1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

[ricohman]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Even though I liked it better with the top on, I can see the quality of your work is going to turn this into a stunning project.
And a very unique boat!

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Hi fellas, thanks for stopping by! Still plugging away on the bow seating structure, few more days and I ought to have something to show ya.

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Wow, what a totally awesome Thanksgiving our family had yesterday:encouragement: I'd say just about the best ever, friends, family, and fantastic turkey action!:hungry:

Hey, hope you and yours have a super blessed holiday season:joyous:

 

[ricohman]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

This may sound stupid but....with a boat this long, will there be any twist along the hull now that the top is removed?
I know that when you hack the roof off a unibody car there sure is. Or is the hull designed properly, then a top is added?

 

[Watermann]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

I would think that the decking and consoles would add the needed support from the loss of the cabin..

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

I suspect that Jas has left at least as much original bow cover around his hull's perimeter as SC did 'coming' around the open bow hulls that are probably not significantly different then the Islander's hull.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Yup, you got it guys, this is the same basic layout as an SS. However, all the deck structure is all tied into the hull too. I think I actually made a video talking about that a while ago. I do have a few more structure pieces going in that will beef it up even more still.

So yah, in short, she'll be bomber, no sweat:thumb:

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

OK, gentlemen I've finally worked my way through to something I can at least show ya.

Since my last progress post here's what I got done:

-Cut out two hatch bottoms for the big rod locker. Those will get wrapped in carpet to make a comfortable spot for reels and electronics to hang out.

-Installed the hatch ring for that big rod locker.

-Added filler stringers to cover up that pink foam in the two side hatches.

-"Capped" all the bow seating structure. That gives the whole setup extra strength/rigidity and something to attach my bow cushions to.

Here's a shot of what it looks like now...

So, with that, the bow seating structure is done! Cool:thumb:

My short list from here is to get all that cleaned, bunch of sanding/filling/fairing, and then seal it up.

After that I can move on to the gunwale structure work.

Still plugging along here fellas:encouragement:

 

[GT1000000]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Looking awesome as always, jas!:thumb::rockon:

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Looks great..... Full steam ahead.........

 

[lokonn]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Great job on optimizing your storage space.

 

[Pmccraney]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Looks Great! Quick Question: How in the world did you install the hatch ring on the rod locker. I was wondering how you were going to do that after the main piece was already set (without good access to the underside). Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Thanks doods! I kinda feel like the crux of the bow build is now behind me. I still have a fair amount to work through but I'm glad the challenging parts are dun eh:thumb:

PMC - You are actually looking at a 4 piece ring there my friend. It's hard to make out in the photo but you might just be able to see the seems. I first cut out the two shorter end pieces with the radius and installed those. Then I cut and installed the two long, straight pieces. For the install I used epoxy, clamps and screws. A little tricky for a dum ox like me but with some careful measurements not too bad. Make sense?

 

[Pmccraney]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Make sense?

Yep, absolutely... Good work.

 

[Gibbles]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Man your good at this

 

[Watermann]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

That is super work! Most guys would just end up using the original aluminum bow compartment dividers.

 

[jvanhees]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Wow, nice work Jas. Some great craftsmanship no doubt.

 

[InMotion]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Great stuff man! Nice to see it movin' forward!

J.

 

[Triton II]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Great to see progress Jas... nice work!

TII

 

[Decker83]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Every thing is looking great.. All the joints are really tight and should make for a super strong deck.. Great craftsmanship..
Very nice laid out plans..

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Looking real good Jason, and built bomb proof as usual.