1987 16 ss

[dozerII]

Re: 1987 16 ss

Last weekend Darcy made the trek out here with the Naked Lady to do some fishing and boating, WOW what a great time. She runs awsome, 5500 rpm 40mph with the two of us in the boat, very solid and very quiet ride. We are waiting for DARCY to forward the picture so I can post them for all to see. She is definatly a head turner, boats would go out of there way to come by for a look. We were anchored fishing and a big $50g LUND all decked out, trolled right up to us and asked what dealer was selling new Starcrafts like her, we got a real good chuckle out of that. As soon as I get the photos I will post them.
Glen

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1987 16 ss

Last weekend Darcy made the trek out here with the Naked Lady to do some fishing and boating, WOW what a great time. She runs awsome, 5500 rpm 40mph with the two of us in the boat, very solid and very quiet ride. We are waiting for DARCY to forward the picture so I can post them for all to see. She is definatly a head turner, boats would go out of there way to come by for a look. We were anchored fishing and a big $50g LUND all decked out, trolled right up to us and asked what dealer was selling new Starcrafts like her, we got a real good chuckle out of that. As soon as I get the photos I will post them.
Glen

You should have asked for a cash deposit and what name goes on the side!!!

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1987 16 ss

As promised pictures.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1987 16 ss

She's sweeeeeet

 

[InMotion]

Re: 1987 16 ss

Wowzers!!! Nicccccceeeeeee!!!

 

[64osby]

Re: 1987 16 ss

We were anchored fishing and a big $50g LUND all decked out, trolled right up to us and asked what dealer was selling new Starcrafts like her... ...Glen

D & DII Restorations and Sales.

Looks awesome on the water.

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1987 16 ss

She's sweeeeeet

Wowzers!!! Nicccccceeeeeee!!!

Thanks Jim and Jason, I know darcy's pretty happy with her.

D & DII Restorations and Sales.

Looks awesome on the water.

Thanks 64, I don't know about the restoration and sales part though, maybe

 

[barato2]

Re: 1987 16 ss

asked what dealer was selling new Starcrafts like her,
so maybe my boat show comment was accurate....

as good as the Lady looks on the trailer, she looks a lot better on the water!

 

[rheagler]

Re: 1987 16 ss

Wow Glen. The Naked Lady looks fantastic on the water. I can see why some folks would think she is new. Great work man!

 

[Alembic]

Re: 1987 16 ss

What kind of seats are those? Are they sturdy?

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1987 16 ss

asked what dealer was selling new Starcrafts like her,
so maybe my boat show comment was accurate....

as good as the Lady looks on the trailer, she looks a lot better on the water!

Wow Glen. The Naked Lady looks fantastic on the water. I can see why some folks would think she is new. Great work man!

What kind of seats are those? Are they sturdy?

Thanks guys, Alembic the seats are from Basspro and are on swivleze pedestals, they are real sturdy dur to making the floor double where they are fastened down

 

[FishNmemories]

Re: 1987 16 ss

Glen the pics are amazing, your Bud and family should have tons of fun with that glitzzy gal. Coupled with that equally amazing Yamaha PowerPac she's a beautiful sight on the water

Rusty

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1987 16 ss

Glen the pics are amazing, your Bud and family should have tons of fun with that glitzzy gal. Coupled with that equally amazing Yamaha PowerPac she's a beautiful sight on the water

Rusty

Thanks Rusty

 

[cutbait76]

Re: 1987 16 ss

Damn Doz,,,,

I've been trying to catch up and read one rebuild thread a week...

A. This one is the best, prettiest and most envious

B. You make me feel like a bum for just wanting to get on the water and not go to the umptenth degree in pimpin out!

 

[barato2]

Re: 1987 16 ss

cutbait, i feel your pain. i have to keep reminding myself i'm just building a FISHING BOAT and not trying for the level of perfection some of these guys, notably Herr Dozer, achieve...

 

[chuckndiscs]

Re: 1987 16 ss

Hey Dozer -

I am tossing around paint ideas and thoughts on tackling mine this winter (It could go more seasons without but what they hell else is there to do in the winter up here!). How is the shined aluminum holding up? Do you need to or should Darcy be polishing it, or other? How frequent?

Im "thinking" of taking your idea on the boat and doing something similar (bare aluminum) with my boat. Id likely keep the yellow. HOWEVER, if it is a REAL pain to maintain or is blemishing / does blemish easily I may choose another router (I got 4 ideas Im working through). I LOVE the look of it, absolutely AMAZING but I dont think, with three kids, etc Id be able to keep it looking good if it is lot of work to maintain...ya know?

Thanks for the feedback!

Chuck

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1987 16 ss

Damn Doz,,,,

I've been trying to catch up and read one rebuild thread a week...

A. This one is the best, prettiest and most envious

B. You make me feel like a bum for just wanting to get on the water and not go to the umptenth degree in pimpin out!

Thanks Cut, it was a real fun project.

cutbait, i feel your pain. i have to keep reminding myself i'm just building a FISHING BOAT and not trying for the level of perfection some of these guys, notably Herr Dozer, achieve...

Come on B2 your making me blush now, but thanks.

Hey Dozer -

I am tossing around paint ideas and thoughts on tackling mine this winter (It could go more seasons without but what they hell else is there to do in the winter up here!). How is the shined aluminum holding up? Do you need to or should Darcy be polishing it, or other? How frequent?

Im "thinking" of taking your idea on the boat and doing something similar (bare aluminum) with my boat. Id likely keep the yellow. HOWEVER, if it is a REAL pain to maintain or is blemishing / does blemish easily I may choose another router (I got 4 ideas Im working through). I LOVE the look of it, absolutely AMAZING but I dont think, with three kids, etc Id be able to keep it looking good if it is lot of work to maintain...ya know?

Thanks for the feedback!

Chuck

Hey Chuck, the shine is holding up pretty good, it does require more maintainence, than Shark hide, but looks great. Looking forward to seeing yours take shape.

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1987 16 ss

Double post

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1987 16 ss

Darcy and his family came out to join us at the lake for 5 days and that just added to the great times we had, here are a few more picks of the Naked lady.

This was yesterday morning at 7:15, not a breath of wind and the lake was like glass, as they say picture perfect.

 

[Gibbles]

Re: 1987 16 ss



That is one nice looking boat!

I admire your attention to detail and skill