1965 Starcraft Jupiter Restore/Repurpose

[Dabbler_E]

Finally joining the Starmada!

Picked up for $275 (plus new trailer tires & lights to haul home)

Teaser pix: (lots more to come)


Starcraft Jupiter by Eric Schauber, on Flickr

 

[Bayou Dave]

Looks like a great deal! Just the trailer is worth the $275.

 

[ezmobee]

Wow nice deal there.

 

[Dabbler_E]

Hull looks to be in great shape -- no dents or patches, just some minor paint scratches.


Starcraft Jupiter by Eric Schauber, on Flickr


Came with a 1973 Evinrude 65 -- middle piston is seized and I think the crank is damaged, lower unit is OK. Will probably tear it up and sell off parts, and repower with the 70 hp I currently have on the Mark Twain (seriously underpowered for that fg hull, should run like mad on the Jupiter)

Starcraft Jupiter by Eric Schauber, on Flickr

Starcraft Jupiter by Eric Schauber, on Flickr


Windshield gone -- not sure if I want to put one on or not. I like the access to the bow.

Starcraft Jupiter by Eric Schauber, on Flickr

 

[ezmobee]

Windshield gone -- not sure if I want to put one on or not. I like the access to the bow.

If you do decide to put a windshield on it, I was able to adapt a more modern 3 piece shield from a newer boat to my Jupiter by just bowing it out a bit

 

[Tnstratofam]

That's a nice looking project, and you certainly got it for a good price.:encouragement:


I'll be tagging along. We have a 64 that is waiting in the wings to be restored. Good luck and keep those pictures coming.

 

[Dabbler_E]

If you do decide to put a windshield on it, I was able to adapt a more modern 3 piece shield from a newer boat to my Jupiter by just bowing it out a bit

ezmobee If I do put a windshield on it I'd want one like that that can open up for access.

 

[Dabbler_E]

Which brings up my big dilemma:

My 1975 Mark Twain (see link in my sig) is an awesome boat, and I put a fair bit of work in redoing the interior back in 2010, but it's developed the dreaded "spongy deck, deteriorating transom" syndrome. And, no, I'm not going to restore it, which is part of why I've gone tin. It's got a '79 Johnson 70 hp that runs fantastic and would like to put on this Jupiter. So, my options are:

1) try to sell the MT & trailer without motor
2) leave the motor on the MT and sell it, then use proceeds to get a new motor for Jupiter
3) scrap the MT, scavenge goodies (including windshield?) for sale or use on the Jupiter, and sell the MT's trailer.

Right now I'm leaning heavily toward option 3, unless someone can make a good argument otherwise. It does seem a shame to throw out what looks like a perfectly good boat (but I know it isn't....) FWIW, I got the MT for 900 with a non-working Evinrude 85 hp. I got back almost $600 parting out the 85, so I really don't have a lot invested in the MT money-wise.

As an aside, looking back at the MT thread, I can't believe how little my kids were back then.

 

[ezmobee]

I think the running motor off the MT is more valuable to you (and not to mention the ideal size/weight for a 16' SC) than how much it would increase the worth of the MT. I'd vote for option 3.

 

[jbcurt00]

+1 for #3

 

[Tnstratofam]

I think option 3 is the best choice too.

 

[Watermann]

Awesome, you saved another tin SC from being a side yard dumpster!

Your Starmada ring and instructions for the secret handshake are in the mail. :lol:

Dump the Twain and transplant that 70 onto your sweet little Jup.

 

[Dabbler_E]

Your Starmada ring and instructions for the secret handshake are in the mail. :lol:

Awesome! Do we get to wear funny hats, too?

 

[Dabbler_E]

More pix of the carnage.

Mulch transom:

Starcraft Jupiter by Eric Schauber, on Flickr

Starcraft Jupiter by Eric Schauber, on Flickr

Rotted deck:

Starcraft Jupiter by Eric Schauber, on Flickr

Starcraft Jupiter by Eric Schauber, on Flickr

Shadetree corner cap:

Starcraft Jupiter by Eric Schauber, on Flickr


Also, SO MANY DRYWALL SCREWS! WTH!

 

[jbcurt00]

Awesome! Do we get to wear funny hats, too?

Yep

 

[ezmobee]

My jupiter had the same mulch transom. And like yours some previous owner had reinforced it with a piece of angle. Except my angle was friggin 1/4" STEEL!

 

[Dabbler_E]

My jupiter had the same mulch transom. And like yours some previous owner had reinforced it with a piece of angle. Except my angle was friggin 1/4" STEEL!

 

[Dabbler_E]

Deck and side panels taken out







Foam actually wasn't very waterlogged -- just the stern starboard corner. However, it's been home to several rodents, and I'm going to replace with closed cell foam.





Center of transom not too bad, but port side is complete mush. Unfortunately did not come out intact but the starboard corner came out OK so I can use that as a template.

 

[Watermann]

Yeah that'e some punky rotten plywood right there alright. I'm a big fan of removing the splashwell so you can get in there and clean things up. Also make any repairs needed and it's easier to apply gluvit to the seams.

 

[Dabbler_E]

My plan is for this boat to be used for fishing, family fun, and also for duck hunting. So, I'm going for a muted color scheme, but not straight-up camo, and I'd like it to retain a little style. Here's something like what I'm thinking about:



I'm working on plans for separate interior setups for family fun (back-to-back seats, rear bench seat, similar to http://muskie.outdoorsfirst.com/board/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=67689) and for hunting (swivel chairs, long-wise bench, decoy & gun storage, blind material).