1984 starcraft islander

[Sharpie223]

I think they were added early to mid 70s. By 84 I think they should be there from the factory. I'd just worry about fixing any loose rivets and leaky seams.

Looking at some of those pictures of your defoaming progress, it looks like you have tabs that run under each rib.

 

[Neschenbrenner]

Has anyone tried part pink sheet foam part pour in foam? Seems like when I eas taking the old foam out it was the bottom 4" that was completely saturated. What if I did the bottom 4" in pink foam board and poured foam over that?

 

[Moserkr]

Yea I couldnt tell from the pics if the boat had those chine tabs from the factory.

As long as its closed cell foam, it shouldnt matter if you do pour in or sheets. Doubt the original foam was closed cell.

 

[Sharpie223]

I'd personally recommend sheet foam, a little more work to install, but should last longer and easier to replace if ever needed. The pour in foam is also closed cell until the smallest damage to the surface, then it becomes a sponge, I've seen weeds growing in it, thriving. I suppose if you cast it in bags, this may improve its durability. Do some research on the two types of polystyrene foam otherwise, both are closed cell, but due to the different structures, there's tradeoffs in terms of moisture.

 

[Neschenbrenner]

Also what's the strategy for drainage? I tore out 1 floor drain infront of the cabin door. Was that the only one? Anyone do anything different when they rebuild theses boats?

 

[havoc_squad]

Also what's the strategy for drainage? I tore out 1 floor drain infront of the cabin door. Was that the only one? Anyone do anything different when they rebuild theses boats?

The main thing you want to think about is proper drainage ability should water get in so it doesn't pool.

If you dumped a five gallon bucket of water at a test spot slowly, would it properly drain it all out to the bilge area or would it pool in certain spots?

Usually drain points of fabricated bow seats is at the rear corner near the middle of the boat with the seat given a very slight rear angle that leans to face the drain hole side.

If you run into situations where you need to figure what is best on drainage, show the area in detailed photos and ask.

 

[racerone]

I mentioned to one fellow that the foam under the floor might be water logged.----His reply was ----" I did see a healthy dew worm come crawling up from under the floor once "-----This water logged foam is very common.----Many folks are unaware of it.----Or they reply with ----" I know it sits low in the water. It is well built and a heavy boat "-

 

[MainelyDoc]

No surprise there either.------But squeeze that foam and taste.-----Sorry , could not resist.------Best not to put foam back in.-----There are better alternatives in my opinion.

what are the better alternatives. I have an old Gloucester 16 sailboat which had portions of styrofoam glued into the bow compartment. Mice or chipmunks or squirrels took up home in it. Probably mice. They shredded the foam and lived in their urination. The cabin stunk/stinks. I am thinking of using the pool noodles because I can remove them easily from under the cabin seat compartments and from the bow area. I expect the boat will be dry except if it capsizes which I don't anticipate. Any suggestions for alternative floatation?

 

[jbcurt00]

what are the better alternatives. I have an old Gloucester 16 sailboat which had portions of styrofoam glued into the bow compartment. Mice or chipmunks or squirrels took up home in it. Probably mice. They shredded the foam and lived in their urination. The cabin stunk/stinks. I am thinking of using the pool noodles because I can remove them easily from under the cabin seat compartments and from the bow area. I expect the boat will be dry except if it capsizes which I don't anticipate. Any suggestions for alternative floatation?

Start a topic about your boat and ask questions there. Asking about your boat here is considered a hijack.

No, pool noodles are worse than no flotation foam, false sense of safety. They are an extremely poor choice.

 

[Neschenbrenner]

Got caught up in house projects. Hopefully get back to this boat in another month or two.

 

[redneck joe]

I'm in the same boat, pun intended. I put back in the barn yesterday until fall.

 

[Gibbles]

Neato, an outboard islander!
Looks like the 19ft model?

I also thought that there were several very detailed threads on the restore of these things.

 

[Neschenbrenner]

Neato, an outboard islander!
Looks like the 19ft model?

I also thought that there were several very detailed threads on the restore of these things.

If you know of some detailed islander threads could you link them. I wasn't having much luck finding any.

 

[Gibbles]

If you know of some detailed islander threads could you link them. I wasn't having much luck finding any.

the completed boat project list has a few in there.
I believe it's a sticky.

Most of the pictures have been nuked thanks to Photobucket's cash grab a few years back.

 

[Watermann]

the completed boat project list has a few in there.
I believe it's a sticky.

Most of the pictures have been nuked thanks to Photobucket's cash grab a few years back.

All the links were knocked out of whack when the new forum came online. You can still see the thread name and member to manually search it but the link will take you off to a totally different thread.