1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

[ben2go]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Double clamp all your fuel hose connections with stainless steel hose clamps.It lasts a long time and has save my *** when one of the clamps vibrated up the hose.

 

[Triton II]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Looking good Jas. The kids are going to love that bright and airy cabin.

TII

 

[Deadwood]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

But, when the kiddos are older and they are inviting all their friends over to go tubing, whoosh! That V6 will guzzle!

Not to late to plan for this to power the I/O is it Jas? Definitely keep both tanks.
Seriously though....she's looking goood!


(Ref: Wartsila-Sulzer RTA96-C)

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Double clamp all your fuel hose connections with stainless steel hose clamps.It lasts a long time and has save my *** when one of the clamps vibrated up the hose.

Yah, I think I saved a bunch of those when I did demo work on the Islander and Baja. Good thing as I know I'll be spending big money on these fuel lines, ugh.

Looking good Jas. The kids are going to love that bright and airy cabin.

TII

Thanks bro! Yah, I think they will be happy hanging out in there.

Not to late to plan for this to power the I/O is it Jas? Definitely keep both tanks.
Seriously though....she's looking goood!

Thanks DW! Yah, I'll just need to garb another sheet of plywood for the doghouse, no sweat.

Ok, grabbed some ribbits and finished up the rubber gasket for the fuel tank and installed the stringers (again)...

I only needed to move them out about 1/2" to accommodate for the tank fittings.

One step closer!

 

[fshngho]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Jas, I know you are aware but I'm going to say it anyway for the benefit of others reading. When you move the stringers further out towards the sides the floor will be raised. You will now have to scab either aluminum or wood on the sides to level the floor where the deck meets the sides. The cheapest (?) way would to cut strips of ply and seal them good and attach them to the outer edges of the ribs. Of course you could use metal. Take note that this will raise the floor, which means the side covering, consoles, or cabin attachments will have to be adjusted. Just think it through.
Love your work Jas, keep it up Bro!!!

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

I have a plan fsh! Stay tuned my friend

 

[fshngho]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Yeah right, like I was worried. I do know who I am dealing with. Notice the first line Jas... "I know you are aware".

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Yah dood, the difference is actually very manageable. The deck really only came up just barely and by the time the deck gets clear to the sides we are looking at maybe 1/8" - 1/4". Of course I am working with alum, rivets, glue and wood here so I have just a little fudge room too.

See that ladder in the corner of that last photo up there ^^^^? That will be incorporated into my framework. Still hatching the plan on that

 

[Triton II]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

See that ladder in the corner of that last photo up there ^^^^? That will be incorporated into my framework. Still hatching the plan on that

Industrial strength boarding ladder? "Walk the plank" plank base? Jason-style rocket launchers? No, I've got it! Flybridge Islander!!! LOL.

TII

 

[jcupo6]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Industrial strength boarding ladder? "Walk the plank" plank base? Jason-style rocket launchers? No, I've got it! Flybridge Islander!!! LOL.

TII

Nah, an outboard bracket!

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

I tried convincing one of my friends to use an aluminum ladder as a stringer system on his boat. Perfect application, strong, lightweight, and always laying around in abundance

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Flybridge Islander would be sweet TII!

Yah Jerry, I was going to use it as an outboard bracket but I only have enough pop rivets to get it rated to 200 hp and I really can't go for anything less than 250. Huh, maybe a little PL adhesive would help

Ah, see. Mike has it! Definitely the smart one of the bunch! Yah buddy, it will deck support one way or another. I'll need to take some measurements and figure out the best way to use it. Any way you shake it, I am aiming for this deck to be uber solid, ya know.

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OK, I know I am going to have to spend some money now - fuel lines. This is going to hurt a little.

A few quick questions for you guys who are wise on this stuff...

1. Anybody have a good lead on reasonably priced fuel line?

2. I might have some bends that will be a little tough as I know this fuel line is very stiff. Can I add elbows? I think I remember reading that the line cannot have any breaks (fittings) from the fill to the tank - one solid line, is that right? I can still make it happen without elbows, they would just make it a little easier for me is all.

3. I think I remember reading up that there are lines that are a little more flexible? Anybody know anything about that?

It kinda, sorta looks like I am on to fuel lines, plumbing, live well drain and flotation about now. All the stuff that needs to happen below deck, ya know. I'd like to keep it to a minimum as much as I can. I need to think this stuff through carefully as I have absolutely zero interest in pulling up the deck to run another line I forgot about!

Cheers guys

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Ya know how stiff that fill line is? I could BARELY do this!!! http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/ezmobee/New Boat/DSCF2638.jpg It's a pain.

 

[ben2go]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Ya know how stiff that fill line is? I could BARELY do this!!! http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/ezmobee/New Boat/DSCF2638.jpg It's a pain.

I agree.That stuff is a beast to try and bend.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Yah doods, that is why I am asking about fittings and more flexible lines (if possible).

I know I can make it happen without, I'll just sweat more is all. I'll win in the end

 

[ben2go]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Yah doods, that is why I am asking about fittings and more flexible lines (if possible).

I know I can make it happen without, I'll just sweat more is all. I'll win in the end

I don't know of anything else that is rated for marine use.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

I don't know of anything else that is rated for marine use.

I could have swore I was reading on one of the threads around here about the standard fuel line and then another that was more flexible.

Ah, no biggie. I just got in from the garage working on some stuff. I ran some garden hose mocking up where all the fuel lines will go just so I can get the most acurate measurements possible. I really don't want to buy any more than I need ya know. The bends that I'll need to do should be pretty reasonable. My bigger issue is going to be scraping together the cash for all that fuel line:facepalm:

I need to start hunting for some good deals on that stuff!

 

[ben2go]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

I could have swore I was reading on one of the threads around here about the standard fuel line and then another that was more flexible.

Ah, no biggie. I just got in from the garage working on some stuff. I ran some garden hose mocking up where all the fuel lines will go just so I can get the most acurate measurements possible. I really don't want to buy any more than I need ya know. The bends that I'll need to do should be pretty reasonable. My bigger issue is going to be scraping together the cash for all that fuel line:facepalm:

I need to start hunting for some good deals on that stuff!

I don't remember anything but I am sure there are products out there that I am not familiar with.Another tip.Secure your fuel lines so they don't slide or bounce around but can still move enough for hot and cold expansion.Nothing worse than a chafed hose leaking into the bilge.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

I think there is fill line that is corrugated a bit for somewhat more flexibility. Couldn't find it on Jamestown though.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Yah, that might be what I am thinking of EZ. I was just on the JT site too hunting for it. No big deal, standard stuff will work. Man, so pricey though! I feel like an idiot now tossing out those fuel lines I ripped oh of the Baja. They were in perfect shape. The stuff that came out of the Islander was garbage.