1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

The deck looks awesome. Worst case you just hit it with more paint from time to time.

Hopefully the Durabak doesn't stain or it will stay that way

Thanks sprint! Yah, that's the plan for now anyway.

Rock on Canadian bro!

 

[fshngho]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Shoddy boat builder that likes pizza............where in the world have I heard that one?
Ok, I'll give ya that one, it is kinda cute, in a Jas sorta way.
So I understand as only an idiot can, after the epoxy you are painting two coats of Rusto and then the sand. Then possibly two to three coats of additional paint and/or sand.
But you may have to re-do this procedure in another year?..Maybe two?
Jas, my friend, stop what you are doing and lets think about this...the idea is to NOT have future maintenance, especially in a year or two.

 

[fshngho]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

EDIT!!! aFTER MY LAST POST I am sorry Jas as I did not want to give the impression I was not on your side, as I hope you know I am.
Everyone has their limits and God knows Jas has been and continues to be an inspiration to us all, especially me. I feel like I let my ideas and thoughts somehow unintentionally disrespectful to Jason so I apologize to him and the Brotherhood. I am truly sorry. Please forgive me. Dale

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

after the epoxy you are painting two coats of Rusto and then the sand. Then possibly two to three coats of additional paint and/or sand.

The deck will get two (maybe three) coats of epoxy, two light primer coats, sand "salted" into the wet primer, then three top coats of paint.

But you may have to re-do this procedure in another year?..Maybe two?

Re-do, nah. I am guessing that the deck will wear some, or get a little dirty (I am going to use this rig), so I'm thinking I'll just lay down another coat (just one) maybe every other year or as needed. No big deal really, just to clean it up some, keep it looking good is all.

as I hope you know I am.

Right on! No sweat man. All is right in the world dude!

 

[v8mgbal]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

has anyone ever used the dryloc paint on their deck to make it anti-skid. I did this to a room in my basement and then painted over it with porch paint and it has worked great for a basement floor but was wondering if you could use it in a boat?

 

[wa_ssv197]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

I just found this thread today. I must say that is one impressive project you have taken on this past year. I used a similar material for the inside of my 8' fishing boat I restored a couple years ago. I used Evercoat Skid No More. Is is paint and small grit rubber like sand grains. I then put two coats of paint over it and have made it two seasons without any coming off.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

has anyone ever used the dryloc paint on their deck to make it anti-skid. I did this to a room in my basement and then painted over it with porch paint and it has worked great for a basement floor but was wondering if you could use it in a boat?

I wouldn't think that would take too kindly to ANY kind of flex or give.

 

[captainQ]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Wow, Jas, unreal work you've been doing and now 2 rigs. i can't keep up with these posts never mind the work.

I've made it through alot of your resto on the Islander and for some reason I never seem to catch up on the posts.

Keep it up and I'll try to keep up Probably won't happen.

I hope you and the rest of the folks on here realize how much info/motivation there is in these posts.

I found this forum earlier this spring and without it no way would I be attempting my resto.

THANKS !

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Thanks for checking in fellas! Good info for everyone, thanks!

Wow, Jas, unreal work you've been doing and now 2 rigs. i can't keep up with these posts never mind the work.

I've made it through alot of your resto on the Islander and for some reason I never seem to catch up on the posts.

Keep it up and I'll try to keep up Probably won't happen.

I hope you and the rest of the folks on here realize how much info/motivation there is in these posts.

I found this forum earlier this spring and without it no way would I be attempting my resto.

THANKS !

Thanks for checking in Q! Yah, I am doing my best to put it all in here, including all the dumb stuff and random ideas floating around in the gray matter. I am hoping it helps some fellas along the way.

Work stuff got me this week, hopefully I can get a couple of things done this weekend.

Course now I am competing with a Jet rebuild and a kitchen rebuild too. Man, I better get to work!

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

OK, found my way into some progress!

First up, my JB oozed down into those holes some...

So I filled them all back up...

I was saving the 28 gal tank for a future project. Well, now that I know what that project is there is no sense in saving it since there is no way it's going to fit. So, here it is sitting in the hull along along with the 33 making for a 61 gallon capacity (again)...

Those fittings on the 28 sit just above where the deck was going to go, maybe a 1/4" or so, which means the stringers had to be pulled and will eventually be moved out just a hair to accommodate for the higher deck. I really wanted to keep a solid, once piece deck but it now looks like I'll be cutting for a hatch door or inspection plate to access the fittings.

The 33 gallon will have a piece of deck over it that I can just lift out to access the fittings for any issues that pop up.

I am thinking that the 28 at midship will be my main tank with the 33 being used for flotation purposes most of the time. But, for the long weekends when the boat stays on the water, that 33 will sure come in handy.

Here is the bow eye bolt. I am pretty sure one of the boys have it stuck in their head during a wrestling match in the cabin there someday...

So I cut it off, much safer...

I also cut out some access holes for the fuel fill/vent hoses...

