Starcraft Holiday 18 make over

[ShoestringMariner]

Look what followed me home. I think it's going to need some redesigning.

I can’t wait to see what you do with this one!

 

[BOYS & TOYS]

I can’t wait to see what you do with this one!

It's going to have to wait for a while because my budget troll approved a used mini excavator and it's been hogging my attention.
I think a hard top would be a nice mod and maybe a bracket for the outboard. I often get inspiration from new boats that I like but can't afford at boat shows and in brochures.

 

[BOYS & TOYS]

You sir have mad fabrication skills!

Thanks. I do enjoy building things.

 

[BOYS & TOYS]

Speaking of building things here's my new excavator thumb. Sorry it's not aluminum

 

[BOYS & TOYS]

If anyone is interested in side scanning sonars I have a neat picture of the hmcs Saguenay resting on the bottom waiting for divers to explore. Scuttled in 1994 of Lunenburg N.S. for a dive park.
Very happy with the Garmin Echo map. Also got a look at the Bluenose raising her sails.

 

[BWR1953]

Cool stuff!

 

[BOYS & TOYS]

This is why we have boats. One happy boy.

 

[jdvasher]

This is why we have boats. One happy boy.

That's a big boy

 

[BOYS & TOYS]

That's a big boy

It's the biggest one landed on the boat since I have owned it. We were both very excited. He will remember this day

 

[Fishon125]

The Crestliner Commander layout for fishing inspired the splash well.
Made reinforced filler pieces between the splash well and the gunnels to handle being stepped into.
One corner trim piece was missing so I made a pair to7 match.

REALLY nice work ! You definitely have a big pat on the back coming !

 

[BOYS & TOYS]

Thank you for the compliment. I started this thread in hopes that someone could get some ideas and inspiration for their own build.

 

[Fishon125]

Hey, you have it coming ! The fabrication on the splash well was absolutely necessary, there was no room for fuel and batteries, as it was ! Wonderful job !

 

[Gibbles]

I wasn't to see what you do with that islander!
Is that the 22ft or 26ft version?

 

[Fishon125]

My boat, (the green one, with the soft cabin) is a 1965 Starcraft Holiday , it's an 18 footer.

 

[BOYS & TOYS]

I wasn't to see what you do with that islander!
Is that the 22ft or 26ft version?

It's a 22ft v5. It's sadly still waiting.

 

[Fishon125]

If anyone is interested in side scanning sonars I have a neat picture of the hmcs Saguenay resting on the bottom waiting for divers to explore. Scuttled in 1994 of Lunenburg N.S. for a dive park.
Very happy with the Garmin Echo map. Also got a look at the Bluenose raising her sails.

Like that SS screen. Very clear ! Really becoming impressed with Garmin.

 

[87Starcraft]

More windshield
My neighbor works at a auto glass shop put the glass in for me.
The last pic has the glove box template showing.
Cardboard boxes, tape and a glue gun are very important designs tools.

Hello sir, did you replace the bow skin up front?

 

[BOYS & TOYS]

Hello sir, did you replace the bow skin up front?

Easy, just remove everything that holds it down and used it for the pattern. 5052 .100" if memory serves. Original was probably. 062". Also it's over 4' wide so had to find larger sheet.

 

[87Starcraft]

Thank you for the info, I like your build a lot. I’m gonna try to do something similar to my islander