1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Try shopping around on the net but Franks in Linwood and Northwoods outlet in Pinconning have the tracks and lots of accessories for it in stock. They both have online shopping but they might not be the cheapest.

Franks will be $$$.

I had a buddy tell me that they were going for $50 at Northwoods which would be sweet! I think he is exaggerating or confused. I may call and check, eh!

 

[Golden Arrow II]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

The 4 foot tracks aren't $50 I think that they are around $80 each. I haven't looked at them in a while though. I will be running over there in a little while to check to see if they have some spray adhesive for the vinyl for my boat. I'll let you know prices for what lengths.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

The 4 foot tracks aren't $50 I think that they are around $80 each. I haven't looked at them in a while though. I will be running over there in a little while to check to see if they have some spray adhesive for the vinyl for my boat. I'll let you know prices for what lengths.

You rock GA! Thanks!

Yah, $80 seems a bit closer to reality. I tried calling them, no answer.

 

[Golden Arrow II]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Bert's Custom Tackle
6" - $24.99
12" - $33.99
17" - $39.99
24" - $49.99
36" - $69.99
48" - $89.99

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Bert's Custom Tackle
6" - $24.99
12" - $33.99
17" - $39.99
24" - $49.99
36" - $69.99
48" - $89.99

Thanks a bunch for saving me a trip and waiting on hold GA!!!! You are the best!

90 bucks doesn't motivate me to jump in the truck. I am in no rush - hopefully I can find a screaming good deal somewhere.

Cheers!

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Hey, I actually got some stuff done today!

First up, take care of this trashed workshop...

Workbench (don't laugh, I know if you have one it looks just like this sometimes)...

OK, now that I can actually move in there maybe I can get some work done...

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Next up, building a replacement for this big hunk of wood...

Glad it stayed in one piece coming out (sort of) so I could use it as a template...

Layout lines...

First cut...

Complete piece...

Then I made a twin! I have some good size trim pieces left that I can turn into supports, stringers or what ever which is cool.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Then I slathered on Tightbond III Waterproof glue...

Both faces for good adhesion...

Then I schmacked them together and piled on everything that I could could find that had weight. Maybe 20 gallons of paint, 7 gallons of epoxy, my hitch rack thing (rather heavy) 6 tires and rims, even the Alpha I made it on the pile...

 

[sprintst]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

More progress. It's great that the old one could be used as a template as it's a big time saver.

I like the straight edge. I used a jigsaw as my skilsaw crapped out. I think I need to pick up one of each.

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Wow it looks like you spent a good part of the day getting that shop cleared out. Looks like plenty of room for you now.

Nice work on that transom! You couldn't have done a better job weighting that down if someone paid you

You know once you have the lower garage set up for trailer/hull work and the upstairs for woodworking you pretty much have a perfect little tin can shop

I see more restorations in your future(just think, when the kids are a bit older they will be able to do many of the tasks you've done alone on this one).

Keep up the good work buddy, she will launch this summer at this rate as long as the shop gets that Merc back to ya soon.

 

[magnumdeke]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Looking good!!!!!!! Reminds me of my shop at times, getting closer to reassembly

 

[Broadcast]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Lov'in the Man Cave! Looks like a guy could do some serious resto work in there! Transom looks great too!

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

More progress. It's great that the old one could be used as a template as it's a big time saver.

I like the straight edge. I used a jigsaw as my skilsaw crapped out. I think I need to pick up one of each.

Yah, that old transom has served it's last purpose. It found it's way to the burn pile (about like some of your old gear eh).

Just about all of my power tools are Ridgid stuff. While I like the quality out of a DeWalt or Delta or Porter Cable the lifetime warranty on my Ridgid stuff can't be beat. So, they have my business.

Rock On!

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Wow it looks like you spent a good part of the day getting that shop cleared out. Looks like plenty of room for you now.

Nice work on that transom! You couldn't have done a better job weighting that down if someone paid you

You know once you have the lower garage set up for trailer/hull work and the upstairs for woodworking you pretty much have a perfect little tin can shop

I see more restorations in your future(just think, when the kids are a bit older they will be able to do many of the tasks you've done alone on this one).

Keep up the good work buddy, she will launch this summer at this rate as long as the shop gets that Merc back to ya soon.

Thanks Huron!

Yah, Ryan (nearly 4) was hanging out with me the good part of the day learning stuff and jumping in helping when he could. I am really looking forward to when they get bigger and we can do this stuff as partners, super cool!

Your Merc shop comment is a beaut, Huron! I picked up a little something off of eBay a little while back that will crack you up. I'll post it up when I get to wrenching on that V6

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Looking good!!!!!!! Reminds me of my shop at times, getting closer to reassembly

Lov'in the Man Cave! Looks like a guy could do some serious resto work in there! Transom looks great too!

Thanks for stopping by fellas! The shop is a huge blessing to me! My old house had a spot that was about 10' by 12' for me to work. Table saw in the middle and everything else creatively stacked everywhere else. Gosh it was hard to work in there! This space that I have now is gigantic by comparison! Love it

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Hey mom's, we love ya!!!

 

[Broadcast]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Amen Brotha!!!

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Had a great mom's day today!

I did end up being able to sneak away for just a few minutes.

I needed to replaces these...

We'll call them "stringer meat" as I have no idea what the actual name is.

I took the left over marine grade ply and ripped them to width on the table saw, needed four layers...

Ran 80 grit over them and brushed on the Titebond III Waterproof glue...

Then clamped 'em all up...

Onece everything dries I can cut them to length and epoxy. Only took a few minutes to do the whole thing so I stayed on the good side of mom/wife on HER day, whew!

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Nice, now I see why your batcave/workshop is located above the garage. Easy to sneak away and run power tools unnoticed

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Nice, now I see why your batcave/workshop is located above the garage. Easy to sneak away and run power tools unnoticed

You are so right on buddy, so right on!