1972 Starcraft Jetstream redo

[Longlake64]

Hello Starcrafters, I'm new here to Iboats as well as to boat ownership.
I rescued my Jetstream from the woods last year where the elements and critters had had there way with it for several years.
I'm about half way along with the restoration now and will post some pics when permitted.
Any information on the Jetstream model would be helpful as I am getting conflicting information. I have seen the same boat badged as a holiday? Thanks

 

[Alumarine]

Welcome!
A couple more posts and you can post pictures.

 

[jbcurt00]

Not a Holiday, but similar style/setup, the Jetstream was (is)15ft 1in, the Holiday was longer.

 

[Longlake64]

Thanks, anything on the windshield?
Some Jetstream images I have seen have a taller, straighter windshield while the one on my boat is more laid back with a lower profile. Only seen a couple with the lower.

 

[jbcurt00]

Pretty much all the Jetstreams I've seen posted online have a factory windshield thats got a scalloped side like this

 

[Longlake64]

Yes, that's the same one that I have but a few that I have googled and seen on Craigslist have had the taller, straighter version I mentioned.

 

[jbcurt00]

Replaced at some point, often to get an operable center section that opens

 

[Longlake64]

I see, thanks that makes sense

 

[Longlake64]

Ok, trying to post a current pic directly from my phone with no luck. Any suggestions?

 

[Longlake64]

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[Longlake64]

I'm learnin!

 

[knezzer]

That boat looks super Fresh!! nice work

 

[Longlake64]

Thanks, I'll post some more of the floor and transom later.

 

[Longlake64]

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The floor is 3/16 aluminum plate cut from templates made from the old rotten floor.
It stops just in front of the wooden bulkhead with recessed speaker box in the bow.
I plan on filling the floor with closed cell foam.
The rear is blocked off where it ends now so when finished it will create an 18" bilge area under the splashwell.
I welcome any and all criticism and ideas as this is my first boat.

 

[Watermann]

:welcome: to the Starmada Longlake,

That is one sharp little Jetstream you have there :thumb:

 

[Alumarine]

That's a nice looking boat!

 

[BWR1953]

Beautiful boat! :eagerness:

 

[MNhunter1]

Looks fantastic! Similar windshield and lines as my 15ft Nova. Two questions:

A) What did you use for paint on the trim and how is it holding up?

B) How's she move with the 65hp on the back?

 

[Longlake64]

Thanks to all.
A) Trim was all removed and powder coated and has yet to see the elements but I have used the same guy for some pieces on my truck in the same finish and it's taken a beating and looks great.
B) Hasn't been on the water with the mercury 65hp yet. It's a low hour motor that had all the fuel lines and fittings replaced as well as the water pump. Ran like a beast in the test tank.

 

[Longlake64]

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