Restoring 1972 16' ss

[STARCRAFT 72 SS]

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thanks Don, This sure seems to be where its at.

 

[CheapboatKev]

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Thanks for the advice, gluvit it is then. Any site better than the other to get it from? I think I'll need several drifts of different shapes and sizes for this baby!!! I sure am glad to have found this site, to keep me on the right path.

Google gluvit and a bunch of sites sell it, including Iboats. That's how they keep the forums up and running for free..

 

[STARCRAFT 72 SS]

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Okay, going camping this weekend, little fishing, concert, couple of Coors lights. That said step one: engine stand.. And the good thing is I can use as a walker after I kill myself on this project. Monday the fun begins!!!!!:facepalm:

 

[GA_Boater]

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Okay, going camping this weekend, little fishing, concert, couple of Coors lights. That said step one: engine stand.. And the good thing is I can use as a walker after I kill myself on this project. Monday the fun begins!!!!!:facepalm:

Nice stand, SC. If you put some bicycle wheels on one end you can have a wheel chair if the resto really tears you up.

 

[STARCRAFT 72 SS]

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Thanks, that'll work. I'll just need to mount a cooler to it!!

 

[STARCRAFT 72 SS]

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motor off the boat and on the stand. Going fishing and camping for a couple of days. Should get some funny looks at the ramp:facepalm: I was right the transom wood is horrible shape and PO cut a section of the top rail out. Monday you should see some tear out pictures. Can't wait to see what I find under it all.

 

[STARCRAFT 72 SS]

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All right back from vacation, killed it the freezer is full. Tore into the boat tonight. Made pretty good progress for just a couple of hours.







No turning back now!!

 

[STARCRAFT 72 SS]

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I could use some help with photobucket. Can't seem yo figure out how to make them bigger.

 

[STARCRAFT 72 SS]

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http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/Brian9871/th_Boat2011.jpg

 

[jasoutside]

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74bayliner put this together...

 

[STARCRAFT 72 SS]

Splashwell, transom, most of the decking and all of the hardware is off the boat. I'll put some photos up after its all gutted. One big problem I found is the transom support that is attached to the hull is cracked. I will have to replace or maybe it can be tig welded. I'll let someone who knows make that decision.

 

[barato2]

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called the knee brace. no problem TIGing it, but you won't likely find a replacement unless you get one from someone parting out a tinnie.

you can also cut the access hole under splashwell a little larger and add extra knee braces made from 2x2 alum L-channel and tied into the stringers. this is probably overkill since the likely reason your first one cracked is transom deformation.

 

[STARCRAFT 72 SS]

She's empty now. Need to get some tig welding done, then gluvit and paint.

 

[jasoutside]

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Hey, if ya copy the IMG Code and paste here in iboats your photos look like this:

Much easier for us to check out your knee brace

 

[STARCRAFT 72 SS]

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http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/Brian9871/th_Boat2013.jpg

 

[STARCRAFT 72 SS]

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I'm trying, out of the four choices I have for copying; email and im, direct link, html and img thumb what do I copy? I have been using the img thumb and have tried several other ways. I set up some of the most advanced home theater systems for a living, but this is driving me nuts. I have never done anything with photos and forums before. I feel like an idiot!!:facepalm:​

http://s1074.photobucket.com/albums/w420/Brian9871/?action=view&current=Boat2013.jpg​

 

[duke33]

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Looks like your doing a fine job. Can't offer much help, just watching your rebuild. Good Luck.

 

[STARCRAFT 72 SS]

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[STARCRAFT 72 SS]

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[STARCRAFT 72 SS]

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Maybe if i over think it some more. Finally think i have it. Had img code off. WOW