1972 Starcraft SS Rebuild
16' with a 65 hp Mercury.
16' with a 65 hp Mercury.
I bought the boat on 7/25 and began working immediately.
I will be posting pictures to track my progress.
My goal is to completely rebuild this boat from the ground up.
This is how I bought it.
This is the end of day 1. Took most of the bolt on items such as rod holders ect.
Ripped up part of the floor to find that the plywood underneath was untreated water logged and rotten.
Day 2: Finished ripping out the interior. Had to drill out half the bolts necause the heads fell off the screws as I tried braking them loose. Took off windshields, steering wheel and the rest of the floor. Began cleaning the inside aluminum.
What has been done so far:
Boat has been stripped.
Old paint has been completely taken off to the bare aluminum.
Engine is off the boat, tested and in good condition.
Aluminum has been sanded, waiting to order the paint and that can begin.
In Progress:
Floors have been cut out, currently soaking them in teak oil.
Transom has been cut out, waiting to be treated.
Making a new dashboard, out of red oak and Poplar.
Plans for the side panels, designs are laid out.
Pictures will be posted in throughout the thread, as I get something done, I will post detailed pictures. If you have any questions, ask away.
. good luck.
