1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

[boatguy94]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Ohhh pretty vinyl ! Thanks for posting that link, I'm thinking I might have to get some.

 

[dmoriarty51]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

i do hope you have accounted for the vinyl and hinge thickness on these things you have begun to cover?

lets just say i had to do som creative surgery after having wrapped a few things during my carpet job and i got lucky alot

 

[Azlo]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Jas, my buddy. Your vinyl is looking very pro! I am definitely taking notes for when i do my dash this wekend. Yes Yes I like.

 

[Wrongsyde]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

I just found this guy on eBay...

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/oemarine...id=p4340.l2562

He has some SS offset piano hinges (super deals) along with an bunch of other stuff in there.

Wow... buy those up, incredible prices for SS!!!

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Ohhh pretty vinyl !

I wish you could see it in person, the photos don't really show it but it's very nice

i do hope you have accounted for the vinyl and hinge thickness on these things you have begun to cover?

Well, in full disclosure...

Originally I was just going to leave these painted (really glad I didn't now) so I cut them with that in mind. Now with the vinyl I had to trim this hatch piece on each side in order to make it fit...

So, through the table saw, sand, prime, paint. Kind of a pain but the good news is I remembered to do it BEFORE I wrapped it in viny. Had I not I would have had to tear it all apart. Whew!

The rest of the hinges and stuff is all gravy with this setup.

Thanks for keeping tabs on me!

Jas, my buddy. Your vinyl is looking very pro! I am definitely taking notes for when i do my dash this wekend. Yes Yes I like.

Inside corners were the only real challenge, the rest was pretty easy. For your dash, since you'll have gauges and such covering the edges, that job should be a big piece of cake for ya!

Wow... buy those up, incredible prices for SS!!!

Grabbed three lots of em about 11 hours ago


Have a good weekend guys!

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Got one more small item done today, mounted the nose piece on the bow most hatch cover...

And, I just got my Berts Tracks!! I'm pumped!

These are certainly will be awesome for fishing. But boat building too, check it out.

Here are my gunwales in their current state...

Bunch of small holes, medium size holes and two giant ones. Not possible to repair going the JB/MarineTex route. New aluminum would be pretty much the only route as the stern side rod holder hole is all bent up too.

Here is the Berts Track fix...

Track inserts are on the way too. That $20 off (each) and free shipping deal from Gander Mountain has been great to put these together as the funding trickled in

 

[Broadcast]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

You're gonna love the versatility of the tracks! Right move & looks great!

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

You're gonna love the versatility of the tracks! Right move & looks great!

Yah, I'm amped about em! I am kinda hoping the fish are so intimidated by the setup they just jump in the boat since I have no real skill.

So here is this mornings progress, backer plates for those tracks...

Over the winter I got these cut out of Arauco and sealed up with epoxy. I figured I'd shoot a few photos of how I put them together topside.

Gunwale backers...

Stern deck backer...

Then I took a 3/4" L piece and laminated all three of them together with PL. Bomber strong for those back corners where the downriggers/cleats will be...

I also took salvaged PFD foam and sandwiched it between the backer and aluminum. Will make for a solid install and no rattles...

Got em all mounted. No photo as you can't see em now anyway.

I also cut out the big cabin support/stringer deal. Didn't have any 3/4" Arauco on hand so 1/2" + 1/4" laminated with PL got the job done...

Have a great Sunday guys!

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Making some real good progress there Jas. That Islander is going to be bullet proof when your done.
Glen

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

I'm really glad to see how well those Bert's tracks and downriggers will be installed and reinforced. The amount of stress placed on the gunwale/stern deck is tremendous when trolling in waves, snagged somehow or just a huge salmon tugging away.

Excellent job you've done there in my opinion.

The tracks are amazingly convenient, my dad has them on both of his boats now, so he can swap downriggers, rod holders, and cannonball stays easily.

In your case you can convert the Islander back to family cruising/tubing mode in minutes

 

[Triton II]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Got to agree with HA, great progress and bomb-proof workmanship. Those tracks are the duck's guts! On the lookout for them over here in Oz... Keep up the good work!

