My newest project. 18 ft Starcraft SS

[MichaelP]

Re: My newest project. 18 ft Starcraft SS

1 sheet of 3/4 Arauco ply will be enough to get your two pieces cut. I went with epoxy and a heavy piece of glass roving I had kicking around sandwiched in between then 3 coats all around. Some guys pre drill the holes over size and coat the inside of those too.

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: My newest project. 18 ft Starcraft SS

Thanks guys...I really look forward to getting this thing back in the water!

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: My newest project. 18 ft Starcraft SS

Ok..finally going to make an attempt at getting this motor off and transom pulled.
Stupid question time...
Does the bilge drain hole/tube go through the transom wood or under it?
Will I have to pull it out and if so how have you all done it?

 

[jasoutside]

Re: My newest project. 18 ft Starcraft SS

Ok..finally going to make an attempt at getting this motor off and transom pulled.
Stupid question time...
Does the bilge drain hole/tube go through the transom wood or under it?
Will I have to pull it out and if so how have you all done it?

Bilge drain?

Well, that would be under the transom. So no need to monkey with that to get the transom out.

See...
http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg451/jasoutside/Starcraft Jet Star/P1060788.jpg

Hey, it's hot here so you guys must be melting down there, eh

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: My newest project. 18 ft Starcraft SS

Bilge drain?

Well, that would be under the transom. So no need to monkey with that to get the transom out.

See...
http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg451/jasoutside/Starcraft Jet Star/P1060788.jpg

Hey, it's hot here so you guys must be melting down there, eh

Thanks Jas...yeah...hot enough with Humidity setting in fast..makes me long for a big old warehouse shop with AC...

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: My newest project. 18 ft Starcraft SS

Ok..finally going to make an attempt at getting this motor off and transom pulled.
Stupid question time...
Does the bilge drain hole/tube go through the transom wood or under it?
Will I have to pull it out and if so how have you all done it?

The splashwell has two drains that go thru the transom wood.

Usually torn to smithereens after removal, so I got new plastic ones. Brass is another option, but you have to flange them.

Can't wait to see what you do with the boat, she cleaned up real nice

 

[chef master]

Re: My newest project. 18 ft Starcraft SS

how do orr did you get your transom out mine is about the same on my boat

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: My newest project. 18 ft Starcraft SS

how do orr did you get your transom out mine is about the same on my boat

Hi chef...
Remove all screws and bolts including the splashwell screws, end caps and then screw an i hook in if you can and hoist up.
Also a prybar from inside pushing up will help.
What kind of starcraft do you have? Come join us in the starcraft owners forum!

 

[djpeters]

Re: My newest project. 18 ft Starcraft SS

You can get the original type splashwell drains right here on Iboats. They are aluminum, and you'll need the Moeller flanging tool. They are a piece of cake to install.

 

[64osby]

Re: My newest project. 18 ft Starcraft SS

CBK - someone made a flange tool out of bolts, washers and nuts, used it on brass or alum fittings.

Good luck on the transom.

I would have trouble finding a 1000lb weight.

 

[jigngrub]

Re: My newest project. 18 ft Starcraft SS

A great deal on that boat!

I would bet that boat has waterlogged floatation foam, are you sure you want to run it like that?

 

[ezmobee]

Re: My newest project. 18 ft Starcraft SS

Kev, the plastic drain tubes work great and are super easy to install.