1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

A "must-have" for dual purpose trolling and pleasure craft

They will also make the rig very attractive to fishermen when you upgrade to the 26 footer and start this process all over again

Yah, I am trying my darndest to make this a dual purpose tub. Serious fishing craft and family fun boat you know. It's a tough balance to strike but I'll take a run at it

Oh, the 26er you say. Want.

I now wish that I would have gone to the longest ones made for the sides. They would make for a better fishing arrangement for when the waves get big and you need to spread things out a little more.

Yah, those 4 footers will start at the stern for my downriggers and reach all the way forward to cover up the giant holes in my gunwale too! Bonus!

Man I'd be steaming mad if somebody ganked my downriggers! Steaming mad to see my rod fly into the water from a broken rod holder too!

Um yeah, didn't he promise pics like yesterday???

ohhhh that hurts. ok, I will try and post tonight. Man you guys are a tough group...wait, I am part of the group...nevermind..............:redface:

The mob is tight but quick to turn on it's own! You otta post up quick fsh, I know the crew is always looking for a good reason to get all riled up!

Speaking of photos...

Hey DJ, did the UPS guys visit you today too?

I know some of you guys get as excited as I do when the big brown truck stops by to say hello

 

[djpeters]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Speaking of photos...

Hey DJ, did the UPS guys visit you today too?

I know some of you guys get as excited as I do when the big brown truck stops by to say hello

I just logged on to ask you the same thing as I have the exact same box here. Lots of nice hose for little money huh? My deliverey was extra special 'cause another order also came in with new cleats, bow & stern light, fuel vent, & a bilge thru hull fitting. Later in the week we should see new gauges New parts help motivate!! Now that I am finally getting over some colds I'm ready to work!!

 

[boatguy94]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Man Jas you're really movin along! I need to get myself in gear and start working on the painting. I really can't wait till you get the Islander done, it will be one sweet lookin boat.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

No joke, great fuel line, great service, fast ship, super price, happy boat builder!

I was making something out of nothing on the flexibility of that line. I should have no trouble making the turns I need.

Nice you got the extra booty in boxes too man, cool!

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Man Jas you're really movin along! I need to get myself in gear and start working on the painting. I really can't wait till you get the Islander done, it will be one sweet lookin boat.

Thanks bg! Hey, all that ice will be liquid soon enough. I just hope I can get her in the water before it turns solid again.

No doubt the paint process is a tough one in these temps. Cheers man!

 

[fat fanny]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Hey J to bad you don't have another scrap ladder! cut one side off and buff it up and the rungs could almost or in your case be as many rod holders in a row as you want ????? could be mounted under the gunwhale through holes and the long rail could be the mounting point on the underside. Just a thought theat could work.

 

[Teamster]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

I know some of you guys get as excited as I do when the big brown truck stops by to say hello

Shhhh,.............I drive a big brown truck,.................I guess I'm excited all day long!!

 

[windshield_time]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Personally I find it difficult to split the difference. I want the boat to do both, fish and cruise with family and friends. The Tracks thing would work for that, then you could take the holders off and store them when just cruising for fun with family, once they are there then they get in the way with boarding etc. Plus rod holders can get in the way when retrieving the child who just fell off the tube. My advice is the tracks, or mount them in such a way that they can be removed and stored, that's what I did.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Yah fanny, that would be a serious backyard shadetree boat building maneuver!

Teamster - you an UPS driver? Santa?

WST - Yah, tracks will be the way to go for this Islander. I should have stuck with my original thoughts on that. Now, to find the deal!

 

[fshngho]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Yah, I am trying my darndest to make this a dual purpose tub. Serious fishing craft and family fun boat you know. It's a tough balance to strike but I'll take a run at it

Oh, the 26er you say. Want.



Yah, those 4 footers will start at the stern for my downriggers and reach all the way forward to cover up the giant holes in my gunwale too! Bonus!

