Newb to I boats goes resto 72 starcraft Jupiter

[Woodonglass]

Re: Newb to I boats goes resto 72 starcraft Jupiter

Ok, I'm totally convinced!!! You REALLY DO have a Ghost on this Rebuild!!!!! Not sure what kind of suggestions you're looking for on your dash. You might do a search for lakelover and check out what he did with his dash.

 

[sphelps]

Re: Newb to I boats goes resto 72 starcraft Jupiter

I sure would have liked to have a ghost help me out on my rebuild . Maybe it wouldn't have taken so long .. :ghost::spider:

 

[Bkarb]

Re: Newb to I boats goes resto 72 starcraft Jupiter

Lol we'll guys if I have a ghost he isn't making a lick of difference in the progress

Thanks for the tip I will look for the info on the dash

So how's my first transom looking anyone care to critique I'm all ears (eyes in this case)

 

[sphelps]

Re: Newb to I boats goes resto 72 starcraft Jupiter

Well I'm no expert but it sure looks like you could hang an o/b on there to me ! From what I have read the aruco ply is made with waterproof glue . A lot of the guys here have been using it ..
Nice job !

 

[Bkarb]

Re: Newb to I boats goes resto 72 starcraft Jupiter

Thanks sphelps a little re assurance goes a long ways I should have her wrapped up Saturday then just need to get registration done and safety equipment and she ll be ready I'm excited

 

[Bkarb]

Re: Newb to I boats goes resto 72 starcraft Jupiter

Well transom is finished and motor is on I have a favor to ask tho can anyone show a photo of the port side of a 50 hp mercury blue so I can figure out hooking my cables back up

Next question I have is how big a problem do I have here this is just about an inch below the water line mid haul port side it's seems like a se on the rib of the haul any insight I'd be truly greatful

 

[Bkarb]

Re: Newb to I boats goes resto 72 starcraft Jupiter

Bump

 

[Bkarb]

Re: Newb to I boats goes resto 72 starcraft Jupiter

Bump

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: Newb to I boats goes resto 72 starcraft Jupiter

Found a "deal" on CL in Ohio for an older 18' Chieftain OB, Shoreline trailer and 105 Chrysler (no title on the motor so no good to me) owner says bow metal has a crack and one chine edge is cracked. He bought it as a project and thinks bondo is the way to go. I know its not, but before I drive over to look at it, I'm wondering if you tinmasters have had any lasting success with welding on bow plates or chine edges and if so what techniques and welding equipment and rods or wire should be used. Thanks for any help you can provide.

Welding alum is tricky and (in my opinion) should be left to legitimate pros. The welded material can sometimes end up getting brittle and crack right back on ya.

Alum "patches" trowled with 5200 and riveted in place is in many cases a great solution.

Reading thru some of the SC resto's will help answer some of your questions so you don't need to wait......

Starcraft Rebuilds and Restorations

 

[Bkarb]

Re: Newb to I boats goes resto 72 starcraft Jupiter

Thanks jb I've been looking but haven't had much luck you hit it on the head tho thanks again sir

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: Newb to I boats goes resto 72 starcraft Jupiter

You are welcome

 

[Bkarb]

Re: Newb to I boats goes resto 72 starcraft Jupiter

Hey everyone it's been a bit but here s a huge update transom s complete with motor on and running

Title and inspection is done along with registration
Decided yesterday to go spring on all my safety equipment and went and put her in the water

I have a few photos nothing great but here they are for ya

Apparently I'm not qualified to drive my vessel lol

And as you can tell by the grin on my face things are going great ill have better pics this week if I can get her back out just want to give a big thanks to everyone for their help any thoughts ???