The lines for the 33 tank will run from port side gunwale, down into the deck seat box, then into the bow hatch, then connect. I'll run some sort of grommet around the sharp edge of that hole in an effort to prevent fuel from spraying all over the place.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Here are the bow structure pieces, they were a bit shabby so I pulled them out...

I had some 3/4" marine grade left over from my transom so I scabbed together a couple of pieces and installed...

Way beefier!

Then I prepped the cabin area for paint. Here are the windows taped up...

Etched and primed the bare alum and then painted everything...

Looks so much cleaner and neater in there. Had some runs and drips, nothing I can live with though.

You can see I didn't paint the wood structure pieces up there - I am planning for a headliner for that area.

FSH had a great idea with the garden hose protecting his aluminum fuel tank! I was getting ready to hack up my hose and I remembered I had this heavy duty gasket/molding stuff that I ripped off of the Baja. So, I cut it up and installed with rivets...

Then I got the 33 sitting where it's supposed to be...

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Started to install the molding for the 28 and ran out of rivets, 8 short. Don't ya hate when that happens...

Sat the tank in place just to check it out...

This tank will have the fill/vent lines run from the starboard gunwale down, under the deck, through the stringer and connect.

The supply line for both tanks will run under the deck right down the middle straight to the engine.

Hey, forward motion feels good!

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Looking Gooood Jas, that is some great progress. With that much fuel you will have to watch it doesn't go bad on you before you get it used up.
Glen

 

[fshngho]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Great progress Jas. You can use a vaccum line from the car parts store to trim around the access holes you cut. Just split it down the middle and slide it on the edges, 1/4" tube will work fine. Make sure you either strap down the tanks or put braces on them to prevent shifting. In the long run, you dont want a hole worn in the tanks. Dozer has a good point too, what about shifting the 33 forward and leaving out the smaller tank?

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Looking Gooood Jas, that is some great progress.

Thanks Glen! Feels good to have forward motion man!

With that much fuel you will have to watch it doesn't go bad on you before you get it used up.

Dozer has a good point too, what about shifting the 33 forward and leaving out the smaller tank?

I'll leave the bow most tank (33) empty for the most part. Like I mentioned, it'll be used for the long weekends/week long trips. I can always StaBil if there is fuel left, no biggie.

Make sure you either strap down the tanks or put braces on them to prevent shifting. In the long run, you dont want a hole worn in the tanks.

Yah, the 33 is wedged in place at the moment and will end up being secured to the hatch boxes and held in place with the deck. The 29 will be secured to the stringers. I'll also shove flotation noodles around both tanks to really keep everything firm and in place. Good tips on the tubing, I think I have some of that laying around here.

Thanks guys!!

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

That cabin looks good with some fresh paint, really brightens it up in there.

I'm surprised that the bow eye bolt isn't a U bolt. Must be pretty heavy gauge otherwise I'd feel better replacing it all together.

Great work, you will thank yourself for having the reserve fuel tanks. Maybe get set up with a pump and deliver 50:1 to fishermen?

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

That cabin looks good with some fresh paint, really brightens it up in there.

I'm surprised that the bow eye bolt isn't a U bolt. Must be pretty heavy gauge otherwise I'd feel better replacing it all together.

Great work, you will thank yourself for having the reserve fuel tanks. Maybe get set up with a pump and deliver 50:1 to fishermen?

Thanks Mike!

Yah, I thought about replacing that eye with a U bolt. Main reason? The eye is plenty strong. Paint is my main issue. See, I want to have my white hull paint come to a point up there and where that point lands is right on that bow eye. Breaks up my whole mojo man!

I actually have a super nice, way heavy duty U bolt that I pulled out of the Baja. I still may end up doing that. Hmmmm, I wonder if you talked me right into doing that.

I see the specs on the new Islanders is like 52 gallons so I am not that far of from that - at a fraction of the price

 

[jcupo6]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

It's amazing what a little bit of paint can do! Looks great man! You'll be on the water in no time!

I guess I'm taking after you... Going to pickup boat #2 on Saturday. This wont be the Holidays little sister though, it'll be her big sister! And yes, it's an OB.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Work looks great Jas. A ton of fuel capacity would be great. I only have 12+6 which is a bummer sometimes.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

It's amazing what a little bit of paint can do! Looks great man! You'll be on the water in no time!

I guess I'm taking after you... Going to pickup boat #2 on Saturday. This wont be the Holidays little sister though, it'll be her big sister! And yes, it's an OB.

Thanks Jerry!

By the looks of your signature you might be picking up a "go fast" boat eh! Hey, one boat is never enough man!

Work looks great Jas. A ton of fuel capacity would be great. I only have 12+6 which is a bummer sometimes.

Thanks E! Yah, for trolling downriggers I'll be sipping fuel. But, when the kiddos are older and they are inviting all their friends over to go tubing, whoosh! That V6 will guzzle!