1968 Starcraft arrow 14 ft. Restoration

[pckeen]

Re: 1968 Starcraft arrow 14 ft. Restoration

Hi F. Nice looking boat.

A transom wont go from solid to completely rotten and weak in one go. By way of example, my transom in my 16' Naden is still a 'solid' piece if plywood, but it is black through - not yet mulch, but much of the strength in it is gone. Take some core samples (literally, drill into your transom with a 1/4 inch drill, in three or four spots near the bottom), and see what color the shavings come out as. If they are golden, you are good. If black, you have a bad transom.

 

[Feendog]

Re: 1968 Starcraft arrow 14 ft. Restoration

PCKEEN,

I just took a mallet to the transom and it sounded really solid but I will do as you suggested and drill some holes at the bottom to see if it is black and has gone bad. That you for this good advice. I really do appreciate it.

Feendog

 

[Feendog]

Re: 1968 Starcraft arrow 14 ft. Restoration

Ok, just took core samples with a 3/16 drill bit and the chips came out golden with no black content. I also did it in spots where I think would have been the most susceptible to water getting in. Here are some pics.

 

[Feendog]

Re: 1968 Starcraft arrow 14 ft. Restoration

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: 1968 Starcraft arrow 14 ft. Restoration

For future reference, the core sample holes were supposed to be drilled FROM THE INSIDE up under the splashwell :facepalm:

Where they wouldn't be noticeable...

And NOT all the way thru the hull, only @ 1.25"+/- deep. Using a tape depth gauge will prevent an accidental daylighting of the hull:

But they can be fixed.

 

[Feendog]

Re: 1968 Starcraft arrow 14 ft. Restoration

Jbcurt00,

I didn't drill through the whole thing. Just through the fiberglass and into a little of the wood just to see if it was rotten. I will apply resin to the holes and the bottom of the boat is going to be repainted so it will not be noticed.

 

[Feendog]

Re: 1968 Starcraft arrow 14 ft. Restoration

Also if I had gone from the inside I wouldn't of been able to get to the very bottom like I did. Which I think would be the most prone to rot out. Thank you though for the advice and I do appreciate it.

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: 1968 Starcraft arrow 14 ft. Restoration

I forgot you'd already replaced the deck, so you didn't have access to the bottom of the transom.

So, lets say my advice was for those that come after us & use your thread for reference.....

 

[pckeen]

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