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    1963 Starcraft Rebuild

    That's a great idea. I'm in New England, so it's also a worry of mine. I'll be doing this as well.
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    1963 Starcraft Rebuild

    Thank you so much!
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    1963 Starcraft Rebuild

    Hello all, Just an update. About 90% done with stripping the hull, to get it ready for primer and paint. I did a leak test before doing any work, with nothing found. I have, however, found this hole in the bottom of the boat. It appears to be what was a rivet, which is now gone. Just...
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    Newbie - 1963 Starcraft 15' Restoration

    Hello there, I'm currently restoring a '63 Jet as well. Im going with a flat floor, and i've used angle aluminum to accomplish that. I've always added an L bracket to the middle of the aluminum piece to help support the middle further. Check out my restore thread for some ideas. Can't wait...
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    1963 Starcraft Rebuild

    Project update. The girlfriend and I went and bought a bigger compressor and an abrasive blaster from Harbor Freight. Using 80grit glass beads has been a god send to getting the primer/paint of the hull and tight areas. Most contractors wants $250-$275 an hour for sandblasting. Also got...
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    1963 Starcraft Rebuild

    So the tear down has begun. Took off all the cleats, lights, etc. Started to sand down the hull with 100grit and an orbital. Has anyone used a soda blaster for the hull?. We plan on doing the same red/white color combo from the factory. The plywood was soft on the floor, so that got removed...
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    1963 Starcraft Rebuild

    Picked up a 1963 Starcraft Jetstar with the original 28HP Johnson outboard. The trailer is also a 1963 original to the boat. Hull is in fantastic shape. Needs some transom work, new upholstery, wiring upgrade. Motor runs very well. It was last in the water in 2019 after the seller had multiple...
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