Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

[fshngho]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

Welcome back Tagg. I would have to agree with Jas ^^^. Even though the metal is thin, it would take up some room if applied on the interior of the transom. That wood is snug by itself. After installing the metal you could apply a thin coat of epoxy on the interior transom hull, let dry, and then install the wood.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

I don't have a real good picture of it, but my boat came with a nice diamond-plate plate on the outside of the transom http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/ezmobee/New Boat/DSCF2136.jpg your damage appears to be concentrated in that area so I think that would be a good "fix" for you.

jas, I can't help but what how "back butter" will translate into French in tagggg's mind when he reads your post

 

[jasoutside]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

jas, I can't help but what how "back butter" will translate into French in tagggg's mind when he reads your post

Ya have me laughing there EZ! Your probably right.

Hey Tagg, back butter is just spreading it around on the aluminum there. The notched trowel provides good consistancy.

Hope that helps buddy!

 

[fshngho]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

Ya have me laughing there EZ! Your probably right.

Hey Tagg, back butter is just spreading it around on the aluminum there. The notched trowel provides good consistancy.

Hope that helps buddy!

2 things gents.
1. Family forums
2. we are manly men.

ok, I laughed myself.:facepalm:

 

[Triton II]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

2 things gents.
1. Family forums
2. we are manly men.

ok, I laughed myself.:facepalm:

WOOOSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

That's the sound of something going fast over my head.

TII

 

[tagggg]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

thnx for your advise.

If i put an aluminium sheet with 3m 5200 and inside, i use Tex marine to make a perfect finish before a put my transom, is it ok ?

 

[tagggg]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

and i need how many zinc chromate primer same this (http://ca.binnacle.com/product_info.php?products_id=6465) to make a good job

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

You only need a light dusting of the ZC. I would think 3-4 cans would do ya for sure.

 

[tagggg]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

ok thank you EZ...and i check for your transom diamond plate idea. High cost but good investment

 

[superdaver]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

Have you guys ever thought of using an aluminum brazing produce like Alumaweld? (Alumiweld sp?) to repair some of the holes/screw holes, pitting etc?

 

[Rich11304]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

I had same problems. I plugged the holes with marine tex. I increased my transom height to 25" and had an aluminum plate build to match the outside of transom and have it wrap over the transom and inside all the way to the transom tray. I'm going to try to add pictures. I'm in Quebec until the 18 if you want to check it out. 3054010927

 

[Rich11304]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

I added below deck 30 gal gas tankView attachment 108067

 

[tagggg]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

Hello again everyone

The project is not dead. Even more unexpected in recent months have meant that I could not move the way I wanted.

So tonight, I return the boat to start stripping. Here are my next steps

1 - Strip outside (AirCraft remover)
2 - Watch the hull damage
3 - Fix leaks and hole in hull (screws and 5200)
4 - Glue the aluminum sheet for the transom
5 - Correct the leak below the transom bracket (i will see how after returning the boat)
6 - Zinc Chromate
7 - Make the trailer fillage
8 - Change the trailer pulls

I'll keep you posted on future development.

 

[tagggg]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

The first step is now completed. We returned the boat with 4 guys. Tomorrow afternoon, I began to strip the hull and see his condition.

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

Welcome back to dry dock.

 

[tagggg]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

I started to strip the hull... For now no surprise but big big job.

 

[Triton II]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

Looking good so far tagggg! Keep up the good work.

TII

 

[River_Lizard]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

Tag, Are you using plastic over the top of your paint remover? If so, how's it working for you. I've done it on a few jobs to help keep the remover from drying it and to have it eat a little more paint off in the process. Good luck with it.

 

[tagggg]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

Tag, Are you using plastic over the top of your paint remover? If so, how's it working for you. I've done it on a few jobs to help keep the remover from drying it and to have it eat a little more paint off in the process. Good luck with it.

I tried with and without the plastic. The product is more effective with plastic. Real big difference

 

[tagggg]

Re: Another Starcraft Restoration : SuperSport 18' 1977

I have a question for you. I want to stick my aluminum sheet to cover the holes on transom. I will glue together with 3M 5200. I want to know how to make my holes for the screws and others. I wanted to use this tool

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/380420386433?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619

Is this ok?