1979 Starcraft Fishmaster 18 restoration

[ybstuk]

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Wow - 2.5 months...

Here's a long overdue update. Finally painting the sides. 2 coats of paint on yesterday. Pretty pleased with it so far! I followed Watermann's steps to the tee using tractor paint from this thread: http://forums.iboats.com/forum/boat...paint-instead-of-gel-coat-on-sears-gamefisher

Later this week I'll be doing a small section of gray on the bottom. Once that's complete, I can finally flip it, and start working on the interior.

It will get done, albeit at a snail's pace probalby.

 

[Dabbler_E]

Just jumping on board. I like the red! Can't wait to see the paint finished & flipped.

 

[ybstuk]

Just jumping on board. I like the red! Can't wait to see the paint finished & flipped.

Thank you!

 

[Watermann]

Oh yeah that new red dress looks super! I'm glad the paint job worked out for you, especially after saying you followed my lead :lol:

 

[ybstuk]

Oh yeah that new red dress looks super! I'm glad the paint job worked out for you, especially after saying you followed my lead :lol:

Yes, thank you! I've never painted like this before (without a roller or spray can, lol). The step by step really helped out, especially with the mixes. And I even did some blending to make this color what I wanted. Couldn't be happier. Next step is blending a dark gray that I'm happy with, and I'm hoping to shoot that on this weekend.

 

[ybstuk]

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Finished painting over the weekend. Got it flipped and put back on the trailer. Couldn't be happier how it all turned out. Now to get busy on the interior.

 

[Watermann]

Ok, you're one of those fast learner types for sure. Super nice work, I like the colors and scheme, one of a kind... right now anyway!

 

[Dabbler_E]

Oooooohhhh ------ I like.

 

[ybstuk]

Ok, you're one of those fast learner types for sure. Super nicer work, I like the colors and scheme, one of a kind... right now anyway!

Thanks! I'm happy especially with it being my first time.

 

[BWR1953]

Very, very nice! Looks really great! :encouragement:

 

[ybstuk]

For anyone still curious (and my attempt at preventing this thread from being closed due to inactivity) - I'm still working on this. As winter approaches, I'll be diving back into this project in hopes of getting it usable by spring. I'm about ready to paint the interior, and start building it from there... I'm excited to put more time into it and really get to the fun stuff.

 

[zool]

They wont close ur thread due to inactivity, but when it sits dormant for a few months, they want us to refrain from posting on inactive threads til the OP reactivates it with an update/message.....looking forward to seeing the rest when youre ready again

 

[ybstuk]

Not sure these will post in chronological order, but here's an update where I'm at. Finally got the interior primed & painted. Not pictured is the transom board back in place. Next steps is to finish the transom, then start planning the interior build. Wiring, flotation, plywood, etc... Looking forward to it - Now comes the fun part. Spring fishing trip (May) is quickly approaching!

 

[oldrem]

That's looking pretty sweet

 

[Rustedbrit]

Sweet Ride - i like the shiny bits.

http://forums.iboats.com/forum/boat-...upiter-rebuild

 

[ybstuk]

Bolted & sealed everything up in the transom recently. Aside from the top cap, which I'm looking to have fabricated somewhere (not sure where yet).

 

[kcassells]

Very nice job. Looks great!

 

[Pcolafisher]

Just found you and subscribed. Sorry for arriving late to the party! What did you use to coat the new transom? I realized this afternoon that my 1976 MW jonboat needs another new transom.
Cheers

 

[ybstuk]

Just found you and subscribed. Sorry for arriving late to the party! What did you use to coat the new transom? I realized this afternoon that my 1976 MW jonboat needs another new transom.
Cheers

Hey Pcolafisher - sorry I missed your reply. I have notifications turned on, but they don't seem to work. Anyhow, I used the "Old Timer's Wood Sealer Formula" (attached pic). It was originally posted by Woodonglass, so I have him to thank. But i followed it to a tee, and it looks great. Still have yet to put it in the water, but I'm very happy with how it all turned out. I bonded 2 - 3/4" marine grade plywood together, as mine was originally constructed that way.

BTW - been working a LOT on the boat lately, and while my photo taking hasn't been the best, I will post an update soon - Currently building the interior! I have a deadline of "fishable" by Memorial Day, so I'm working on it nightly now...

 

[ybstuk]

Here's a bunch of photos catching up to where I'm at now. Most of my wood is cut. Still need to build some support for the front fishing deck, and determine where i'm going to install some hatches in the deck as well. Then I will pull it all out, sand and seal everything, and start wrapping most of it in vinyl!! Some pieces will get carpet, but everything that will be stepped on will be vinyl...