My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport

[Watermann]

Re: My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport

Hope all that rivet and patch work is now all behind you.

Yeah trailer work, started on mine this weekend, it's a chore plain and simple.

That should be plenty of foam.

Keep moving forward and posting them pics! :thumb:

 

[SigSaurP229]

Re: My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport

Send her down this way I will throw a paint job on her for ya. The admiral has.been wanting to see a pink camo boat.

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport

Send her down this way I will throw a paint job on her for ya. The admiral has.been wanting to see a pink camo boat.

That is an offer you can refuse, BF.

It will be nice to get on with rebuilding instead of building.

 

[crankbait cowboy]

Re: My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport

a new standard in patchwork right there blue. good luck on that trailer, not my most pleasurable part of restore, but if you can push thru it,will be well worth it. gotta have a nice ride for that sweet tinner.

 

[Pmccraney]

Re: My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport

Congrats on the 1-year mark... And those are some giant cat-fish, wow... :fish:

Looks like you're making some good progress.... Let the foaming begin....(and then it's down-hill and a lot more fun from there).

 

[barato2]

Re: My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport

man....lots of progress since i last checked in. nice! and that is no beans about you could show the factory a thing or 2 about addressing weak spots in their hulls.

but then ya had to taunt me with that part about screaming drags and pool cues turning into ? marks. yer a cruel fellow......

i must be a real weirdo as i don't mind trailer work; the worst part is getting the boat off and on.

 

[classiccat]

Re: My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport

Hope all that rivet and patch work is now all behind you.

Yeah trailer work, started on mine this weekend, it's a chore plain and simple.

That should be plenty of foam.

Keep moving forward and posting them pics!

Not quite behind me...but we're neck-n-neck.

We're celebrating when I flip it & patch the Keel!

Send her down this way I will throw a paint job on her for ya. The admiral has.been wanting to see a pink camo boat.

Not much for flamingo hunting. Can you do a journey-theme though?

That is an offer you can refuse, BF.

It will be nice to get on with rebuilding instead of building.

Yes it will...I've been looking forward to smearin' resin for over a year now!

speaking of which...i ordered 2 gallons this very evening

a new standard in patchwork right there blue. good luck on that trailer, not my most pleasurable part of restore, but if you can push thru it,will be well worth it. gotta have a nice ride for that sweet tinner.

Thanks Crankbait! This old tin deserves a smooooooth ride!

Congrats on the 1-year mark... And those are some giant cat-fish, wow... :fish:

Looks like you're making some good progress.... Let the foaming begin....(and then it's down-hill and a lot more fun from there).

Thanks for stoppin' by Patrick!

man....lots of progress since i last checked in. nice! and that is no beans about you could show the factory a thing or 2 about addressing weak spots in their hulls.

but then ya had to taunt me with that part about screaming drags and pool cues turning into ? marks. yer a cruel fellow......

i must be a real weirdo as i don't mind trailer work; the worst part is getting the boat off and on.

I suppose we'd both be considered weirdos Bruce...enjoy trailer work & get light headed whenever a fish hits so hard it moves the boat :madgrin:

 

[ezmobee]

Re: My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport

I forget, what are you plans for painting?

 

[SigSaurP229]

Re: My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport

Not much for flamingo hunting. Can you do a journey-theme though?

Is this close enough to journey themed for ya?



There are some things I just have to draw the line on repairing a fiberglass boat, and doing a journey themed tinny.

She looks great BF and after seeing the paint you did on that motor I can't wait to see what you do to the hull.

 

[classiccat]

Re: My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport

I forget, what are you plans for painting?

Hey EZ, waaaay back in July, this was the paint/design scheme that I had in mind.

Its actually quite similar to Glen's recent project...except substitute Red/Black for White/Gold.

I'm considering painting the bottom aluminum color...like Agua's...so that chips/scratches don't show. With all of the patches & 5200...it will be a challenge to blend with buffing.

Is this close enough to journey themed for ya?

There are some things I just have to draw the line on repairing a fiberglass boat, and doing a journey themed tinny.

She looks great BF and after seeing the paint you did on that motor I can't wait to see what you do to the hull.

That'll work Sig! :thumb: ....when do you pick-it-up :lol: :lol: :fish:

 

[SigSaurP229]

Re: My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport

The paint labor are free. Its the shipping and handling that hurts. But wait theres more act fast and we will even add a couple of extra rivets at no charge.