TII

 

[dodgeramsst2003]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Ok, I just spent the last week (evenings only) reading through all 112 pages of this restoration.... I really like what you've done, and all the attention to detail! I feel like I've reached the end of the internet.... what am I supposed to do with my nights now?? From a fellow michigander, great work! keep up the updates and pictures, I'm really looking forward to seeing her finished!

 

[yooperangler]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Vinyl looks great man

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Making some real good progress there Jas. That Islander is going to be bullet proof when your done.
Glen

I'm really glad to see how well those Bert's tracks and downriggers will be installed and reinforced. The amount of stress placed on the gunwale/stern deck is tremendous when trolling in waves, snagged somehow or just a huge salmon tugging away.

Excellent job you've done there in my opinion.

Got to agree with HA, great progress and bomb-proof workmanship. Those tracks are the duck's guts! On the lookout for them over here in Oz... Keep up the good work!

TII

Thanks guys, much appreciated! I am feeling good about this setup, strong, functional, looks purdy good. I think "ducks guts" is a good thing.

In your case you can convert the Islander back to family cruising/tubing mode in minutes

Yah, as you know, that is the goal here. Serious fishing rig to family fun boat in the span of a few minutes, eh! I think I can just about pull it off.

I feel like I've reached the end of the internet.... what am I supposed to do with my nights now??

That was stinking funny right there! Hey, thanks for sticking with me dodger! Man that is a long read buddy! I really do wish I could have been farther along for ya. I'll be doing my best to keep with the updates, if I am updating I am progressing. Tonight was landlording, so nothing new for now, bummer.

Vinyl looks great man

Thanks yoop! So easy a caveman (or UP native) could do it.



Well guys, hope you had a good weekend, tomorrow, Monday, sorry.

 

[Triton II]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Waddayamean tomorrow? It's been Monday here for 13 hours and 35 minutes! Just finished lunch. It's tiring being so far ahead in time - time for a nap at my desk!

TII

 

[yooperangler]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Waddayamean tomorrow? It's been Monday here for 13 hours and 35 minutes! Just finished lunch. It's tiring being so far ahead in time - time for a nap at my desk!

TII

It must be difficult reading through these threads when you already know how they turn out

 

[fshngho]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Well daggone Jason. I mean I know I haven't posted a lot lately but I have been keeping up with you guys....or so I thought. I had to review the past week, and I have decided you..my friend...have been holding out! I look back when you got this boat and didn't know squat. Now your an expert at everything. Bro, either you are a fast learner or you are playing us, and my vote is both. good gracious you are doing well and for some strange reason I am proud of ya. Great work, great teaching, and a very great job thus far. If only I could get you of the IB curse.:facepalm:

 

[maddiedog]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

YOU NEED TO HURRY!!! I made the mistake of letting the forecast keep me from going this weekend and when I checked the report they absolutly destroyed the salmon...The guy that I know had 15 in 3 hours...all nice kings...Now when I go it will stink...

 

[chrisp929]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

i just want to refresh everyones memory .. look waaay back .. i got dibs on this when jason is ready to sell .. dont anybody thing otherwise ..

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Waddayamean tomorrow? It's been Monday here for 13 hours and 35 minutes! Just finished lunch. It's tiring being so far ahead in time - time for a nap at my desk!

TII

It must be difficult reading through these threads when you already know how they turn out

Hey TII, you see me screwing something up while you are in the future there, shoot me a pm and lemme know will ya!

If only I could get you of the IB curse.:facepalm:

IO's rock the house fsh. Everybody knows that buddy.

YOU NEED TO HURRY!!! I made the mistake of letting the forecast keep me from going this weekend and when I checked the report they absolutly destroyed the salmon...The guy that I know had 15 in 3 hours...all nice kings...Now when I go it will stink...

I'm not exactly sure when this rig will be done. But I do know this, she'll not be done for this springs salmon run. Shoot, I'll not even have that big key hole plugged in the stern yet

i just want to refresh everyones memory .. look waaay back .. i got dibs on this when jason is ready to sell .. dont anybody thing otherwise ..

Sorry chrisp, now anything is possible, but I don't see this big girl going anywhere. You may have to buy this from one of my boys.

Cheers fellas!