1957 Starcraft Ski Champ Restoration

[vegasphotoman]

Re: 1957 Starcraft Ski Champ Restoration

Looking good Bret, super nice job on the alum rub rail.......

I just seen a Starcraft on CL here in Vegas, but it was a little 15" with 40hp...bombed out etc...too small....dang starcrafts are tempting me!

 

[wrfalpacas]

Re: 1957 Starcraft Ski Champ Restoration

Vegas,

It's a sickness Staaarrrrcraffftttt, you must buy a Staaarrrrcraffftttt !!! Course then you gotta make the pilgrimage to Lake Anna.

 

[wrfalpacas]

Re: 1957 Starcraft Ski Champ Restoration

Got the transom done, 7 coats of poly spar varnish, and now ready to attach. I made it from 2 pc of true 3/4" thick red oak, laminated with epoxy adhesive. Hopefully it will be good for another 50+ years

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1957 Starcraft Ski Champ Restoration

BEAUTY! Nice work man!!

 

[bananaboater]

Re: 1957 Starcraft Ski Champ Restoration

WoooHoooo, looking really great.

 

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: 1957 Starcraft Ski Champ Restoration

wrfalpacas,
Very nice work.
Looks good
Bob

 

[HopeSheFloats]

Re: 1957 Starcraft Ski Champ Restoration

Really nice work Bret, looks great!

 

[sprintst]

Re: 1957 Starcraft Ski Champ Restoration

That boat is looking great. The custom wood work is your signature

 

[wrfalpacas]

Re: 1957 Starcraft Ski Champ Restoration

SHE is Gettin Painted!!!! I have a friend of mine who has agreed to paint her. He has a spray booth setup in his barn, and it is finally warm enough! We decided to go with DuPont Imron. I have worked with airplanes painted in this stuff and it is probably one of the most durable paints I have seen. Colors are white and 1950's aqua blue. He got it primed tonight and I went over to get some pics to post.

White goes on tomorrow.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1957 Starcraft Ski Champ Restoration

WOW!

I want a friend with a paint booth

 

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: 1957 Starcraft Ski Champ Restoration

wrfalpacas,
It's always nice to have friends with items that can help in the restore.
Looks Good.
Bob

 

[wrfalpacas]

Re: 1957 Starcraft Ski Champ Restoration

Boat is painted But I haven't seen it yet, My friend is out of town for the weekend so I'll have pictures Monday night. In the meantime It was finally time to re-assemble the engine and get her fired up. I added a fuel pump and changed the points, coils, wires. Rebuilt the starter, cleaned the carb and put in a new water pump. She fired right up, so I put the restored cowling in for the first time.

I managed to find an old solenoid cover for a 56 , so I repainted it and applied a set of 53 year old decals. I think it turned out pretty well. (It will mount on the transom.)

 

[bananaboater]

Re: 1957 Starcraft Ski Champ Restoration

Looking really good. The final product will be great.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1957 Starcraft Ski Champ Restoration

You do amazing work. Can't wait to see it all together.

 

[fat fanny]

Re: 1957 Starcraft Ski Champ Restoration

wrfalpacas you workmaship and attention to detail really show on this old girl it will definately be something to show off. like others watching every move you make.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1957 Starcraft Ski Champ Restoration

WOW, this boat is going to be one classy lady! Excellent work buddy!!!

 

[PaulyV]

Re: 1957 Starcraft Ski Champ Restoration

Boat is painted But I haven't seen it yet, My friend is out of town for the weekend so I'll have pictures Monday night. In the meantime It was finally time to re-assemble the engine and get her fired up. I added a fuel pump and changed the points, coils, wires. Rebuilt the starter, cleaned the carb and put in a new water pump. She fired right up, so I put the restored cowling in for the first time.

I managed to find an old solenoid cover for a 56 , so I repainted it and applied a set of 53 year old decals. I think it turned out pretty well. (It will mount on the transom.)

GREAT GOOGELY MOOOGELY!!!!!!! Vintage Motors Rule! Thats an amazing boat you have!

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: 1957 Starcraft Ski Champ Restoration

Nice work Bret, Roslynn's grandpa has the same outboard in storage all dusty waiting to be cleaned up someday. To see one all detailed and gone thru is awesome What a gem!

 

[wrfalpacas]

Re: 1957 Starcraft Ski Champ Restoration

I got a chance to get some pics of the new paint job. Dave is not satisfied with the bow deck and wants to re paint it, so we are going to give the paint some time to cure. This stuff (Imron) should be some tuff paint once it is fully cured.

 

[fat fanny]

Re: 1957 Starcraft Ski Champ Restoration

Wow! thats really gonna turn some heads tell Dave from where I'm sitting it looks great colors go together well.