I am sure others. Thanks for sharing.

Albert

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Love the vids..

I've started to incorporate em into my thread as well..Nothing like seeing and hearing the soul of a boat running!


Looks great..Would love to have that new block in my boat!!!!

 

[Rickairmedic]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Brett the big motor looks and sounds great but honestly I would like to hear more about your smaller motors . Anybody else look at Bretts other video's .



Rick

 

[coolbikeguy]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

i thought bigger was better ..... lol keep up the good work bret

 

[ben2go]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

i thought bigger was better ..... lol keep up the good work bret

It certainly is with women.

 

[wrfalpacas]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Rick,

Thanks for noticing. I build steam and air engines a a winter hobby.

 

[coolbikeguy]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

what do you do with the steam and air engines ??? no way to mount one in the cuddy ?? lol

 

[wrfalpacas]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

I wouldn't mind having a steamboat someday Until then, I guss I will have to settle for something a few generations newer I worked on wiring tonight, got most of the console wired, I am waiting on a buss bar for grounding.

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

That dash looks awesome Brett good work. The original Mercruiser gauges are priceless. Glad to see everything is working out well for you

 

[evildocrsx]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

It's turning out super nice! Almost ready for the water.
I posted a pic of my windshield in my thread. I don't want to hijack yours.

 

[North Beach]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Bret, it's nice to see someone else going a little overboard too

Seriously, this boat is lookin good!

 

[Rickairmedic]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Brett can ya take a scotch brite to that dash the glare is killin me . Looks great just like the rest of the boat.


Rick

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Your dash looks amazing! Nice work.

 

[danhend]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Read through this thread and the Starcrafts are beautiful. I may need to take the plunge. This boat looks great! That dash is Outstanding!

 

[vegasphotoman]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Hi Brett

Wow that dash is immaculate....nice resto on the gauges and stuff too!

Keep up the awsome work!

post MORE PICS!!!!

 

[wrfalpacas]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Thanks Vegas!

I am switching resto gears and getting started on the little 57 Starcraft Ski Champ Resto while I wait for the outdrive to get re-bearinged and sealed, seems like the PO let the gear lube run low
So In the meantime, join me on this resto:

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=352569

I could use the advice:redface:

 

[1970 Chieftain V]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Looking very nice! It is amazing to me how all these old Starcraft boats are coming back to life.

Mine is a 1970 Chieftain.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v189/shadyhawk72/Boat/?albumview=slideshow

Jason

 

[wrfalpacas]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Nice Chieftain Jason, they sure don't build em like this anymore!

 

[vegasphotoman]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Looking very nice! It is amazing to me how all these old Starcraft boats are coming back to life.

Mine is a 1970 Chieftain.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v189/shadyhawk72/Boat/?albumview=slideshow

Jason

Nice job on the cheiftan, cool boat! Im am becoming a starcraft fan more and more each day...