My humble request for admission to the Starmada: 1972 21' Chieftain OB

[jasoutside]

Re: My humble request for admission to the Starmada: 1972 21' Chieftain OB

What did they use to patch you up?

Gluvit?

JB Weld?

Marine Tex?

Epoxy?

Did they sand it down and feather it in a little?


(Sorry man, just being a punk here, glad all is well)

 

[erwinner]

Re: My humble request for admission to the Starmada: 1972 21' Chieftain OB

Funny story, the Doc said they usually have lots of layers of fat to work with but I'm so skinny that they had to use nylon thread to do the stitching. Not your average open heart surgery patient. I was ok with anything but 'glass. This itches enough already!
They were able to repair the valve instead of replace it, which is great since the artificial ones are only good for 20 years and I was not looking forward to doing this again two more times in my life.
Not to mention that I would be on blood thinners for the rest of my life... and I just bought my second aluminum boat!
Also, I just ordered my Starmada hat!
Things are sure looking up here!

 

[ShowMeGuy]

Re: My humble request for admission to the Starmada: 1972 21' Chieftain OB

Glad to hear it my man!!! I look forward to seeing your thread build ..

 

[erwinner]

Re: My humble request for admission to the Starmada: 1972 21' Chieftain OB

Thanks, ShowMeGuy! Not too many of us Southerners with these big Starcrafts!

 

[ShowMeGuy]

Re: My humble request for admission to the Starmada: 1972 21' Chieftain OB

Thanks, ShowMeGuy! Not too many of us Southerners with these big Starcrafts!

Dats right! HIGH FIVE! lol

 

[erwinner]

Re: My humble request for admission to the Starmada: 1972 21' Chieftain OB

HIGH FIVE!
I had a 12 hour round trip drive to pick mine up in New Mexico. Fortunately the trailer was in pretty good shape so it wasn't too hairy of a ride. The closest other one I've seen in the year that I've been looking has been one more state further away.

 

[ShowMeGuy]

Re: My humble request for admission to the Starmada: 1972 21' Chieftain OB

I had about the same round trip as well maybe a bit longer as this trailer is a real POS. Up to Wisconsin...

 

[holiday for me]

Re: My humble request for admission to the Starmada: 1972 21' Chieftain OB

Very nice! It is sure good to have friends!

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: My humble request for admission to the Starmada: 1972 21' Chieftain OB

Glad to hear it went so well. Have a speedy recovery!

 

[Grandad]

Re: My humble request for admission to the Starmada: 1972 21' Chieftain OB

Glad to hear you're on the mend. Yup, I agree with Jas, a little Gluvit on your ribs should fix you right up. Looking forward to seeing your refit. - Grandad

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: My humble request for admission to the Starmada: 1972 21' Chieftain OB

Good news, ER. Glad you're on the mend and doing OK. Touching the Chieftain will make you feel better. When you do this , be gentle the first few times, you're still in recovery. I understand why the hearse wasn't a good idea for you. Take care buddy.

 

[rheagler]

Re: My humble request for admission to the Starmada: 1972 21' Chieftain OB

Happy to hear your doing better. If you don't feel up to working on the Chief, you can always stare at it. It has been established that staring is progress
Glad to have ya back!

 

[dozerII]

Re: My humble request for admission to the Starmada: 1972 21' Chieftain OB

Good to hear your on the mend Er, there's no fooling around with that ticker stuff. Glad your going to join us in the ranks of the obnoxious ex smokers.
Glen

 

[InMotion]

Re: My humble request for admission to the Starmada: 1972 21' Chieftain OB

ER - I'm glad to here your progress and that you are moving in the right direction with your recovery! Good time to plan and "stare"... at the boat. That way when you are ready to go, you can go at it!

Take care.

Jim

 

[marika19]

Re: My humble request for admission to the Starmada: 1972 21' Chieftain OB

Welcome to the STARMADA! You entered the bro hood in style. Nice deal right there and I'll be watching your progress with envy.
Congrats!!!!

PM on the way on the hats. Plenty left.

hey MichaelP, what's this about hats and a STARMADA?!?
-Marika and the 63' Jupiter

 

[Grandad]

Re: My humble request for admission to the Starmada: 1972 21' Chieftain OB

hey MichaelP, what's this about hats and a STARMADA?!?
-Marika and the 63' Jupiter

Notice the silence? If we tell you, we'll have to kill you. - Grandad

 

[marika19]

Re: My humble request for admission to the Starmada: 1972 21' Chieftain OB

yowzers! a reply with a threat..... now that's not very nice. But, I guess I'll just have to wait until i start posting pics of my restoration. I'll be in touch Grandad!

 

[jasoutside]

Re: My humble request for admission to the Starmada: 1972 21' Chieftain OB

Don't sweat it, kill = hug

If we tell you, we'll have to hug you

 

[erwinner]

Re: My humble request for admission to the Starmada: 1972 21' Chieftain OB

Yep, gotta have your own thread with pics of your Jupiter to join the Starmada!
I've wanted to join since I first found iBoats and finally got to when I found my Chieftain. (thanks again barato for the link to the ad!)
Then exactly 1 week later I have my stroke and now my boat has been sitting with no work going on at all! So frustrating!
If it weren't for the stroke and surgery I'd have the Merc off and the transom replaced by now!
PM MichaelP for the neat-o Starmada hat. $22 shipped. Mine's on the way!

 

[Grandad]

Re: My humble request for admission to the Starmada: 1972 21' Chieftain OB

Then exactly 1 week later I have my stroke and now my boat has been sitting with no work going on at all! So frustrating! If it weren't for the stroke and surgery I'd have the Merc off and the transom replaced by now!

But ... you haven't even had enough time for the staring and the planning. That part alone took me months before things started coming apart. Then there's still the "vroom, vroom" part before reassembling. - Grandad