'71 Starcraft Chietan

cjwest

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Hey guys, and gals. I'm a newbie, been checking out some of your posts over the last month or so. Some of you really know your stuff, i hope to benefit from your knowledge.... Ok, went to pick up this 21' Chieftan, 165 Mercruiser, this past week from my dad's old friend. It hasn't seen water in about 20 years but dad cranked it last fall. That's when they found out the manifold had a crack in it. They found a good used manifold but didn't get it put on, too heavy for two old guys to lift that high, so they say. As of today i have $200 in it, (wheels and tires for the 400 mile haul), glad that's done. I'll attempt to attach some pics and see what your thoughts/advice are for the project. Thanks for all that have input. cj

p.s. these are the only pictures i have that aren't too big to upload, working on getting many others to post. thanks for your patience. :facepalm:
 

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rheagler

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Re: '71 Starcraft Chietan

Nice Chief! Looking forward to watching your project. Be sure to check into the Starcraft section, you already know about the pics!
 

Bob_VT

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Re: '71 Starcraft Chietan

Welcome to iboats.

Nice boat!

So............. if you want to see a step by step perfected rebuild ...... read this one http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=325768

We probably have more aluminum rebuilds going on then anywhere else. Take what you need and only what "could" apply to get your boat done.
 

North Beach

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Re: '71 Starcraft Chietan

CJ Welcome to iBoats! Cant wait to see you get going on this one. She's built on the same hull as mine.

Here's a shot of your boat when she was new and shiny...

71 chieftain.jpg
 

GA_Boater

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Re: '71 Starcraft Chietan

Hard to believe that old gal has been sitting for twenty years. Pretty clean looking. How is the interior?

Welcome to the Starcraft fold CJ.

On posting pics - Open a Photobucket account and to include PB pic just click IMG code and paste in the iboats post.



She even looks even better in a larger pic. Have fun and more pics when you can.
 

cjwest

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Re: '71 Starcraft Chietan

hey everyone. sorry i haven't posted lately, i'm at a remote location with very limited access to the internet. i will be back in a few days and have some other pictures to post. thanks to you that have responed and welcomed me. i originally posted in the general boating restoration section before realizing that there was a starcraft section. can i move my post to that section? should i just start a new post over there? talk to you soon. cj
 

jasoutside

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Re: '71 Starcraft Chietan

Hey cj! Welcome to iboats and the Starcraft brohood:D

Great rig you scored there, man priced right too!

If you are planning to rebuild this ol Chief, you are posting in the right spot, all good;)
 

rheagler

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Re: '71 Starcraft Chietan

Hey cj! Welcome to iboats and the Starcraft brohood:D

Great rig you scored there, man priced right too!

If you are planning to rebuild this ol Chief, you are posting in the right spot, all good;)
In other words, the Starcraft guys will find you. You can't hide. :D
 

boatnut74

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Re: '71 Starcraft Chietan

Great looking Starcraft. That 165 Mercruiser will push that hull along nicely.
 
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