Rough and ready '74 Starcraft Chieftan 18' rebuild

[Ejipner]

She's a young woman who just bought the business from the original owner...she's been doing it for about 8 years. She did really nice work.



Ha! Yeah, it had been raining...not a drop on the dash or seats! I'll be using that 303 vinyl protectant that I received from the sponsor giveaway here to keep it clear.

Do you know if she is still in business? I'm in the market..

Edit: I kept reading and found my answer, I was re reading your thread for inspiration

 

[Ejipner]

Hey chem have you ever watched the fireworks from your boat? Your in Burlington right? I'm hoping to try to next year or the following year depending on how much I can get done this year.

 

[laurentide]

Hey chem have you ever watched the fireworks from your boat? Your in Burlington right? I'm hoping to try to next year or the following year depending on how much I can get done this year.

Nah, I'm just down the street from the launch but the wait to retrieve the boat combined with the yahoo factor have always kept me on shore. But it's the best setting for fireworks on the east coast if you're willing to deal with the clown show. The stunt biplane is really cool, too.

 

[laurentide]

New '66 Jet Star in the family. My sister and bro-in-law picked this up a couple of weeks ago. They had some engine problems, but I rebuilt the carb on the Merc and it runs great now. My dad and I took it out on the Saco River in SE Maine and hit the ocean until the waves forced us back in. Great little boat in fantastic shape with a cool blue respray.

And a parting shot from last week on the chief on Champlain:

Great summer so far here and I hope you guys are having the same. Cheers.

 

[Watermann]

Nice little tinny, yeah those waves look to be a bit much to make for comfortable boating in a smaller boat.

Really nice summer here, slick clear waters.

 

[GA_Boater]

Hey Chem - Don't ya know the salt water will melt that good lookin' Jet Star? LOL

My tummy started to turn just looking at the pic over the stern.

 

[Ejipner]

Hey just checking to see how the winter was for you. Have you gotten on the water yet? I have been at a job on shelburn bay, been keeping an on the water when I can.