bonz_d
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Re: Starcraft Boat
1st off I'm on your side and think it's a worthwhile project, next I'll go out on a limb and suggest that some of these folks are intimidated by the size and scope of this project.
Again by the second set of pictures you've posted I would say you have a very nice foundation to begin with. Hull looks straight and solid. The finish gelcoat looks to be in very good condition and the whole thing is complete and running.
Next, relate this to a hotrod build. It's not going to happen over night and is going to take a commitment of time and money. I have a brother-in-law that is a member in a Street Rod club in Chicago and have seen 1st hand some of the cars they've done. His last was a frame off 1937 Chevy sedan. It was complete, meaning it was all there, when he bought it. No interior, lots of rust, didn't run. When he was finished with it 2 years later it was beautiful. Even took it to the Chicago Hot Rod Show. I have no idea of how much time and money he had invested but to him it was all worth it. Oh and BTW back then he got me involved and I'd started a 1939 Willys sedan. Sold it before it was complete because I found I couldn't make the commitment to see it through. Married his sister in stead!
Myself, I'd rather grind glass than pound and grind sheet metal!
1st off I'm on your side and think it's a worthwhile project, next I'll go out on a limb and suggest that some of these folks are intimidated by the size and scope of this project.
Again by the second set of pictures you've posted I would say you have a very nice foundation to begin with. Hull looks straight and solid. The finish gelcoat looks to be in very good condition and the whole thing is complete and running.
Next, relate this to a hotrod build. It's not going to happen over night and is going to take a commitment of time and money. I have a brother-in-law that is a member in a Street Rod club in Chicago and have seen 1st hand some of the cars they've done. His last was a frame off 1937 Chevy sedan. It was complete, meaning it was all there, when he bought it. No interior, lots of rust, didn't run. When he was finished with it 2 years later it was beautiful. Even took it to the Chicago Hot Rod Show. I have no idea of how much time and money he had invested but to him it was all worth it. Oh and BTW back then he got me involved and I'd started a 1939 Willys sedan. Sold it before it was complete because I found I couldn't make the commitment to see it through. Married his sister in stead!
Myself, I'd rather grind glass than pound and grind sheet metal!