1967 Starcraft Jet Rebuilding

[jbcurt00]

Originally there were thin aluminum strips below each of the seams in the decking, to tie them together as you're suggesting, definitely put something below the seams

 

[catbones]

Originally there were thin aluminum strips below each of the seams in the decking, to tie them together as you're suggesting, definitely put something below the seams

Great, perfect. Didn't know and none were there to begin with. So now, since the floor is attached, maybe metal attachments at top of seams before the carpet goes down.

 

[jbcurt00]

Whatever you put above will telegraph thru the carpet

Thin aluminum sheet might work, never seen anyone put them on top

 

[catbones]

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Some more progress photos, 5200 very messy

I also decided to go with the wooden backing on the transom for the engine mount. No real reason just what I had at hand. Sealed, 5200'd and mounted. Also scuffed the new interior paint, that will need a redo.. grrr

BTW, anyone know why I have three holes for the splashwell vs two???

 

[catbones]

Never mind, figured out that the third hole is for the thru hull outlet. Oops!

 

[jbcurt00]

Never mind, figured out that the third hole is for the thru hull outlet. Oops!

Bilge pump thru hole?

 

[catbones]

Bilge pump thru hole?

Yes sir! I figured that out by looking through my thread here and it just clicked lol... Bilge pump

 

[Watermann]

Having gone through a few construction tubes of 5200 I can say it has earned it's nickname "Pelican Poo". :lol:

 

[catbones]

Having gone through a few construction tubes of 5200 I can say it has earned it's nickname "Pelican Poo". :lol:

That's funny. Love the work you did on Chieftain, really amazing job. Can't wait for my own splash and maybe another upgrade to something larger in future restore.

 

[Watermann]

Thanks for taking a look at my Chief. I miss too many of the SC rebuilds when they're tangled up in the masses at the resto forum. MBS runs strong with these boats.and having 2 of them is the only way to go. I'm always looking for another one but then I would have to sell my little SN.

Keep pressing on and you'll be skimming the waves in your little Jet and turning some heads! :thumb:

 

[catbones]

Thanks for taking a look at my Chief. I miss too many of the SC rebuilds when they're tangled up in the masses at the resto forum. MBS runs strong with these boats.and having 2 of them is the only way to go. I'm always looking for another one but then I would have to sell my little SN.

Keep pressing on and you'll be skimming the waves in your little Jet and turning some heads! :thumb:

Thanks! I hope so as this is my first rebuilding project and theres a few things I would do differently, but I guess you learn with time. MBS??

 

[catbones]

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small update....

Anyone know a good place for decals for the Johnson 33? I'm not spending $45 cheapest I found on some decal ... I'd like to repaint my cover and all

 

[catbones]

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so i can either go with decals A... and keep the motor strength to myself and all guessing

 

[catbones]

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or i can add more style keeping the "6" out of it and use these...

 

[Watermann]

Thanks! I hope so as this is my first rebuilding project and theres a few things I would do differently, but I guess you learn with time. MBS??

Multiple Boat Syndrome :lol:

I like the seahorse decals way better.

 

[catbones]

Multiple Boat Syndrome :lol:

I like the seahorse decals way better.

Awesome, just what I ordered Thanks for the help.

 

[catbones]

Hi guys, I'm having an issue... I'm trying to mount my motor back into the boat. The top part has those tightening type clamps... But at the bottom of the mount, where the bottom pushed against the transom, I see there is two holes for bolts (not sure what size) but the problem is, I don't see enough room to tighten a bolt.

Can someone with similar motor or mounting snap a photo or diagram. Thanks in advance.

 

[TruckDrivingFool]

Are talking about from the inside or outside? Not sure of your 33 but on mine(50) the outside brackets hold the bolt heads and I just tightened the nuts up inside under the SW.

 

[catbones]

Are talking about from the inside or outside? Not sure of your 33 but on mine(50) the outside brackets hold the bolt heads and I just tightened the nuts up inside under the SW.

Referring to the outside... On the inside top of the transom I got the tighten by hand sort of things, no bolts or anything... But when I look at the bracket that pushes against the transom rear outside back of the boat, about an inch from bottom of that bracket, both sides, I got two holes, which looks like possibly another set to hold that down? I'm not sure. I'll take a photo and post it next.

 

[catbones]

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