1970 islander 22

[alumi numb]

Re: 1970 islander 22

Hey alumi numb sorry to dig up this old dusty thread but I was curious how the Islander is looking these days? Hope you didn't give up on the big tin can she looks like a real fine specimen. Got some updated pictures to post?

Islanders have been my favorite boat since around 1987 when I was 10

have had to pick and choose time to work on her so coming along slow.
will not give up on this boat i actually love it.
will update pic's and post.
she is ready for seats now and am checking out ebay, they seem to have some nice ones.
lower unit is off, have aligning tool, new gimbal, bellows, impeller kit, shift cable and hardware, s.s. lines, extra set of cyl's, shaft & bushings, just a bunch of replacement parts.
still need to paint the hull.
transoms in pretty good shape but plan this winter to replace and get engine rebuilt.
engine is fine just a security thing.
i know i should have done engine and transom first but oh well.
next season really want to do the friendship cruise and the 1000 mile cumberland/tennessee.
well that's the plan anyway thanks.

 

[Rickairmedic]

Re: 1970 islander 22

Alumi numb I hadnt spotted your thread yet for some reason Welcome to the Starcraft club hope to see you at Tinstock next summer .


Rick

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: 1970 islander 22

Aluminumb glad to hear the Islander is still being restored...sounds like you are thru the woods almost(transom is a big job) and on your way.

Some new white paint or a new color?

 

[Kainon]

Re: 1970 islander 22

Alumi Numb, did you use baltic birch, cabinet plywood for the Cabin Wall ?? what thickness did you use? 3/4" ? I definately want to change mine, I dont like the pattern and the hole someone left from a Radio...

I checked out the pics, but there' a little small, and the colors off, so it's tough to really see..​