1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

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MichaelP

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Submitted for approval by the Starmada. Yes I know its about time :facepalm: I've been around here a little while and learned a great deal from many of you already, Thanks!!

Picked up this package last October. It will get a complete over haul. Needs floor, transom, paint...the works. Its so heavy I can't pick up the end of the trailer so new flotation too inless someone poured 200 lbs of concrete in the bow. This girl has been in salt water and has some corrosion. Looks like anti fowling paint there to deal with. Engine is a 1990 90hp Evinrude V4 VRO with T&T that runs. Compression 115;112;112;120. I've been working on it in the garage off and on all winter to bring major maintainance up to date. Carbs rebuilt, t-stats, new fuel lines, trim pump, paint job and OEM decals. PO says the impeller was changed last summer. Waiting for warmer weather to finish painting. I plan to do more major things after I get it back on the boat and run it a bit. Special thanks right off to the good folks in the Erude outboard forum! :D
Now the bottom line...Paid $1000. Came with 2 new seats, new binimi, old fish finder, 18 and 12 gallon plastic tanks and potty. Sitting on a sweet galv low bunk trailer.
 

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Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Well......... don't just talk about it.......... get to it!!!

Nice boat and set up..... you need to install a roller right where the bow keel is close to the trailer just for extra protection.
 

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Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

good luck on your cheiftain
 

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Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Well......... don't just talk about it.......... get to it!!!

Nice boat and set up..... you need to install a roller right where the bow keel is close to the trailer just for extra protection.

Well, I suppose if I need a kick in the butt I know where to go. :eek: The snow finally melted, when the lawn drys out I'll bring it to the garage. No credit for the work on the OB?..Starcraft work is all that matters, Right?.

I agree on the roller. That bow is hanging out there a ways.
 

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Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

good luck on your cheiftain
Thanks brig. I'm keeping a close eye on your project and like what you've done. Wife wants a wider cabin door now.:facepalm:
 

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Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

your a brave man letting your wife get involved!!
 

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Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

When I read the title and author I was going to say, "It's about time!" You beat me to the punch buddy.

I really want to say nice work on the OB but I have no before/after photos to give ya a pat on the back man!

Hey, this is going to be a great project, I hope you are ok with me tagging along.:D
 

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Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

when I red the title and author I was going to say, "It's about time!" You beat me to the punch buddy.

I really want to say nice work on the OB but I have no before/after photos to give ya a pat on the back man!

Hey, this is going to be a great project, I hope you are ok with me tagging along.:D

Counting on it!!!! I'll need all the help I can get.
No after photos yet but here are a couple befores to satisfy the angry mob. 2600psi and decals don't mix. I wiped them out by accident so I had to go all the way. My local dealer could only find 2 decal sets in the whole country and I got one of them at dealer cost.:D These are before I wiped them out.
 

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Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Glad to see you've got the resto thread going...looks like a nice rig.

The 'rude should be a good one for that boat, nice to see good compression readings there.

Are you rigging this up to fish or just to cruise?

Looking forward to seeing what you've got planned:)
 

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Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Plan is to use it for fishing and crusing. Pushing the splashwell back and adding a belly tank and pimpin out ye ole stabbin cabin will be the major mods.
 

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Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Cool, way cool. Will be following your thread. You said transom did you mean splashwell?
GLG
 

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Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Yes I did, thanks, fixed. I'm thinking of doing what briggs has done to his or just push it back.
 

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Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Here are a couple pics of the O/B stand I threw together. I don't really need the counter weights but I like the added safety. The TnT unit is done and the motor ready for paint.
 

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Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Yesterday I got the SS all ship shape and ready to chase some land locked salmon. Now the Mini Chief is parked in front of the garage and I started pulling all the gear out last night. Must admit I'm already feeling a bit overwhelmed but that should go away soon. I want to get the new transom in first so that should be a boost. I know that 1 sheet of ply will be enough for a 16 footer but what about this 18 footer? I want to have the each sheet in one piece.

The O/B painting has been a chore. Can't get the cowl quite right and the weather is almost good enough to do the engine. Rattle cans suck!
 

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Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Must admit I'm already feeling a bit overwhelmed but that should go away soon.

Dood, I feel that way all the time. Just yesterday I was standing on the deck, hands on hips, thinking "man I still have a long way to go, soooooo much to do, yikes!" And, I have been working on this for over a year!!!

What helps me is to keep the big picture in mind but only focus on the next task at hand. One step at a time, one foot in front of the other, just keep the blades turning, ya know!

Transom - yah you prolly will need 2 sheets of 3/4". I know I did and mine can't be that much bigger. You can use the scraps for other stuff.

You can do it!:D

Cheers!
 

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Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Thanks for the support Jason! I've been collecting lots of pics of finished restos, looking at them helps alot!!! I'm already fussing on paint color.:facepalm:
 

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Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Thanks for the support Jason! I've been collecting lots of pics of finished restos, looking at them helps alot!!! I'm already fussing on paint color.:facepalm:

Oh that part was easy for me!:)


(Yah right:rolleyes::rolleyes::facepalm::facepalm:I was stewing on it yet this morning)
 

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Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Totally forgot, OB, sorry. One sheet maybe?
 
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