1973 18' starcraft starchief V

[sprintst]

Re: 1973 18' starcraft starchief V

Nice work. All the latches and hardware look mil-spec. Built to last

 

[brighp2]

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Well since the weather ruined the weekend plans decided to get some more done on the project. Mounted the bilge vent covers and stern light.

 

[brighp2]

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After the frist trial run and having the hydraulic trim hose blew on me, I decided to make a safety device incase it happens again. Now if it happens i can at least have reverse when coming back into port.

Also figured I would throw this pic of what i use to support the sterndrive while trailing. Basicly it just a wedge shaped piece of 3/4'' plywood with a couple of wholes to string a rope in make sure it stays put.

 

[brighp2]

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Yes. I had no doubt you'd do a good job modifying them.
What fasteners did you use to secure the 1/2" ply under the hatch? Looks like truss heads on the underside.

Sorry it took so long to get back to you on this. Honestly, i didn't noticed it until yesterday. The plywood is held on the top side by sex bolts and the bottom is mating screws.

 

[brighp2]

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Started work on my tool box that I am going to put under the seat.

 

[sprintst]

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Beautiful work man. Wanna build me a new dash

 

[brighp2]

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just a pic of the anchor light switch and housing.

 

[brighp2]

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The tool box is done. Frist pic is of the complete tool box and a propane grill that i think is pretty cool.

Next pic is of the tool box minus the grill.

Now the tool box with the top tray removed.

Then the last one is of the end of the tray so you can see how it sits inside the toolbox.

 

[ezmobee]

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The tool box is very cool. Nice work.

 

[brighp2]

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Got a question for you guys out there? I have found a guy advertising a 25 ft chieftain hardtop and I am really tempted to go take a look. frist I have never heard of a 25 footer or a hardtop. just want to know if anyone has more info and pics on one of these.

 

[Huron Angler]

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Brig, check out the link in my signature for the brochures.

There's some photos and specs on the big cruisers in some of them.

I like that tool box/grill set up. Is that anchor light switch in the middle of the windshield? Good spot for it

 

[brighp2]

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thanks huron, I forgot all about that thread. by the way that is a really cool thread and has been very help full to me thanks for putting it up.

And yes the anchor light switch is in the middle of the windsheild. one of the guys that owned it before me mounted a cheap anchor light up there, that one of these days I will replace.

 

[ezmobee]

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i have found a guy advertising a 25 ft chieftain hardtop and i am really tempted to go take a look.

Want!

 

[jasoutside]

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We'll need photos of that big Chief when you check it out!

 

[goboating]

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Man, you have quite the attention to detail! With your remarke that the fittings on the skiff are machined I would like to ask what do you do for a living? Also, have you ever thought about sending pictures of the skiff to Wood Boat Magazine? They would really drool over something like that.

 

[brighp2]

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Man, you have quite the attention to detail! With your remarke that the fittings on the skiff are machined I would like to ask what do you do for a living? Also, have you ever thought about sending pictures of the skiff to Wood Boat Magazine? They would really drool over something like that.

I am an Auto mechanic. And yes we have thought about sending pics to wood boat mag.

 

[brighp2]

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Well I took my father and one of my friends out and put a about 40 some miles on the boat in lake michigan and it did great. But i forgot the camera again. so my friend took this pic while we were docked with his phone so i figured i would share it.

 

[ezmobee]

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What a classy piece of tin you've got there. Nice!

 

[Huron Angler]

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Glad to hear the rig did well on the big lake

She looks great in the water

 

[brighp2]

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I am trying to figure out a new top for the boat. Not very fond of the way the original top. Anyone have any interesting ideas or know of someone who made different type of top?