1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

[jasoutside]

470! I understand.

Yah, the drive was corroded pretty bad too, it was a slipped charter boat for a while. There wasn't anything worth saving.

Progress note, the 5.7 is completely rigged :thumb:

 

[GA_Boater]

I'm no expert by any means, but Bt Doctur just posted this - http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engi...-mercruiser-outdrives?p=10257956#post10257956

The 1.47 is very close.

 

[jbcurt00]

Congrats, fast work of the hookup

 

[jasoutside]

I'm no expert by any means, but Bt Doctur just posted this - http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engi...-mercruiser-outdrives?p=10257956#post10257956

The 1.47 is very close.

Yah, 1.47 and 1.5 ar pretty much the same thing.

The reason I'm on the fence is the 1.81 is new, with a no fault, run it into the rocks and it will be replaced no questions asked warranty, ready to plug and play. Plus I have a stainless 23 pitch prop that will likely work with this setup on the V8.

The 1.47, while the correct ratio for the 5.7 is used, no warranty obviously, and needs to be split and maintenance completed (water pump at least).

If I sell the 1.81 I'll take a bath as I bought that one new, full retail price.

Pros and cons both ways, I spose...

 

[pckeen]

Sell it - list it for about 75% of new cost, and someone will take it off your hands, especially if it is still under warranty. With the work you've put into this boat, you'll regret putting on an incorrectly geared outdrive.

 

[Watermann]

Isn't the gearing in the upper? If so you can use your good lower foot with the 1:47 upper leg without having to do all the drive work.

 

[GA_Boater]

Isn't the gearing in the upper? If so you can use your good lower foot with the 1:47 upper leg without having to do all the drive work.

I was going to suggest that. Stick the SEI lower on the 1.47 upper and you're covered.

When was the SEI bought? Isn't the SEI warranty 3 years? Or did you get it while on hiatus?

 

[jasoutside]

Well, the two main reasons to keep the 1.81 would be the warranty and the cash lost if I sell it. If I switch the uppers than I still lose the warranty and cash at the sale, ya know.

Yah, agree Peter. I'll just sell the new one and run the maintenance on the older one with the correct ratio. That'll work fine.

Hey, by the way, plumbing up this 5.7 I forgot that it had the fuel filter mounted to the front of the engine. So yesterday I removed the remote mounted fuel filter on the transom and moved the three way valve right up under the fuel pump. That eliminated about 5 feet of fuel line. Probably not necessary as the other set up was working fine but that'll make it just a smidge easier on the fuel pump.

Hey ya, I laid on these decals a while back, check it out...

Yup, even though she doesn't look anything like it, she is still an Islander. I wanted to keep that part as that is what she was built as. But you'll also notice that I added the "C" on the end there. That stands for "Custom". I figured since the hull is the only thing original, and every square inch is custom built I could do that:thumb:

 

[dozerII]

When is your planned re-splash? I think I would be tempted to slide the SEI drive on, add the 23p prop and go for a burn, but that's just me

 

[Teamster]

When is your planned re-splash? I think I would be tempted to slide the SEI drive on, add the 23p prop and go for a burn, but that's just me

^^^^^ This,...........

Might as well see how it works,.........

 

[g0nef1sshn]

JAS, I stop in your threads (Still stalking the 26ft'er) often but not sure if I have ever posted. I may be the owner of an islander soon and I know I will already need a new trailer for it. Questions are: Are there single axel trailers that are strong enough for these boats (reduce tire/axel/bearing costs)? And What is the minimum total length of a trailer that will work for a 22ft'er?

I been hopping around this build frequently lately and Im sure Ill have pages memorized soon if I end up bringing one home...

 

[g0nef1sshn]

Just showed the admiral your video of the inside of the cuddy.... she says im tryin to "butter her up" for approval. I think that video helped though! At least shes not as mad at the thought of another boat around as she has been haha.

 

[GA_Boater]

Just showed the admiral your video of the inside of the cuddy.... she says im tryin to "butter her up" for approval. I think that video helped though! At least shes not as mad at the thought of another boat around as she has been haha.

:thumb: :thumb: LOL

 

[third times the charm]

JAS, what i want to know is what are you going to do the v6 since your done with I/O's now........ I planned on putting a vortec in mine but.....now that you seem to heavy an engine now, just sayin...

 

[jbcurt00]

3rd time, better scan back thru the posts. Jas sent the V6 down the road already

 

[GA_Boater]

JAS, what i want to know is what are you going to do the v6 since your done with I/O's now........ I planned on putting a vortec in mine but.....now that you seem to heavy an engine now, just sayin...

Back a few pages ago, Jas said he sold it off already.

 

[laurentide]

Just crawling out from under my rock to catch up here. Congrats! Seeing the [allegedly] finished product tells me that losing the cabin was a good call, especially with the 26 waiting in the wings, er, woods. That's a nice, big open boat.

 

[third times the charm]

Back a few pages ago, Jas said he sold it off already.

Well, thats what i get for not completeing caught up yet on here......oh well, junkyard shopping it is again.

 

[Patfromny]

Really, an engine swap for a stumble at high rpm? I would hate to see what you do for a tooth ache. Lol. Congrats on the re,re-power. Good luck, you earned some there buddy.

 

[jasoutside]

JAS, I stop in your threads (Still stalking the 26ft'er) often but not sure if I have ever posted. I may be the owner of an islander soon and I know I will already need a new trailer for it. Questions are: Are there single axel trailers that are strong enough for these boats (reduce tire/axel/bearing costs)? And What is the minimum total length of a trailer that will work for a 22ft'er?

I been hopping around this build frequently lately and Im sure Ill have pages memorized soon if I end up bringing one home...

Yah, a single axle will work given it's beefy enough. But a boat as big as a 22 footer really ought to have a tandem axle underneath. As if I didn't have enough problems lately I ended up with a nail stuck in one of my tires and having that second wheel there helped my cause.

You should buy an Islander, they don't make them anymore, they are collectable!

Just crawling out from under my rock to catch up here. Congrats! Seeing the [allegedly] finished product tells me that losing the cabin was a good call, especially with the 26 waiting in the wings, er, woods. That's a nice, big open boat.

Nope, not finished yet, 2 steps forward 10 steps back as usual for me!

Really, an engine swap for a stumble at high rpm? I would hate to see what you do for a tooth ache. Lol. Congrats on the re,re-power. Good luck, you earned some there buddy.

Tooth ache? Yah right, that engine dies out in Lake Huron and we start floating to Kanuckland, we are in real trouble! Those Kanucks get a hold of ya you are done for! They'll make you eat Timbits till you puke!