1978 Starcraft Tri-Hull Rebuild Project

[monnewbie3]

After lots of sanding we started the 2nd layer of CSM (with 6oz on top for finish)

Started clean up (with acetone)...Still Lots of dust to clean up from the 8 hours of the sanding prep work (60 Grit Flap + Grinder and 60 Grit + Orbital sander).

I threw some Evercoat Skid No More on, I'll head back up tonight to see how the adhesion is going, if all is good then I'll carry on.. If not I'll have to sand off the No Skid and start prep all over.

More to come.

-M

 

[Woodonglass]

Uhmm it appears you're using West System 105 epoxy. Do you realize it's not necessary to use CSM or 1708 with Epoxy? The epoxy contains NO styrene which is necessary to break down the fibers in the CSM. CSM adds almost nothing in strength to your boat. You'd be much better off just using a 6 to 8oz fabric on your deck and using a 50" width instead of the narrow widths.

 

[monnewbie3]

Uhmm it appears you're using West System 105 epoxy. Do you realize it's not necessary to use CSM or 1708 with Epoxy? The epoxy contains NO styrene which is necessary to break down the fibers in the CSM. CSM adds almost nothing in strength to your boat. You'd be much better off just using a 6 to 8oz fabric on your deck and using a 50" width instead of the narrow widths.

Thanks for the reply.

And yes you are correct.. however the 2 layers of CSM + Epoxy is for strength in terms of people dropping things on my deck and water tightness.
The 1708 gives the deck alot of strength combined with the marine foam etc.

For my Purpose I believe the Epoxy + CSM is a better choice (flat surface so it doesn't need to conform for bends and curves, I'm content with it being suspended in the epoxy), though it is about 3x the cost.

-M

 

[DerekG]

Just checking in on the progress. Its looking great so far! Once the floor is in the major part is over and it really starts feeling like a boat again instead of an endless project. Excited to see how things finish up.

 

[monnewbie3]

Just checking in on the progress. Its looking great so far! Once the floor is in the major part is over and it really starts feeling like a boat again instead of an endless project. Excited to see how things finish up.

Hey Derek,

She's almost done.. Just have to do some interior work, I'll try to mass upload the photos today.

Cheers

 

[monnewbie3]

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Had to get the boat lifted up to start grinding out the Keel Damage..

 

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Grinded out the Damage and Layed up 4 Layers of glass (1st: 1.5oz CSM, 2nd: 1708 Biax, 3rd and 4th: 1.5oz CSM)

 

[monnewbie3]

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Gel Coated... Color is off... But I'll be painting the boat next season

 

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started some rear repairs... these were deep... in one spot it took 8 layers of glass to bring it back, the damage was almost all the way through.
I didn't take the gel coat repair because of how awkward it was under the boat between the axle shaft and trailer.

 

[monnewbie3]

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Getting ready to put the top cap on, finishing up a few small things

 

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With the top cap on we installed the Keel Guard..

 

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Motor and top cap installed..(new prop in mail)

 

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Finished up most of the electrical last night... and wired in some SeaSense water proof cabin lights. Matches the Keel guard of Course

 

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Got a little interior work done.. Repainted the front, built the back bench and picked up some front captain chairs.

 

[Woodonglass]

Nice job on the Aft Seat. Will you be doing some Home Grown Upholstery on her??

 

[monnewbie3]

Nice job on the Aft Seat. Will you be doing some Home Grown Upholstery on her??

Lol not on the aft seat, I don't think my upholstery skills are up to snuff I ended up buying 3 flip up boat seats that will be attached, the flat section you sit on was cut into 3rds, each seat bolted to one of the 3 pieces and "latched" into place. Each seat can slide out independantly to access storage under the bench. Were currently building a table that can slide into the middle section of the bench to hold water.... I might be re upholstering the front ... Since its basically just wood boards with vinyl stapled down. -M

 

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Installed most of the interior, and included some shots with the cabin lights on, last one is the bow. -M

 

[Tnstratofam]

Very nice job. I like the way you did the rear seating. I think you have given that Starcraft a new lease on life. I like the idea of the keel guard I may incorporate that into my resto when I get back to it. We don't plan on beaching much, but I like being prepared for anything. Again good job.