My first starcraft restoraton i think is a starcraft jetstar

[FL BOATING]

Hi to all

newbe here i traded for is boat and was titled as a home built boat
i have been searching this site and i think it is a jetstar
i will post some pics and stats on the boat if you have any idaes
i would appreciate the info. I do not plain on rebuilding to factory spics
but i do plain on painting new floor new transom new seats the hole nine
yards. This is my first boat restoration so any info will help i have read a
lot on this site and have lerned a lot but i have not started. I have bought
some easypoxy paint before i found this and i have heard pros & cons on the paint
but 300.00 in it im going to use it i plain on spraying with a hvlp
Thanks for any info RJ

here are some specs on the boat

bow to stern is 15 feet
transom is 60" wide
witdth at the dash is 65" out side
splash well is 25" deep
there are 11 ribs and one brace under the splash well
dash to rib is 28.5" deep and dash to spray rail is 20"

 

[jigngrub]

Re: My first starcraft restoraton i think is a starcraft jetstar

Oh my! That poor girl has really been neglected.

 

[third times the charm]

Re: My first starcraft restoraton i think is a starcraft jetstar

Welcome To the family:triumphant: congrats on the tinny purchase. There are several guys in here that are full of the "craft" knowledge. They have inspired me as we'll as others to succeed at our restorations. These are the best guys grouped in one area I ever seen. Enjoy the boat and I hope as others will to see a thread of yet another Starcraft project on here.

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: My first starcraft restoraton i think is a starcraft jetstar

Welcome to the Tinsanity. If you aren't a little nuts, you soon will be. :joyous: Yep, I think you have either a Jet or a Jet Star. Seating is the difference between them. Look in the brochures to see if you come up with a match to your measurements. http://forums.iboats.com/starcraft-boats/starcraft-brochures-349830.html And the resto threads have a few Jet/Jet stars there for ideas. http://forums.iboats.com/starcraft-boats/starcraft-rebuilds-restorations-theyre-all-here-494143.html

You have some work ahead but that makes it all the better knowing you brought her back to life. You did a smart thing by posting pics right away. The Starmada like pictures. Always happy to see an old tinny returned to the water. Have fun.

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: My first starcraft restoraton i think is a starcraft jetstar

Look for transom end caps on ebay or send MichaelP a PM, he used to make the end caps.

Welcome to iboats.

 

[FL BOATING]

Re: My first starcraft restoraton i think is a starcraft jetstar

Look for transom end caps on ebay or send MichaelP a PM, he used to make the end caps.

Welcome to iboats.

I have the tramsom end caps and the side rails i took
them off before I took the pics.
I plain on taking the transom out this weekend
any ides on the best way to take it out

 

[jasoutside]

Re: My first starcraft restoraton i think is a starcraft jetstar

I think she can be beautiful again someday!

You can check the Jetstar thread in my signature for a step by step on how to get that's transom out, eh.

Welcome to the iboats drydock and the Starcraft brotherhood:thumb:

 

[ezmobee]

Re: My first starcraft restoraton i think is a starcraft jetstar

If your transom is stuck, the best way to get it to pop out is to pry up on it from the inside bottom with a 2x4 or something like that. I tried all manner of ways to get mine to pull out from the top unsuccessfully but it popped right quick with the 2x4 prying.

 

[FL BOATING]

Re: My first starcraft restoraton i think is a starcraft jetstar

Hi ALL

DID NOT GET TO TAKE OUT THE TRANSOM OFF THIS WEEKEND
FORGOT I HAD PUT A BOATMOTOR ON IT I NEED TO BUILD
A STAND FOR IT. BUT I DID TAKE THE DASH BOW GUNNELS
AND THE SPLASH WELL OFF AND WORKED ON STRIPING THE
PAINE OFF THE SPLASH WELL AND SOME OF THE PAINT IS
TOUGH BUT IT'S COMING OFF HERE ARE SOME PICS
AND ONE PIC OF WASP NEST THAT WAS IN THE BOAT
WELL KEEP UPDATAING THE SITE

 

[third times the charm]

Re: My first starcraft restoraton i think is a starcraft jetstar

Looks like there's no turning back now. Once you go craft you never go back. Personally, and yes this is just my opinion, I would get rid of the wood or at least replace and treat it. I'm planning to eliminate all wood possible. But that's just me. Like to see my boat last another 40 years before I have to tear it down again. Good luck and happy painting.