1968 15' Starcraft Jet Star Rebuild

[LonLB]

Re: 1968 15' Starcraft Jet Star Rebuild

It's a fishing boat, (or I guess any boat for that matter) so it's never really done.

Next thing you know you'll want to extend your front deck, then, one of the Humminbird SI/DI depthfinders, then, then, then, then.....It doesn't end.

Very nice work!

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1968 15' Starcraft Jet Star Rebuild

Yeppers, Jas. I'd say she's done. For now. Good Job!!!!!!!!!

 

[Teamster]

Re: 1968 15' Starcraft Jet Star Rebuild

Have yous thought about putting a "Ram" stabilizer on the trolling motor???

It will bounce quite a bit both while trailering and when running on the water, And that is bad for the head unit which houses the control board,....

Just throwing it out there to try to save yous a possibly expensive headache in the future,......

 

[Teamster]

Re: 1968 15' Starcraft Jet Star Rebuild

Something like this,.....

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Boating/Electric-Trolling-Motors/Electric-Trolling-Motor-Accessories|/pc/104794380/c/104716980/sc/104312880/RAM174-Trolling-Motor-Stabilizer/699637.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fboating-electric-trolling-motors-electric-trolling-motor-accessories%2F_%2FN-1100550%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104312880%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104794380%253Bcat104716980

 

[TruckDrivingFool]

Re: 1968 15' Starcraft Jet Star Rebuild

I don't think the seating is ghetto just the execution. LOL got any more info on that fancy mount you got going there?

All teasing aside CONGRATULATIONS on a fancy nonfancy fishing boat it looks good. And Thanks for bringing us along on the journey.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1968 15' Starcraft Jet Star Rebuild

That's just beautiful! Congrats on completing it!

Thanks Drew!

It's a fishing boat, (or I guess any boat for that matter) so it's never really done.

Next thing you know you'll want to extend your front deck, then, one of the Humminbird SI/DI depthfinders, then, then, then, then.....It doesn't end.

Very nice work!

Yeppers, Jas. I'd say she's done. For now. Good Job!!!!!!!!!

Yah fellas, agreed. I had to draw the line somewhere so I thought this was a good spot

I have a short list of "additional stuff" that yet needs to be completed. I'll post up on that later this week after I stew on it some.

Have yous thought about putting a "Ram" stabilizer on the trolling motor???

I actually have a strap that locks everything down, it's really solid actually.

I don't think the seating is ghetto just the execution. LOL got any more info on that fancy mount you got going there?

All teasing aside CONGRATULATIONS on a fancy nonfancy fishing boat it looks good. And Thanks for bringing us along on the journey.

Thanks truck!

Yah, all I did was mount a pair of stainless steel tie downs along with some cam straps. Way easy. I know it's not a "built in, factory sort of look" but the function is certainly there. I just blocked it up with closed cell foam (old army issue sleeping mat). Piece of cake to put in and take out of the boat. I think if I like how that setup works I may make a permanent base for it, we'll see.

For the stern deck, just two 3/4" pieces of plywood laminated and a full length stainless steel piano hinge. Simple. No wonder I couldn't figure it out

Any chance you can get her wet, or is everything iced in?

Read on

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1968 15' Starcraft Jet Star Rebuild

I saw a window and I took it!

I headed to the Tittabawassee River, just a few minutes from my door to the dock.

MAIDEN VOYAGE

The wind was just like the weather man said, sustained at about 30 and gusts at 50 so I really didn't want to go to the lake. While the river was fine the wind was just whipping through there! And at about 25 degrees it kinda felt like January in Michigan, in a boat. When I pulled it out of the river the whole stern/OB was iced up. All in all it was a great ride!

I hope to return here in a few months, running this Jet, for the walleye opener.

Cheers guys!

 

[GT1000000]

Re: 1968 15' Starcraft Jet Star Rebuild

I say WOW!, Awesome!, Beeeee-uuuu-teee-ful!....

