1966 Jupiter Restoration

[CBGale2]

Re: 1966 Jupiter Restoration

So jealous. Are you going for a boat for every day of the week?

 

[mccurtis]

Re: 1966 Jupiter Restoration

Yes its true. I don't have a picture of them all together right now. In a couple of weeks when I finish installing the outdrive on my Islander I will take a picture of the family and post it. Until then here are some individual shots of the Clan.

1969 - Offshore V

 

[mccurtis]

Re: 1966 Jupiter Restoration

1966 Jupiter and 1969 Holiday V

 

[mccurtis]

Re: 1966 Jupiter Restoration

And last but not least 1971 Islander -

I hope you enjoyed the pictures. If you want to see more pictures or want more details on the fleet let me know.

 

[CBGale2]

Re: 1966 Jupiter Restoration

They are all great, but that Islander is a sweet ride. Very nice MC.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1966 Jupiter Restoration

Holy shamoly, four Starcraft boats for one guy. That is just awesome!

I could totally do that if I wanted to, yah I'd just tell my wife that I am the boss and that I need another.........

Uh, never mind, here she comes, gotta go!

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: 1966 Jupiter Restoration

Wow nice collection of tin cans ya got going

The nice thing is they will never rust. I hope to have a private tin fleet like yours someday. I will need to buy land first

That Evinrude V4 on the Offshore is one nice piece of machinery. I do like your setup with the kicker as well.

Thanks for posting the photos! I think you just earned a spot on the Starcraft Club board of trustees

 

[mccurtis]

Re: 1966 Jupiter Restoration

I have been looking for a new outboard to repower my jupiter does anyone have a suggestion. I have been looking for a 85 or 90hp evinrude/johnson. Any suggestios ---

 

[Uxboat]

Re: 1966 Jupiter Restoration

Think the Jupiter was rated 85 tops,at least mine is.Next Tinstock will be at your place.
Cheers Mike

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1966 Jupiter Restoration

In my opinion the ideal motor for a Jupiter is a Johnson/Evinrude 3 cylinder 70/75. Excellent power to weight ratio. I think Yamaha made a 3 cylinder 90 that would also be pretty sweet.

I had a big V4 85 on mine and I think the added weight isn't worth it for the little bit of added HP.

 

[Andy in NY]

Re: 1966 Jupiter Restoration

In my opinion the ideal motor for a Jupiter is a Johnson/Evinrude 3 cylinder 70/75. Excellent power to weight ratio. I think Yamaha made a 3 cylinder 90 that would also be pretty sweet.

I had a big V4 85 on mine and I think the added weight isn't worth it for the little bit of added HP.

its gotta be better than the 50 on mine right now...

 

[mccurtis]

Re: 1966 Jupiter Restoration

Hey Andy what kind of 50hp motor and what year is it? Mine has a 1972 50hp Johnson which needs to go.

 

[mccurtis]

Re: 1966 Jupiter Restoration

Hey Andy if you were to repower your jupiter what would you get?

 

[mccurtis]

Re: 1966 Jupiter Restoration

I ordered the marine plywood today to redo the transom and floor. I also may have found a motor. A 1994 75 hp 2 stroke Mercury with power tilt/trim. Does anybody have any thoughts on this motor? It also comes with contols and cables.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1966 Jupiter Restoration

That sounds like an excellent motor for that boat.

 

[Andy in NY]

Re: 1966 Jupiter Restoration

Hey Andy what kind of 50hp motor and what year is it? Mine has a 1972 50hp Johnson which needs to go.

Hey Andy if you were to repower your jupiter what would you get?

i have a 74 evinrude 50 hp with a 19p prop... tops out around 26 mph with 2 adults and 3 kids. not much of a hole shot because of the prop.

i have a 70 evinrude 85hp v4 that i am hoping to put on there... if it runs. i picked it up cheap but havent gotten it to run yet. i'll be working on it in the coming weeks, hopefully have it going before tinstock. if and when i get it running im going to sell my 50 that i have now.

ezmobee says his jupiter did well with a 3 cyl 85 hp.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1966 Jupiter Restoration

ezmobee says his jupiter did well with a 3 cyl 85 hp.

4 cyl.

http://s176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/ezmobee/Boat Project/?action=view&current=HoleShot.flv

 

[Andy in NY]

Re: 1966 Jupiter Restoration

4 cyl.

http://s176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/ezmobee/Boat Project/?action=view&current=HoleShot.flv

my bad... you always talk about the 3 cyls, and now i remember that you recommend them because of the weight savings.

what was your top speed?

 

[mccurtis]

Re: 1966 Jupiter Restoration

I just bought a 12 gallon stainless steel fuel tank for the boat for $12. I am going to mount it up in the bow.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1966 Jupiter Restoration

Good plan. I had a 12 gallon "portable" mounted up there.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/ezmobee/Boat Project/DSCF1927.jpg

Andy, my top speed was only 35 but it sure got there in a hurry. I obviously needed work on my prop and motor heigh setup. My Jupiter always felt like it was plowing just a bit. In comparison my SS feels like it's gliding over the water so I know I didn't have the Jupiter set up right.