1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Well, I flipped the transom and stringer meat pieces over. I had a thousand little stalagmites (drips) that needed my attention first. I would have taken a photo as it was pretty cool looking but the camera battery was toast, sorry.

The two stringer pieces just got ran through the table saw to trip them off which was pretty easy. I took the belt sander to the stuff on the transom, quick work of that. Everything got a quick finish sand and I got one coat on the face and coat number five on all the sides. If I play my cards right I think I can have them all set by the end of the day tomorrow, cool!

I heard somebody around here (Mike maybe) talking about their epoxy "smoking". I just blew it off. Well it happened to me tonight! Kind of a shocker! I was just going along and all of the sudden smoke! It all coagulated up on me and that was that, all in about 30 seconds.

The weekend is nearly here!!!

 

[HopeSheFloats]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

add those stalagmites to those banjo minnow's and prepare to be amazed

I truly believe you'll be fishing in her by the 4th of July! Now don't let me down

 

[sprintst]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Happened to me too as if the batch is too large it generates it's own heat and the whole thing will kick off.

Ready for the weekend. You'll get a ton done. It's a nice feeling having the transom almost ready isn't it.

Well, I flipped the transom and stringer meat pieces over. I had a thousand little stalagmites (drips) that needed my attention first. I would have taken a photo as it was pretty cool looking but the camera battery was toast, sorry.

The two stringer pieces just got ran through the table saw to trip them off which was pretty easy. I took the belt sander to the stuff on the transom, quick work of that. Everything got a quick finish sand and I got one coat on the face and coat number five on all the sides. If I play my cards right I think I can have them all set by the end of the day tomorrow, cool!

I heard somebody around here (Mike maybe) talking about their epoxy "smoking". I just blew it off. Well it happened to me tonight! Kind of a shocker! I was just going along and all of the sudden smoke! It all coagulated up on me and that was that, all in about 30 seconds.

The weekend is nearly here!!!

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

add those stalagmites to those banjo minnow's and prepare to be amazed

I truly believe you'll be fishing in her by the 4th of July! Now don't let me down

HA! Nice!

Hey Kenny, I think you forgot. I have a great big honking IO that yet needs to come to life. Yah. I don't have one of those "lower into place, hook up fuel line, turn key" OB's. Remember?? If I were a guessing man, 4th of July weekend will find me nick deep in hot dogs, watermelon, fireworks, Merc IO manuals, and gear lube.

Cheers buddy!

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Happened to me too as if the batch is too large it generates it's own heat and the whole thing will kick off.

Ready for the weekend. You'll get a ton done. It's a nice feeling having the transom almost ready isn't it.

Ya, I didn't have but about 8 oz. in the cup, got quite hot right there in my hand. It's cool, I like working with stuff that could potentially have spontaneous combustion and burn up all the work I've done. Keeps me on my toes you know!

Yah! I am pumped to have this built and ready to move into something else. It's good to see forward progress! For the weekend, if I can just get the hull cleaned spick and span, ready to Gluvit, I'd be happy.

Rock On!

 

[HopeSheFloats]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

I don't have one of those "lower into place, hook up fuel line, turn key" OB's.

I don't even know if mine run's , it turned over enough to do the compression check before I bought it, and since bringing it home, I replaced the water pump housing & impeller, fuel pump, filter & lines, rebuilt the carbs, replaced the intake manifold gasket, new plugs, pick-up screen, removed and cleaned all wire connection's, new hood gasket, paint job...and after all that, I may still have to cast those banjo boys from shore{lol}

Save me a hot dog and a slice of melon

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

I heard somebody around here (Mike maybe) talking about their epoxy "smoking". I just blew it off. Well it happened to me tonight! Kind of a shocker! I was just going along and all of the sudden smoke! It all coagulated up on me and that was that, all in about 30 seconds.

Yup that was me...there's one trick I learned, to prevent this from happening.

Spread the epoxy thinner across a wider container and the heat will dissipate rather than the smoking and burning.

You will be on the water by the 4th.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

You guys are crazy, the 4th, sheesh! I am up for a good challenge now and then but man, there is just no way dudes. If I can get this thing to FLOAT (let alone run) by the end of the 2010 boating season I'd be a happy kid.

That drive line will take me FOREVER! Remember, my marine engine wrenching experience can be clocked right here on this thread. Yup, that is right, yanking that OMC Stringer out, that is it. Any meat head can do that!

I have a heck of a learning curve ahead of me boys. I'll go for it though!

I ended up getting the third coat of epoxy on this morning before I left for work. The fourth and final will happen when I get home, cool!

