1974 Starcraft 21’ Holiday

[Crankerbait]

I made mounting plates from thin sheet aluminum that I mounted the bilge pump bases to. I then riveted the plates to the rear most rib. I attached the pic that shows these best.

I like it. I was imagining something similar. I want to get them as low as possible but also want to have access to the drain hole at the base of the rib.

 

[Crankerbait]

Supports are in! Got one section of floor fitted as well hopefully get the rest of the floor fitted this weekend.

 

[Watermann]

That will for sure help with deck mounting and should keep rib end cracks from forming.

On the bilge pump I did this in my SS.

 

[classiccat]

Nice chine supports & patches...a hull after my own heart !!

 

[Crankerbait]

Both bilge pumps are mounted. Floor is cut and fitted. We are getting the first coat of old timers sealer on them today. How many coats of sealer do I realistically need? We will be wrapping each piece in Vinyl we picked up from Defender.

 

[SHSU]

We are getting the first coat of old timers sealer on them today. How many coats of sealer do I realistically need?

2-4 coats depending on how thick you want it.

Which vinyl did you go for? Nautolex Shark?

SHSU

 

[Crankerbait]

2-4 coats depending on how thick you want it.

Which vinyl did you go for? Nautolex Shark?

SHSU

Yep, we went with Nautolex, storm grey.

 

[Watermann]

2 good coats of OTF should be good.

Double pumps, I find the bilge pump to be the least used device in my trailered boat. Only time mine runs is when I check it before heading to the water.

 

[Crankerbait]

2 good coats of OTF should be good.

Double pumps, I find the bilge pump to be the least used device in my trailered boat. Only time mine runs is when I check it before heading to the water.

I tend to agree. We plan to have this boat out on the ocean doing some near shore fishing. Plus we’ll occasionally moor the boat when we camp in the summer. I knew I wanted one on a float switch and I figured a second pump is cheap insurance especially because we won’t be adding foam floatation.