Man I'd be steaming mad if somebody ganked my downriggers! Steaming mad to see my rod fly into the water from a broken rod holder too!





The mob is tight but quick to turn on it's own! You otta post up quick fsh, I know the crew is always looking for a good reason to get all riled up!

Speaking of photos...

Hey DJ, did the UPS guys visit you today too?

I know some of you guys get as excited as I do when the big brown truck stops by to say hello

What have we become when we look forward to pictures of boxes in the snow??LOL
But I didn't see a pic of whats inside.:facepalm:

 

[Teamster]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Teamster - you an UPS driver? Santa?

UPS Freight,.......I get to drive a real BIG brown truck,.....lol...

I can't be Santa,........They don't let us have beards,.....No elf jokes please,..lmao,..

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

What have we become when we look forward to pictures of boxes in the snow??LOL
But I didn't see a pic of whats inside.:facepalm:

Yah, pretty dorkey huh! Oh well.

Fuel line in there Dale - I dry fit everything this morning. It's fun seeing this stuff come together!

 

[jcupo6]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

What have we become when we look forward to pictures of boxes in the snow??LOL
But I didn't see a pic of whats inside.:facepalm:

That's nothing! I'm looking really forward to driving and hour through 12-16 inches of snow to dig my boat out. I don't get many opportunities to see it, so I have make due with what I can!

 

[fshngho]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Fuel Line???? OOOOHHHH UHHHHhh. As in getting the motor ready to run??? You know Jas, if nothing else, your sure get the blood pumping my friend. don't forget the double clamped SS clamps required on all fittings. Dude I am pumped for ya.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Yah, I went looking for the hose clamps from the rigging I took out of the Islander and Baja, and I couldn't find any?? I took out three fuel tanks and was sure that I saved all the clamps, where in the heck did they go??! I should have a whole pile of em somewhere. I am betting I put them in an extra special safe place so as not to lose them.:facepalm:

Don't ya hate when you do stuff like that, sheesh. Oh well, I am sure to find them after I buy all new ones, install, and foam all around. Brother.

 

[colobiker]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

been there done that.. numerous times.. maybe thats who I ended up with 4 different star wrenches.
I just say its my alzheimers kickin in.

 

[LastDollar]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Yah, I went looking for the hose clamps from the rigging I took out of the Islander and Baja, and I couldn't find any?? I took out three fuel tanks and was sure that I saved all the clamps, where in the heck did they go??! I should have a whole pile of em somewhere. I am betting I put them in an extra special safe place so as not to lose them.:facepalm:

Don't ya hate when you do stuff like that, sheesh. Oh well, I am sure to find them after I buy all new ones, install, and foam all around. Brother.

I think I spend more time looking for miplaced parts than I do doing the job.

 

[GLG fishing]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Keep looking for those old clamps because some of them old ones are high quality stainless steel. Most of the new ones are 95% stainless. The part you put the screwdriver to is silly steel and rusts. Use a magnet to test the quality of the clamps. It may not matter to you if the clamps have some rust so disregard if you wish. Did you check behind the dryer? That?s where half of my socks end up.

 

[jcupo6]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Yah, I went looking for the hose clamps from the rigging I took out of the Islander and Baja, and I couldn't find any?? I took out three fuel tanks and was sure that I saved all the clamps, where in the heck did they go??! I should have a whole pile of em somewhere. I am betting I put them in an extra special safe place so as not to lose them.:facepalm:

Don't ya hate when you do stuff like that, sheesh. Oh well, I am sure to find them after I buy all new ones, install, and foam all around. Brother.

I spent two hours looking for six flush mount rod holders that I took off the Holiday. I put them in a safe place, my cooler, so i wouldn't loose them. I was actually sitting on the cooler looking for them at times... :facepalm:

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Good to know that you fellas have the same struggles I do!

Well, I did some more looking and did end up finding some of them in a completely random place, might as well have been behind the dryer GLG

I have made a little progress, I'll shoot up some photos when I get a sec.

Cheers