Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

[tagggg]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

thank you so much. And how many epoxy gallon i need to make my floor and transom?

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

thank you so much. And how many epoxy gallon i need to make my floor and transom?

I got mine done on a 16' SS with 2 gallons total, one gal. resin and one gal. hardener.

How much you need will be a function of the quality of plywood. Expect to use less if you get marine grade ply, more if you get regular exterior grade ply, since there are more voids in the layers, which is filled with resin and thus uses more of it.

 

[tagggg]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

ok thnx Huron. And what kind of plywood you used ? And 2 gallons for the floor and transom or just floor ?

 

[dozerII]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

Hi Taggg, I just saw your restoration thread, looks like you jumped right in, and that is the hardest part of the battle. You will not be able to import any kind of liquid from the US, Canada customs won't allow it, so we have to find Canadian suppliers. There is a real good one in Windsor On. http://www.pridemarine.com/ That is where I purchaced a lot of my products and they were great to deal with. I used 5/8 " good one side fir plywood in my 16SS and it worked great and did not cause any problems with alignment of the councils. Make sure when you cut your floor pieces, dry fit them perfectly, then coat all the edges and flats.
Glen

 

[tagggg]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

thanh you Dozer, and you used what epoxy exactly ? West System or other ? Do you make a thread of your restoration project ?

 

[dozerII]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

Your welcome Taggg, I never did start a restoration thread, I should have. There are two threads below that are from the Starcaft section that show most of what I did. I did not use epoxy to seal my floor, I found this site after it was done. I used Varethane clear exterior. Four coats and it seemed to work great.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=367926
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=369242

 

[tagggg]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

Here are some pics as planned. let's say I'm happy with my week.


I finally removed everything that needed to be removed before

i wire wheel al the center line of the boat

All strip screw are removed from the transom.....hmmm big big job. And 2 of the 3 parts transom are removed

I've just ordered 2 sheets of aluminum (http://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant.cfm?pid=7126&step=4&showunits=mm&id=240&top_cat=60) to rebuild my transom in my back and ski locker. I also ordered my epoxy from clarckcraft ... Be Sure to 3 gallons. I'll buy my plywood this weekend.

 

[Rich11304]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

Tagg

I just got a 1968 Starcraft Holiday V - OB that I'm planning to take to Lac St-Jean for the Traverse in July 2011. I have pictures but I don't know how to start a thread.

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

Taggg the cleanup on the inside of the hull looks great, nice work.

I got my epoxy from clarkcraft as well and it's good stuff, just make sure you do twice as many coats on the edges as you think you need. The ply will drink it right up.

3 gallons should be plenty for the deck and the transom I'd imagine. I'm just now getting to rebuilding my transom. Keep up the good work.


Rich, welcome to the site, congrats on the new rig. Click on "start new thread" after you are in the restoration section and you can get your own started. Click on the link for the boat restoration forum on the top of the page.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

Looking good, nice work!

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

Nice work Taggg. I assume when you rebuild your transom your going to use a solid sheet insead of those silly little corner pieces like they did.

 

[tagggg]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

thnx for your good words.... and yes ezmobee i will make my transom in one piece for sure

 

[dozerII]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

Nice work Taggg, progress is good.

 

[tagggg]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

I must admit that I'm proud of myself. I managed only to take off my transom. say it was a challenge for me, but done deal now lol. as you might expect, the wood is rotten and quite wet.

I also did a little wire wheel forward

My plan for week end... finish de wire wheel, acetone.

 

[Triton II]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

Looking great Tagggg. Glad to see you got the transom out without bother and enjoy your wire-wheeling this weekend.

TII

 

[sprintst]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

No sense worrying about the unknown. It wasn't that bad pulling the transom out was it. I was stressed about it and it turned out to be way easier than I thought.

The hull looks nice and clean now for sure.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

Great tag! Keep it up man!

 

[fshngho]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

You have a good reason to be proud Tagg. You have done great work so far and you will have the pleasure of enjoying your boat along with bragging rights. Heck you fit right in with us other nuts. Keep it up Bro!

 

[tagggg]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

Long time no see gang

I make some progress since last time. I cut all my floor (sorry no pic , floor at my dad, il will take some pics next time). Today, after some reflexions, i decided to remove splashwell...Why ? I have big job to my transom you know LOL

Here, some pics after wire wheel with the grinder.

Now, i have one question. What's the best solution for my transom ? Only one aluminium sheet inside or two and make they actual transom in "sandwich" ? And i use gluvit to fix it ?

thank you all for your help

 

[jasoutside]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

Now, i have one question. What's the best solution for my transom ? Only one aluminium sheet inside or two and make they actual transom in "sandwich" ?

I think if I were in your shoes tag...

I'd take one piece of aluminum, cut to fit the outside of your transom, back butter 3M 5200 with a notched trowel and bolt it on after you complete and install your transom board.

Solid and good as new!