Starcraft 16' SS restoration SPLASHED !!!

[jasoutside]

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Super sharp man!!!

 

[PaulyV]

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Very Nice..Colors look much better right side up. My favorite on the sight so far!!

 

[bankfisher]

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bank that boat and trailer looks great
nice work!!

ps noodles are 2.00 at walmart

Thanks for the comments!!

As far as the noodles go............. I used the pipe insulation. I tested it in the hot tub. It took 6 lbs of rocks in a sack to get it to sink under the surface!! Soooooooo with 180+ @ 6lbs each...............$0.97.................polypropelene (sp?) foam. which by the way does not seem to react with gasoline (insert bad day in the garage here!!) seems to me to be a descent choice. Although not near as colorful!!!

 

[jspano]

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bank posted
I tested it in the hot tub.

i can't argue with the hot tub test... i won many debates in a hot tub... hmmm, but that's for another forum

 

[motorpsykler]

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As far as the noodles go............. I used the pipe insulation. I tested it in the hot tub. It took 6 lbs of rocks in a sack to get it to sink under the surface!! Soooooooo with 180+ @ 6lbs each...............$0.97.................polypropelene (sp?) foam. which by the way does not seem to react with gasoline (insert bad day in the garage here!!) seems to me to be a descent choice. Although not near as colorful!!!

I guess an accurate comparison would be to test how many pounds it takes to submerge a noodle. Hot tub anyone?

 

[HopeSheFloats]

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Wow Chuck, that paint scheme is going to look sooo cool behind that wrangler, that artistic foresight is sure using the ol 'noodle' ...........looking great dude!

 

[PaulyV]

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Chuck have you pulled the boat with that Jeep yet? I have read that they aren't very stable pulling any sort of weight due to the wheelbase and light weight?

 

[bankfisher]

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Chuck have you pulled the boat with that Jeep yet? I have read that they aren't very stable pulling any sort of weight due to the wheelbase and light weight?

I pull a 14' landscape trailer without any problems. I don't do it very quick, but I do it!!

 

[bankfisher]

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I have a question for all the SC guru's out there....

What size fuel tanks are you running, and where do you have them???

I want to put a tank under the splashwell but I am having trouble finding one that will fit.

Any suggestions??

 

[ezmobee]

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I put this one in mine: http://www.iboats.com/12-Gallon-OEM...0173334--**********.686327732--view_id.483862

I'll have a 6 gallon portable for secondary.

 

[bankfisher]

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I put this one in mine: http://www.iboats.com/12-Gallon-OEM...0173334--**********.686327732--view_id.483862

I'll have a 6 gallon portable for secondary.

Does that stick out past the splashwell??? I am wanting to putn in some sliding doors and keep everything behind them.

 

[ezmobee]

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It doesn't on mine, but everything is bigger on the 18'.

 

[bankfisher]

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Well it has been a while since I have posted, work has been real busy. Not much time for the boat. I did get the painting finished up on the inside and put down some Kiwi-Grip on the floor, I will get pics later, That stuff looks nice but it is kind of a pain to work with. It is like 10 times thicker than paint and I was having A heck of a time getting it on evenly. Just had to keep rolling, I think my arm is going to fall off!!!

Any way, I am hoping things will start to pick up now. There just seems to be about 100 to150 "smallish" things to finish up

 

[Stratosman86]

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Welcome back Bank! Now post those Pics!

Darren

 

[jasoutside]

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Yah, I'd love to see some shots of the Kiwi Grip. Glad you had some time to work on the rig. Cheers!

 

[bankfisher]

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Well, I have been plugging away all weekend. May I say that I DESPISE electrical wiring

Got all the gauges and switches in and wired though. I hope it does not burn down when I power everything up

Here are a few pics of the inside and the Kiwi Grip.

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Should have a motor in a week or so, planning on splashing by July 4th
Hope everyone had a great weekend, either boating or working on one!!

 

[jasoutside]

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Looks awesome! Very sharp!

I'd love to hear your impressions on that Qiwi Grip. I am pretty sure that I am going with a textured surface rather than carpet or vinyl.

 

[bankfisher]

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Looks awesome! Very sharp!

I'd love to hear your impressions on that Qiwi Grip. I am pretty sure that I am going with a textured surface rather than carpet or vinyl.

It goes on just like paint, but really thick, then just roll it with the textured roller.

I ordered the 9" roller when I ordered the Kiwi Grip ($20). It seems to be very durable. It cleans up nicely, really hated to spill that last beer!!

I worked in the boat all weekend barefooted to see how it felt as I thought it may be a little rougher than I would like but it was all good. Very comfortable on the feet!!

 

[jasoutside]

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It goes on just like paint, but really thick, then just roll it with the textured roller.

I ordered the 9" roller when I ordered the Kiwi Grip ($20). It seems to be very durable. It cleans up nicely, really hated to spill that last beer!!

I worked in the boat all weekend barefooted to see how it felt as I thought it may be a little rougher than I would like but it was all good. Very comfortable on the feet!!

Cool, thanks!

 

[Huron Angler]

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That bow storage looks great Bankfisher, nice work