 

[Golden Arrow II]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

When your cleaning up the hull make sure to look for corrosion and then check it out to make sure that the paint ain't the only thing holding out the water. I thought that this weekend was going to be the start of reinstalling in my boat. I started to clean her up getting ready to gulvit today, and I found three holes in the hull under the gas fill line. I got so mad that I had to quit for the night. I just pushed her back into the barn and left. I don't know how many more that I will find when I go back and look tomorrow. Did I say that I'm not happy.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

I think I should be aok as far as corrosion issues are concerned. As far as I could see what little I had was under the transom boards and that all cleaned up nicely. I am aware of a little damage on the hull and keel that may need some attention. So far it looks pretty minimal. Time will tell eh!

Now hang on GA...

I don't think I am aware of your project. I think you are holding out on us buddy! I am thinking that you ought to be posting up a thread so we can see what you have going on man! You know we love this stuff around here.

Give us the good buddy!

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

All right, the transom and stringers are epoxied! While they are fully encased in this water proof shell I am giving myself a D+ for my finish work.

Scales and tiny bubbles...

Runs and drips...

Even a fly in my work...

While I am unhappy with the beauty of this work the good news is that this stuff will never really be seen and is certainly sealed up, so that is ok. I did a fair amount of experimenting with application methods - plastic squeegee, rubber squeegee, quality sash brush, foam roller, applicator pad, even tried "tipping". Well, it doesn't look like I am very proficiant at any of them! I suppose if I use epoxy on any pieces that need to be finish grade stuff I need to work on my technique, eh!

The other day I ripped my favorite shorts on a fencing stake. I ended up having a little epoxy left in the bottom of my cup so I thought, ah what the heck...

I probably shouldn't wear them to church anymore but should be fine for around the house and fishing (if I am ever able actually finish this rig and wet a line again).

Cheers Guys!

 

[sprintst]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Looks great even with the flies The point is to protect the wood so I's say you've done that.

That epoxy definately has many uses.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

I've got a trailer question...

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=397921

 

[oceansbreeze]

Re: 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Re: 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Well, sure. That would be easy wouldn't it! Gee wiz...

1976

Thanks dude!

lol I was just imagining you slapping yourself on the forehead after that moment.... Nice looking boat, good deal!

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Re: 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

lol I was just imagining you slapping yourself on the forehead after that moment.... Nice looking boat, good deal!

Thanks OB! Yah, finding the year of the rig was a good first step, eh! I have come a long way and have a long way to go!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheers!

 

[bananaboater]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Loved that shorts repair.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Well I figured that I better do what ever demo I need to before I clean this hull spick and span, so, fuel tanks were in order.

I needed this 28 gallon to slide forward a few feet...

So I trimmed out the aluminum box/bulkhead there and slid it in...

You can see that I lost a bunch of storage in the front hatch but I am ok with that. I wouldn't be getting into that one too much anyway.

Then I needed this 33 gallon to go forward about 4"...

So I notched and slid...

So now I have a place to hold 60 gallons of golden brown motor juice! I'll make a removable floor/deck piece in the cabin area there. That way I have access to all of the fittings/senders should something go bad on these tanks. When I actually install these I'll be putting in some brackets so there will be no movement on these tanks.

Depending on where I put the level it looks like the tank sits proud of where the former deck was by anywhere from 0 to .5 inches. I may have to do just a little extra fab work to make the deck solid to the ribs, maybe.

I'm pumped all that fit in there so well!!!

Happy Sunday Guys!

 

[jspano]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

I probably shouldn't wear them to church anymore but should be fine for around the house and fishing (if I am ever able actually finish this rig and wet a line again).

that might be some of your best resin work!
i didn't even try too hard on my transom(no-one will see it)

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

I see that you do not intend to ever run out of fuel

I will know who to call when I'm stuck out on Saginaw Bay with an empty fuel tank. "Jason we are really into some Perch out here, you should head out"

Great that the tanks fit in there. Do you have plans for ventilating that area?

Maybe that removable piece could have a couple small vents.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

I see that you do not intend to ever run out of fuel

I will know who to call when I'm stuck out on Saginaw Bay with an empty fuel tank. "Jason we are really into some Perch out here, you should head out"

Great that the tanks fit in there. Do you have plans for ventilating that area?

Maybe that removable piece could have a couple small vents.

Which also make for a GREAT excuse for me to get out there...

I say...

"Oh, man Jen, I really need to get out there and help those guys - seriously!"

Wife says...

"Again! Didn't they just run out last weekend too! OK, you are such a goof friend to those guys. You should get going - hey whatcha loading your rods in there for?"

I say...

"Ah, ya, gotta go! They really need me. Love ya!"

Yah, I am planning on having some ventilation run down in there. I'll probably put an air scoop deal on the bow deck and run hose right down into the hatch.

Beauty of a day here in the middle of MI hey partner!