 

[classiccat]

Re: My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport

Dudes...Question. EDIT: Posted in the trailer section.

The weight of this rig is in a tricky spot.

1975 NADA guide: says #850 for the hull.

My '70Hp Rude is around #220. :thumb: However I may upgrade to a V4 eventually...putting me in the mid-3's.

I figure the trailer will weigh in the #400 range :noidea:

We're starting to approach the 1-ton mark factoring in gear, fuel, beer coolers, etc.

The trailer sticker says max load capacity of 2.5 tons --> this is somewhat irrelevant since I'm rebuilding but I think the DMV would want to know how much to GOUGE me for registration

Do you guys see any drawbacks of going with a 3500# axle?

I can always go with the 2x1500# springs to SOME suspension...2x1000# springs seem too light.

The trailer came with a 3500# axle & 5 leaf springs...and you know what my boat looked like :facepalm:

your thoughts?

 

[barato2]

Re: My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport

i got it! go with a 1500 lb spring on one side and a 1000 on the other, that will nicely split the difference.

seriously, i see no problem going with the 3500# axle....that is based on the axle tube size and bearing diameters; you can spring it however you want. and i like overkill on rolling stock.

for the springs, are the 1000 and 1500 on the same spring centers, such that you could swap em out later if you want? or would it be feasible to install dual hanger points while you have trailer apart and are in a weldin mode? if i had to choose, i think i'd consider going with the 1000#.....i'd rather risk overwhelming the leaves a little than risk beating up your "extensively massaged" hull due to too-heavy springs. a new set of leaves are what, like $27 each at Northern?

 

[astor]

Re: My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport

I prefer rubber torsion axles for trailers, which provide damping and a truly independent trailer suspension, and many other benefits.

I agree with barato2, I would match the spring load to the MAXIMUM expected load of the boat and all the gear. Don't go as stiff as possible with the springs on a boat trailer, this just makes for much more abuse on the boat. So if you expect the maximum load on your trailer to be 2000# use two 1000# springs, it will be less jarring on the boat hull, and transom and trailer frame.

 

[classiccat]

Re: My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport

i got it! go with a 1500 lb spring on one side and a 1000 on the other, that will nicely split the difference.

seriously, i see no problem going with the 3500# axle....that is based on the axle tube size and bearing diameters; you can spring it however you want. and i like overkill on rolling stock.

for the springs, are the 1000 and 1500 on the same spring centers, such that you could swap em out later if you want? or would it be feasible to install dual hanger points while you have trailer apart and are in a weldin mode? if i had to choose, i think i'd consider going with the 1000#.....i'd rather risk overwhelming the leaves a little than risk beating up your "extensively massaged" hull due to too-heavy springs. a new set of leaves are what, like $27 each at Northern?

Same spring centers...the difference is 1 leaf.

sorry, accidental dual post

no apologies necessary

I prefer rubber torsion axles for trailers, which provide damping and a truly independent trailer suspension, and many other benefits.

I agree with barato2, I would match the spring load to the MAXIMUM expected load of the boat and all the gear. Don't go as stiff as possible with the springs on a boat trailer, this just makes for much more abuse on the boat. So if you expect the maximum load on your trailer to be 2000# use two 1000# springs, it will be less jarring on the boat hull, and transom and trailer frame.

Thanks a bunch guys! very logical advice!

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport

Guesses are OK on the weight, but what about this? Finish the boat and trailer except for the trailer suspension. Weigh it, boat/trailer/motor/typical load, then you know. Make whatever changes are needed to support the rig. You can do an axle/spring swap with the boat on the trailer.

If you got a title with the trailer, fees will be for the title weight numbers - No matter what you do.

 

[SigSaurP229]

Re: My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport

just don't be this guy

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport

just don't be this guy

All that one needs is a new bearing buddy. :facepalm: Or maybe a buddy to replace the axle and bearings cuz I have a feeling the axle is shot too. So that means call Axle, your bearing buddy. :lol:

 

[ShowMeGuy]

Re: My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport

So that means call Axle, your bearing buddy. :lol:

BAAA DUMmmmP DUm DUm... I'll be here all night.... don't forget to tip your waitresses.. lol..

Good one.. !

 

[classiccat]

Re: My First StarCraft; 1975 18' SuperSport

just don't be this guy

yeeaow! Was that the hub from the recent donor fiasco?

I bet you'd like to meet that guy in a dark alley! He put people's lives at risk! :mad-new: