73 Starcraft 14ft. Project (Applied herculiner) Need advice

[EMSMedic79]

I recently inherited my granfather's 73 Starcraft boat. It was in need of a lot of work outside and in. I live on the coast of NC and have always wanted a small boat to take around the sounds and waterway. This is my first attempt at anything like this.

I first put on two coats of white paint on the exterior. I then took out the three teak benches. The interior had major rust and the paint was old. I completely sanded it all down.

My next step was were I was confused. I wanted to make sure the rust problem would not re-occur and I wanted something self-sealing to apply. I decided to go with the herculiner bedliner kit. It came out quite nicely. I'm just hoping it will hold up.

Has anyone ever used this before on a boat?

I included some pics to show the progress. Any feedback would be appreciated.

 

[Shawn Acker]

Re: 73 Starcraft 14ft. Project (Applied herculiner) Need advice

I like what you have done. I was thinking of doing the same thing but, Say it rains or you catch a good wave, or heck just wash the boat. ow will the water drain down the center of the boat. that is my only concern

 

[EMSMedic79]

Re: 73 Starcraft 14ft. Project (Applied herculiner) Need advice

Yeah, I thought about that, and it was a big consideration. I'm hoping that it won't be too big of a problem. I figure if I hit a wave on the water it has no where to go anyway. No type of a bilge pump onboard.

 

[Shawn Acker]

Re: 73 Starcraft 14ft. Project (Applied herculiner) Need advice

pull the plug trim her up and hall but that will work. Did when i was a kid anyway.

 

[matthewp]

Re: 73 Starcraft 14ft. Project (Applied herculiner) Need advice

Yep - pull the plug and get moving. Just be sure to keep an eye on your course while you're watching the water level go down at the stern. I know a guy who ran his little duck boat right up into the frag doing that. No harm done, but it's a hilarious story I never miss the chance to tell.

 

[EMSMedic79]

Re: 73 Starcraft 14ft. Project (Applied herculiner) Need advice

LOL, thanks! Hopefully I'll never have to try it.

 

[mmf]

Re: 73 Starcraft 14ft. Project (Applied herculiner) Need advice

HELLO

Do you know what MODEL Starcraft this boat is (maybe from your registration?). I have one just like it that has never been registered (farm pond boat) and I would like to get on public waters. I live in NC too.
Please if you can help me identify the model so I can fill out the registration application.

Thanks much!

 

[sslorraine79]

Re: 73 Starcraft 14ft. Project (Applied herculiner) Need advice

did you do a leak test before doing the herculiner? im thinking of doing the same thing just to add to the life of the boat, i figure a nice seal on the inside should prevent leaks

better than going rivet to rivet with some epoxy...idk my boat doesnt have any real holes, just brought it home today

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: 73 Starcraft 14ft. Project (Applied herculiner) Need advice

did you do a leak test before doing the herculiner? im thinking of doing the same thing just to add to the life of the boat, i figure a nice seal on the inside should prevent leaks

better than going rivet to rivet with some epoxy...idk my boat doesnt have any real holes, just brought it home today

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