GREEN W/NV!

But I think Homer says it best...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3IgFsEEOik&feature=player_embedded


May you and your Family enjoy that Starcraft for many wonderful seasons...

you have definitely earned it...

 

[lakelover]

Re: 1968 15' Starcraft Jet Star Rebuild

I like the snow in the bow, nice touch!

 

[Gibbles]

Re: 1968 15' Starcraft Jet Star Rebuild

Nice job!

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1968 15' Starcraft Jet Star Rebuild

I saw a window and I took it!

And at about 25 degrees it kinda felt like January in Michigan, in a boat.

Well Duh, Dood. Did you look at the calendar? I liked the spray Xmas tree snow on the bow deck. Trying for sympathy, huh?

In all seriousness, you got two rides in he Jet and many more to come. Now come Spring, don't ride around in the Jet when you should be finishing the Islander. :facepalm:

 

[rheagler]

Re: 1968 15' Starcraft Jet Star Rebuild

Congrats! The boat looks fantastic. I like the way the stern deck came out, and there ain't nothin ghetto about a cooler for seating! Seriously, you did a great job. Have some celebratory pie..... and cake. cake is good too.

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: 1968 15' Starcraft Jet Star Rebuild

Sorry old chap, you just can't win w/ this mob: Keep the Admiral happy so you can work on the Jet/Islander, but kitchen/honey-do's keep you from working on the Jet/Islander. Now splashing the 'finished' Jet, left the Islander lonely & wanting attention:facepalm:. And an unfinished Islander just won't do once the walleye's are hitting in the spring & your out on the river in the Jet....

Yep no winning here either:

I do like the pfd stowage/containment area: behind the starboard fuel cell..... Man that was a chilly run, no windscreen & 25 out of the wind. What does that convert to at WOT? -25? Just thinking about it made my teeth hurt.

Congrats again!

 

[sprintst]

Re: 1968 15' Starcraft Jet Star Rebuild

The boat looks spectacular. Next we'll need some fish pics.

 

[maddiedog]

Re: 1968 15' Starcraft Jet Star Rebuild

no rods and minnows??? They have been just crushing the eyes on the river!!!

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1968 15' Starcraft Jet Star Rebuild

Congrats! Looks great. That's a super functional fishing machine there that will just be super simple to own and maintain. For comparison, I tried to find an equivalent new boat and from what I'm looking at, to buy a boat similar boat, you're going to be in the $12k minimum range and most I saw were sporting less horsepower.

Soon enough, dad duty & taking the boat out can be the same thing

This^^^

You will really enjoy this boat for it's ease of launching and retrieving when you have the kids with you. I was just starting to be able to take my 4 year old out by myself towards the end of last season and look forward to a ton more of that next year.

 

[Gibbles]

Re: 1968 15' Starcraft Jet Star Rebuild

I may have missed this, but how did you attach the step/storage to the bow of the boat?

I have been working out a little fuel tank platform for the front of my jet star in my head, and I'm having a hard time figuring out the best way to secure it.

 

[MichaelP]

Re: 1968 15' Starcraft Jet Star Rebuild

Great job! can't wait to see that thing loaded with kids and fish all over the place.

Honorable mention at the 2012 SOTY award gala is in order for 1st official splash of 2012.

A small windshield would look good on that console and I'll bet you had one on that trip. Hope you had your long johns on dood!

Congrats!!!!!!

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1968 15' Starcraft Jet Star Rebuild

Thanks fellas! Yah, it was a pretty quick run as my face froze right off as I motored against the wind. I thought to myself...

"Holy cow do I need a windshield!!!! MY FACE IS FREEZING RIGHT OFF!!!"

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Hey, by the way...

Thanks a ton for staying with me on this project guys. I have really appreciated the company and help, you guys are totally awesome!

Here are a couple of before/after shots just for fun...

 

[jasoutside]

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