Rotten Deck replacement - one more question

[60starcraft]

I'm working on a 1960 Starcraft Viking restoration and have taken many good tips from other posts.

I've removed my rotten Deck, cleaned thoroughly, checked for leaks, applied Gluevit and I'm ready to go back in with new foam and decking.

my question is: am I trying to completely seal the area beneath the new decking (keep all water out) or do I need to assume that some water will get beneath the foam for whatever reason (get caught in the rain or something...) and make it so the water can drain out?

I guess I'm trying to learn if I need to attempt to completely seal under the stringers or leave them open for water to flow through.

Any suggestions?

 

[rickryder]

Re: Rotten Deck replacement - one more question

Welcome to iboats
Can you post some pics of what your working on so we can see your stringers.... maybe some limber holes to let any water get to the bilge area....

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Rotten Deck replacement - one more question

Since you mentioned Gluvit I'm assuming this is an aluminum hull? I'm not familiar with a Viking. Got any pics?

 

[60starcraft]

Re: Rotten Deck replacement - one more question

It is a 16ft aluminum boat - I've got a couple photos here. The shot of the interior was taken after I removed the deck and foam and shoveled out the remains of the rotten wood. I've cleaned it up since. I can post a few more photos later if it helps.

Thanks

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Rotten Deck replacement - one more question

I would not try to seal up the bilge area. If you replace your flotation with pool noodles or pink/blue sheet foam like many of us have done, it will lay on top of the ribs and will have fine drainage and breathability.

So how did you come up with the "Viking" model name? Is it on your data plate? If it is, I'd love to see a close up picture of that. We have not run into that model name yet. The boat certainly looks like Jet, Jupiter or Nassau. What length is it?

Make sure you head down to the Starcraft section of this site. We got a thread there with a list of all the Starcraft projects going on, and an attempt at a brochure library.

 

[60starcraft]

Re: Rotten Deck replacement - one more question

Thanks for the advice on the deck.....

I got the model name from the data plate. I'll get a close-up shot and post it.

I've not been able to find any mention of the Viking name on-line - anywhere. I've looked in the Starcraft Brochures that somebody had posted a link to as well, but found nothing. The title says it's a 1960, but the serial number starts with 61- so I'm curious if it got mixed up somewhere along the line. It's 15'9".

I'll get more pictures and join in the Starcraft Restoration threads... Lots of great ideas there. Thanks again for your help.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Rotten Deck replacement - one more question

What motor do you have for it? Looks like Chrysler controls in there now.

 

[60starcraft]

Re: Rotten Deck replacement - one more question

It came with a 50 hp Force motor. (so, yeah it's a Chrysler) I got the boat/trailer/motor for $250.

I'm told that the motor runs, but I've not tried it out yet... I've got a long way to go before needing to remount the motor. It's a long shaft motor and the PO had it blocked up with some scrap lumber. I've got my eyes open for a more appropriate motor. The serial number plate says that I could mount a maximum of a 75HP.

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: Rotten Deck replacement - one more question

Welcome to the Starcraft fleet, nice old rig you've got there.

Not sure about the Viking model, but we do see new models from time to time that the brochures do not cover. Not too many around from the early 60s but those have tons of character.

Well-worth restoring and not a bad project as far as cost and labor time.

Good luck to ya!