1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

[MichaelP]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Here is a better shot of the locker. I have a board that goes on the bottom but it's in the shop for some tweeking. I think all the storage areas will have some rubber door mat material on the bottom eventually. Lowes has biguns I can chop up.
Question...I know the epoxy isn't UV resistant but do we really need to paint over the epoxy that is going to be hidden?

 

[MichaelP]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Everything looks great and congrats on the job!

Thanks EZ. Things are falling into place all around for a change.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Michael, are you suggesting I pretend like I drive my boat(s) while they are sitting still in the garage? Sometimes without an engine even installed?

I might

I wouldn't think you need to paint up sub deck stuff.

Happy new year buddy!

 

[rheagler]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Wow Michael. Your boat is coming along great. I like the in floor storage. Congrats on the job too!

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

I had better get a move on since I'll be starting a new job in a couple weeks. You won't see me around as much as usual but I will be around.

Mike

Congrats Mike! I think I remember(#339) me sayin somethun about a guy like you hittin the ground runnin and findin a job quick. I'd say 6 wks is pretty fast in this day and age.

 

[nphilbro]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Beautiful work! Where did you find those gauges? I have to replace all mine too and have priced them way over $200 and they aren't nearly as nice.

 

[MichaelP]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Thanks for the congrats on the job guys. WOG must be right . For a while there I thought I'd have to pimp myself out at cougar town. I doubt that I could have made truck payments on that income.

Jason - Thanks for the input on painting the epoxy. I may paint it if its convenient.
Oops, did I suggest that out loud? Sorry bud..... It's fun tho isn't it?

rheagler - I love the below deck lockers in my SS (there are 3) so I had to have at least one on the chief. I figure that I could afford loosing some of the flotation.

WOG - 6 weeks is pretty quick but I worked hard at job searching. If I were a CNC or manual machinist again I could have had something in week 1. Shops have been busy all along.

nphilbro - Here is the model and part# of what I ordered. Faria Chesapeake Series 4 Gauge Set Outboard 678-KTF002. Can't fine them for the same price ($121)but I came across a 6 guage set on Ebay for $99 used but looking good.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Faria-Chesa...=400246259389&ps=63&clkid=5256378197944302741

Santa brought all brand swanky new hand rail parts so I can make new ones that go on the gunwales. All stainless! Pics when there done.

Thanks for chiming in gents and I hope you all have a great new year!

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

MP - congrats on the new job. Stop in when you can. You're putting on finishing touches now and you won't stop. Happy New Year!

 

[MichaelP]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Finally a bit of progress here. Installed the new helm and a bracket to add a second battery on the port side. The pics are a on the dark side but hey.

Focusing on a couple of wood working projects I promised my sisters so no boat progress for a while. One project is a hammered dulcimer. Remember that 90 y/o piano I dissasembled last summer? I'm retasking that lumber to build it.

Hope your all keeping warm.

Mike

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Great job Mike, progress is progress,but summer is coming soon!!
Glen

 

[MichaelP]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Thanks Glen. Yes it sure is, just a couple short months and I'll be in full swing again. After seing Jason's progress I have repower envy. Can't wait to hang the 90 Rude!

Get your transom caps yet?

 

[rheagler]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Nice looking helm Mike! And as Dozer said, "progress is progress".

 

[boatnut74]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Looking good Michael! You will be cruising around in it before you know it!

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Thanks Glen. Yes it sure is, just a couple short months and I'll be in full swing again. After seing Jason's progress I have repower envy. Can't wait to hang the 90 Rude!

Get your transom caps yet?

Not yet Mike, takes a little longer in the winter with the dog sleds and such,lol

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

She is taking shape buddy

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Morning Mike, Dog sled arrived yesterday, great job on the corner caps. Anyone else need these he does a super job on them.
Thanks Glen

 

[MichaelP]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Thanks for the kudos Glen, glad you like them. Make sure you 5200 those on so they don't get lost.

 

[ShowMeGuy]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

I like the stained helm look... Git R DUN!

 

[timfives]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

What a fantastic job you've done on this boat. You're work here is aspiring, as tonight my new project will be rolling in.. The level of detail you've put into this job is just great, and i leaving me with an array of ideas.

thank you for the inspiration.

Tim

 

[MichaelP]

Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Alrighty then..Back at it.
Finished projects for both sisters and one was Dulcimer and a bit time consuming. http://s1098.photobucket.com/albums/g374/randor88/Dulcimer/?action=view&current=DSCF3031.jpg

Next on the list is a bifold cuddy door. Not sure how I'm going to keep it shut so I can use some suggestions. I'm thinking I'll need a lip along the top for it to rest against.

Some may remember my mentioning a buddy of mine who took the Starchief way back in one (if not the) first posts. Last night he announced that he doesn't want to reastore her so it's going up for sale. Getting a different boat. It's a 1969 Starchief 18 O/B on a Snoco trailer. Its all gutted and cleaned out. Hull is in excellent shape. No #s but in Maine they will issue a new ser# when you register it with a BOS. I think it was strictly a fresh water girl. Here are some pics. Going on CL soon and I'll link it on the other thread when I do but my buds get the prevew first.