1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

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Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

ben2go said:
You needed the twisted or braided wire wheels.
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Yah, I had gone through one of twisted already and didn't have another on hand. So, I just used the plane jane straight one that I had in the tool box and it lasted all of about 8 minutes before it was destroyed (that's the photo). Then I went out and bought another twisted.

Cheers Man!
 
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CHEATED?????? My man, where I come from we call that a wise investment!
Lets see, 3-5 more wire wheels, what 8 hours? And you wouldn't do as good a job (no insult intended). Heck fire Jas you came out ahead:D
and you saved some clothing too

TII thanks for the laugh. (Hic)
NB, you too (chicken)

BWAAAAAA
 
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fshngho said:
CHEATED?????? My man, where I come from we call that a wise investment!
Lets see, 3-5 more wire wheels, what 8 hours? And you wouldn't do as good a job (no insult intended). Heck fire Jas you came out ahead:D
and you saved some clothing too

TII thanks for the laugh. (Hic)
NB, you too (chicken)

BWAAAAAA
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Yah, there was absolutely no way that I could have done as good a job. Did ya see how clean that came out! I am nearly certain it would have taken me two full days, maybe even three to get it ready to paint. Yup, I cheated. Yup, I am feeling good about it.

Cheers!
 
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If you aint cheaten........you aint trying:cool:
 
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Shot coat 2 and 3 on the trailer frame tonight. I am super anxious to start putting that trailer back together now!
 
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I'm a huge fan of those Minn Kotas that mount on the outdrive. Never used one but I like how you won't even be able to see the hardware at all.

I'm not sure how well they would troll in the Great Lakes, maybe a gas-powered kicker(10-15hp) would be better as far as power goes(in case you need it to limp back to port in some weather).

Lots cheaper to link a kicker to the big motor with an EZ-steer rod than that setup that turns the kicker remotely(even cheaper to use the I/O outdrive as a rudder, works well for me).:)
 
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HopeSheFloats said:
Yes...you should jump on both of them, & send them here for unbiased testing ;)

Seriously though, looks interesting :cool:
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Now there is a Starcraft bro who is looking out for me! Cheers man!

Huron Angler said:
I'm a huge fan of those Minn Kotas that mount on the outdrive. Never used one but I like how you won't even be able to see the hardware at all.

I'm not sure how well they would troll in the Great Lakes, maybe a gas-powered kicker(10-15hp) would be better as far as power goes(in case you need it to limp back to port in some weather).

Lots cheaper to link a kicker to the big motor with an EZ-steer rod than that setup that turns the kicker remotely(even cheaper to use the I/O outdrive as a rudder, works well for me).:)
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Yah, I am really digging that Minn Kota engine mount (well the concept anyway).

I totally agree with ya on the kicker:)



Well, it's pouring outside and I am itching to put that trailer back together!!!! On my new paint job too! Grumble, grumble, grumble. Hopefully it had enough time to cure.
 
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I carefully considered the consequences of going outside and figured I might get wet. So, I threw caution to the wind and went at it.

Look what happened!
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A guy might confuse this with forward progress, eh!

I am pumped!
 
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wow Jas...That is one beeeeeeee-utiful trailer bro!!!!!
 
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CheapboatKev said:
wow Jas...That is one beeeeeeee-utiful trailer bro!!!!!
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Thanks dude!! Yah, you'd never know she was built in 1975 (year older than the Islander).

I still have all the bunks/brackets, winch stand, safety chains, lights and the icing on the cake...
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All that will be super fun compared to all the wire wheeling though:D

Rock on Kev!
 
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Yeah jason, now I gots trailer envy!!! I'm gonna have to go all out on my new (old) trailer:p
 
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Jason you never cease to amaze me. With that kind of professionalism I can't wait to see the boat finished. Great job sir.
 
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Jasoutside's trailer resto, inc. You might have found a sideline business there.

Fantastic job.
 
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Re: 1976 22' Starcraft Islander Rebuild

Trailer came out really nice. Not looking forward to doing mine one of these days.
 
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