1968 Starcraft Jetstar Project

[BlacK_Blade]

I picked up this little boat last year and been wanting to get around to converting it into a fishing boat but time and money, those two things you can hardly ever have at the same time...still don't have the money but have a bit of time here and there. Also, moved out of town, and have a larger yard now, which also helps alot!
I found Jasoutside's great thread a while back on his Jetstar project and man that was inspiring to say the least. It will sure be my reference material for my project although I don't think mine will end up looking nearly as awesome as his turned out.

 

[TruckDrivingFool]

Since you mentioned Jason's that mean you gonna bowectomy her?

I dunno if I can watch :hopelessness: but I'm gonna anyway

 

[Woodonglass]

A jetstar in that nice of shape being turned into a fishing boat...That should be a CRIMINAL OFFENSE!!!!:faint2:

 

[BlacK_Blade]

A jetstar in that nice of shape being turned into a fishing boat...That should be a CRIMINAL OFFENSE!!!!:faint2:

Don't let that good naturedness fool ya Wood, all us fishermen are dastardly criminals at heart

 

[BlacK_Blade]

Got a little more done last night..the bowectomy

Would like to keep that nice front light but may get in the way of trolling motor down the road.
I need to find and repair some leaks that previous owner put into her from running on rough roads and the rollers punched through apparently. He patched her up but its still bringing in quite a bit of water.

 

[Watermann]

I guess there's no turning back now. Time to gut her out and see what you have for hull repairs on the inside.

 

[TruckDrivingFool]

Awww snap it's done :facepalm:

Even if the light doesn't get in the way of the TM the TM may be in the way of the light and give an over achieving LEO/DNR something to nit pick. I'm kind of fond of the idea of the rub rail nav lights here lately but I've seen where folks are having a problem with them not having a USCG approval. I also think if you could get them angled correctly some of the tear drop lights would look cool mounted into the hull.

On a more pressing subject - whats the roll of TP for? :lol:

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

That brings a tear to my eye.

 

[BlacK_Blade]

On a more pressing subject - whats the roll of TP for? :lol:

LMAO ya that old bailing jug does look like TP roll..what every boat needs..an industrial size roll of TP for ya just never know!

 

[BlacK_Blade]

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Got the OB all disconnected and loosen up. Removed the remote console..speaking of which I think will snoop around and see if any parts can be had to refurbish that remote a bit..button missing for the throttle only option and the safety switch lanyard is missing as well. Is there some kind of model or serial number hidden on this remote, to help in tracking down parts?

 

[Watermann]

That looks to me like a QS replacement control, not sure about getting parts for it.

 

[BlacK_Blade]

That looks to me like a QS replacement control, not sure about getting parts for it.

Ya..wow...doing some google searches, image searches and not having too much luck so far..

 

[TruckDrivingFool]

Not sure of the motor year but you could look here in the accessories - remote controls components folder.

Otherwise there's always Ebay to slog through.

Or breakdown n spend the big money for a new set :faint2:

 

[BlacK_Blade]

Question on marine plywood..not sure where to get this stuff locally, but was wondering if I just get baltic birch plywood and seal it up good, that should do the trick? Baltic has the many layers and no voids etc. Be able to find this easier it seems than 'marine' plywood.

 

[jbcurt00]

Most Baltic Birch is interior grade, and not a good choice. I know the Canadian tin boat guys have access to an entirely different Baltic Birch and it's great for use in a tin boat.

Confirm the type of glue used and if it's laid up w/ water proof/boil proof glue (WP/BP) then yep, you're good to go.

 

[Watermann]

What thickness of ply are you looking for?

I suggest going to the local lumber yard and just check out the exterior grade ply they have there and see if it's good quality and not like a pringles chip or full of big voids. You never know.

 

[BlacK_Blade]

What thickness of ply are you looking for?

I suggest going to the local lumber yard and just check out the exterior grade ply they have there and see if it's good quality and not like a pringles chip or full of big voids. You never know.

Will be looking around, have a Home Depot, Rona..as far as I know there is not an actual mill close by us here, would be nice since can get better prices for material usually.

 

[dozerII]

I see your are from Canada, The Baltic Birch you mentioned is built with exterior waterproof glue, but I have found it doesn't stand up as well as good one side fir ply. The later is what I use in all my rebuilds.

 

[BlacK_Blade]

Got the transom wood out the other day, went out there all prepared for a big battle but it came out nice, with little fuss. One side was badly rotted so for sure didn't think would be able to get much leverage, but turns out just getting the other side pried up was all that was needed

Seems the wood isn't the really thin layered stuff like I see in Baltic plywood, will ask around about this exterior rated plywood but wonder if the pressure treated green stuff would work?

 

[BlacK_Blade]

These are the two holes the previous owner had repaired, maybe it was ok for a while but now the caulking or whatever was used on the edges of the patch are lifting and dried out. Once I get her flipped over and can inspect the other side will see what is best way to proceed to fix this up. I have some co workers recommending that I get some aluminum putty from Canadian Tire as its supposed to work well to fix small leaks on an aluminum boat, but at this point not sure. I had watched some videos for a product called Super Alloy 5 from Muggyweld, it looks to be a good way to fix up holes and would most likely be a much better long term fix...