1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

[Pmccraney]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Love it... That windshield is absolutely perfect for that boat.

 

[budski]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Looking really good Jason nice fit with the windshield, great work going to be an awesome bowrider

 

[GT1000000]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Very Nice indeed! Looks like it came that way from the factory...awesome score!

 

[64osby]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Glass looks fantastic!.

The Jaslander is really shaping up.

 

[djpeters]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Nice!

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Windshield looks real good Jason, You would almost think she was an open bow all her life.

 

[Grandad]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Hi Jason, I've been kinda watching from the sidelines, stupefied, not sure of your change in direction for the bowlander. The windshield helps to get things in perspective and I think she'll turn out just fine. How is the windshield height vs your seat/head height? Since your seat boxes are relatively high, I'm wondering if your face will be above the windshield. - Grandad

 

[marioc]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Looks great!

Did you consider putting an aluminum support going down each side of the windshield(port and starboard) matching the angle all the way down to the fiberglass?

This could save your windshield from someone leaning/pulling on it and causing damage to it. The angle seems really high...almost 90 degrees(as it sits).
I would also suggest two smaller supports on the fixed glass next to where the center window swings open.
Nothing fancy, some T-channel Aluminum or even angle/square tubing to match what you've got. If yours is SS, you can polish the Aluminum to match.

This will also minimize vibrations...trust me on this one!

Just a thought!

 

[marioc]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

I understand you just got the windshield...so, i apologize if my comments are premature.

But, looking at the pictures made me think of the supports. Especially considering both my boats have them.
The center two supports can simply go straight down to your passenger console and helm area, respectively.

-M

 

[marioc]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

I understand you just got the windshield...so, i apologize if my comments are premature.

But, looking at the pictures made me think of the supports. Especially considering both my boats have them.
The center two supports can simply go straight down to your passenger console and helm area, respectively.

-M

 

[marioc]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Jason, on a totally unrelated subject...been , meaning to ask what material you have on your ceiling in your garage? Sheetrock/ply?

Looks really good...I'm having to fix my ceiling in my garage and have considered all types of options. Currently have sheet rock that the previous home-owner tried to patch, etc... Looks terrible now, so I'm considering putting either steel roofing material or painted ply.

Just something to give it a cleaner/modern look...

Thanks,

Mario

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

How is the windshield height vs your seat/head height? Since your seat boxes are relatively high, I'm wondering if your face will be above the windshield. - Grandad

Hey Gdad, nope, I think the helm seats, consoles and the windshield should all work together nicely. I've been doing a lot of sitting, thinking, dry fitting, looking, measuring, drinking coffee... I do believe she'll be a great setup in the end:thumb:

Looks great!

Did you consider putting an aluminum support

Yah, that windshield actually came with windshield supports, so, all good there. No extra fab work necessary:joyous:

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Jason, on a totally unrelated subject...been , meaning to ask what material you have on your ceiling in your garage? Sheetrock/ply?

Yah, just sheet rock. It's really chewed up due to all the work going on in there.

 

[Decker83]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Making alot of progress on the boat.. Like everyone else has said, looking great..

 

[Brian 26]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

I just went through this entire thread from beginning to end. Great stuff, thanks for taking the time to post all the pictures and videos. I have to admit when you cut the bow open I did a double take, my worries were put to rest when I saw the walk through windshield show up and get mocked in place.

Thanks again, keep posting, I love these threads.

 

[marioc]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Yah, just sheet rock. It's really chewed up due to all the work going on in there.

 

[Zyen]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

wow jason, that glass looks great!
im staying tuned.

 

[Zyen]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

*removed*

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

I just went through this entire thread from beginning to end. Great stuff, thanks for taking the time to post all the pictures and videos. I have to admit when you cut the bow open I did a double take, my worries were put to rest when I saw the walk through windshield show up and get mocked in place.

Thanks again, keep posting, I love these threads.

Hey Brian, welcome to the Islander thread! Yah man, I suppose there are a few double takes through this thread. Thanks for seeing it through, I'm honored! :joyous:

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Just thought I'd let you guys know I'm still working on this Islander here even though my attention has been divided on two other boats too.

I'm working my way through the bow seating structure at the moment. I should have something for you guys to look at by the weekend I think. Thanks for sticking with me eh:thumb:


OK, lame post, so cool video time.

Meet Batdad...

 

[Bondo]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

OK, lame post, so cool video time.

Meet Batdad...

Ayuh,.... Tooooooo funny,....

Yer extremely Lucky Jen is such a tolerant gal,....