68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

wrfalpacas,
Well, Congrats on the splash. Well done.
The boat sure looks great sitting in the water and she should give you years of fun.
Which lake got the honor of your splash. I know most of the lakes in your area too.
Once again Well Done.
Bob

 

[DANZIG]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Ditto! She is one sweet boat, well done!

I will be tickled if mine comes out half as good.

 

[bananaboater]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Y E S. Thanks for the video, fine work.

Albert

 

[HopeSheFloats]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Two great looking boats, two great looking women, you must be in 7th heaven...great job, sounds strong in the vid.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Way to go Bret!!!!

Congrats!!!!

 

[wrfalpacas]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Thanks guys, couldn't have done it without your encouragement and help! Bob, sylvan lake was the choice today. We are headed to crooked lake Saturday. Mebbe stop at captains cabin for lunch.

Guys, thanks again, couldn't have done it without the help of the iboats tinny society.

 

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

wrfalpacas,
I know the lake. I use to fly out of the Kendallville airport.
I almost bought a house on Crooked lake many years ago.
Once again great job and congrats.
Bob

 

[Stratosman86]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Bret that boat is absolutely gorgeous! Great job and I really enjoy your attention to detail.

Enjoy!

Darren

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Looks fantastic. I can only imagine all the comments you'll get on that boat at the ramps. Great work! You have some completed projects threads to work on!

 

[North Beach]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

WOW! Just so you know Bret. This is the boat I was looking foreward to seeing in VA this summer the most. Good job!

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Excellent work from start to finish buddy...this thread is going to be a great tool for many folks to reference. Thanks for showing us how it's done

Let me know when you are heading to Coldwater, I'd love to see the rig in person.

 

[WebsterCityIowan]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Bret,
Just looked at both of your restorations...top notch work man. The detail in both of your boats is amazing, nice work.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

It's good to see this thread pop up again and another fan of your work Brett.

Have to say it again, excellent work buddy!

Have you been floating her much?

Cheers!

 

[Humble Floater]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Don't know if you use this forum anymore but I have looked at your pictures and wondered how your progress has been. I just bought a 71 Starchief and I believe it is just about a mirror job of what you got yourself into. I think it will be fun but alot of work.

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Welcome aboard Humble

Get a thread going on your rig so we can cheer you on!

 

[sprintst]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Just watched the video again. Hoping to get there one day too...

 

[Low dsrt jon]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Great job Brett. I hope my Smokercraft looks like that in forty years I have thirty to go. You sure have a beautiful family, Cherish these years they pass by to soon. LDJ

 

[Bwana Don]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Words won't do her justice. One of the top couple of restos I've seen! Good job Brett.

 

[lakeerienewbie]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Love this and am going to steal the idea for my cabin, I'm new to this and haven't torn my ceiling out yet (wood paneling ) but how is it mounted? Did you built a frame or is it screwed into the roof? I'm sure it will be evident once i open mine up, but figured i'd ask!

Vegas - I really like the color of your seats, that orange is gonna be eye catching!

I put a ceiling in the cuddy tonight. It didn't have one originally- just exposed ribs and hot aluminum. I added one with a couple of led ceiling lights with built in switches. I stuck some leftover pink insulation between the ribs to keep the hot sun from heating the cabin too much. Then I covered it all with some white fiberglass reinforced paneling/sheet from home desperate. Waterproof and it will never mold.

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