1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

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MichaelP

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Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Thanks yoop your a riot! I thought they looked like my old sterio speakers.
 

bouttime007

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They do kinda look like my PA speakers. LOL

ROCKIN BOAT PARTY!!
 

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Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

The transom is perminantly installed! Used a whole tube of 5200.
 

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Nice. I got one tube of 5200 and one of 4200 still not sure whats goin where as idk how permanent permanent is.
 

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Here is what the transom looks like. Just needs paint. Mixed up another small batch of marine tex to patch the rest of the holes. I put tape over the vertical holes so it doesn't run out. I used #10 SS screws to attach the patch to the transom tray. 5200 is everywhere! Had to try the caps.:D
 

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yooperangler

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Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Looks really good from here transom seems to fit really well. Caps sure finish it off nice.
 

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Looks real solid. Nice work!
 

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Lookin good MP!

I splashed a day late, but at least I got the Nymph in the water!
 

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All I have to say is I pity the damed fool that has to take this apart and it won't be me.
 

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Rounding up a posse for a flip tonight. I'm hoping to get 4 guys only because the cabin roof is still on but I think 3 will be OK. Wish me luck.
 

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Hey have that fourth guy hold the vid camera. It would be cool to see a big rig flipped;)

Have fun:)
 

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We have a flip! Rounded up 4 neighbors and wifey took pics. It went well but we needed everyone. Now I can move the boat around the yard myself.
 

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Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

More Pics.
 

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Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Now you can really see the condition of the bottom paint. I'm not sure if I'll bother with the pressure washer yet. Probably start with an ice chipper or hoe. From what I can tell so far the aluminum is in surprisingly good shape. Can't see evidence of pitting....Yet.
 

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jasoutside

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Re: 1974 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB refit

Nice job Michael!

Man, that paint is rough, sheesh. Looks like a stiff breeze could blow some of it off.
 

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Nice work, a good team effort:)

That paint is thick, was it docked in saltwater at some point?
 

yooperangler

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Nice Job:) with those wheelbarrow dollies under there I would really like to see a video of You riding it down a hill like a soap box derby racer:D How many coats of paint are on that bottom ? sure looks thick in those pics.
 

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Wow nice work. You should bookmark this part of your thread and post it when the question comes up on how to flip one of these boats.
GLG
 
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