cbg's startcraft ss resto ...

[coolbikeguy]

well, ive been saying for a while now that i was going to start my own resto thread so now that i have alittle time i figured id actually do it .. lol. a little background on this boat ... when i first came to iboats i wasnt even looking for a starcraft but ehn i saw the pic of bigskiohio's boat and i was sold. as you starcraft guys know finding an ss is no easy task. i was lucky and there was another member who was also kinda looking for and ss. im not sure who found my boat first but it was initially found for ezmobee. he went to look at it and decided at the time that t was just a little to much to get involved in after doing his jupiter eesto so he turned me on to the boat. it was less than 15 min from home so i went and looked at her and this iw what i spent $400 on ...

she does have a few issues that need the attention of a welder and some extra support ..

 

[coolbikeguy]

Re: cbg's startcraft ss resto ...

it has a big old hulk of a motor on it .... chrysler 105 ( HEMI ) LOL still not sure what im gonna do witht he hemi and this will be explained later on ..

interior the way it was when i started ...

on its way to being gutted ..

trailer full of parts removed so far ...

 

[HopeSheFloats]

Re: cbg's startcraft ss resto ...

Sweet, looks like fun...happy twiddling

 

[coolbikeguy]

Re: cbg's startcraft ss resto ...

i was able to get a free johnson 115 with tilt and trim for free off an old boat my auny had stitting around. im still not sure of its condition but if it will run i will replace the chrysler with this unit ...

i started sanding and striping what i could while she is still on the trailer ...
port side almost finished with sanding and did some stripping ..

i sanded with 220 grit on a random orbital sander which worked really good and fast. you have to keep an eye on the paper so it doesnt build up and start to " polish " the paint and bare aluminum. the bare spots on the side of the hull are where i sanded/feathered out some decent sized knicks in the paint. i will be flipping the hull over and finish stripping it when i pull the motor off. for stripping i am using Jasco paint and epoxy remover that i bought at lowes. it comes in a gold/copper colored can and is in qt and gal size. this stuff is working awesome for me. im kind of at a bit of a slow down right now until i decide what to do with the motors and i am still pulling my hair out deciding on paint and colors. i will post again with more pics and details as i go along. scott

 

[Rickairmedic]

Re: cbg's startcraft ss resto ...

Scott good to see you got a thread started also good to see that T 111 comming off the boat LOL.


Rick

 

[ezmobee]

Re: cbg's startcraft ss resto ...

Hey Scott, just saw you started a thread. Wanted to make sure I posted so I'd be subscribed. Do you have a pic of the TnT unit from the Johnson?

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: cbg's startcraft ss resto ...

CBG congrats on the SS

$400 is a great price if you ask me and since it needs work you'll end up with exactly what you need(just don't rush into any major decisions)

That 115 would really push her around nicely...good luck with the resto.

 

[Pap's SuperSport]

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Posting to follow your project. Good Luck! Bill

 

[Captmills]

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CBG, Looks like your having lots of fun with her...is that the right word? I know what you mean about figuring out the thread, I think posting the pics is the hardest part if it wasn't for the 13 YO I would be mailing y'all pics. Lots of luck on her. Steven

 

[Rickairmedic]

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Scott where ya at buddy we have been missing you in chat . Check in let us know your still kickin .


Rick

 

[JimbC]

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Looks like you got a good start on her Scott. If I were you I think I would stay with the Chrysler or maybe even look for a newer in better shape motor. That 115 Johnson looks really rough. Good Luck with the resto.

 

[vegasphotoman]

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Hi Scott,
cool starcraft..shoulds be awsome when you're done

I have a PDF Evinrude manual for up to about 1972 or so...covers to 25 to 120hp, since the johnson Evinrudes are so similar...if ya need it it is 500 pages..pm and Ill link ya to it

My wife is from Hazleton Pa....not far from ya

suscribed to thread

Hope you have a garage to work out of or else this is gonna be one COLD WET resto! lol cheers....Vegasphotoman

 

[North Beach]

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Yeeha! Glad you're on it Scott. I have a source for new T1-11 if you can't find any