Re: Starcraft Jet Star 15 Restore
Put the first coat of primer down yesterday. Went to put the second coat down today, it was raining. So to avoid this situation in the future, I made my own paint booth in the garage. It isnt as spacious as I thought it would be, but it works! Well I think it does, I'll find out tomorrow when I go to prime it. I may create a little contraption that allows me to wheel the boat in and out of the garage so I can paint outside and enjoy the nice 60-70 degree weather.
When putting down coat one, I used alot more primer than predicted. I used the whole can...so I plan on using the whole can tommorow as well. That means I will be ordering more tonight. I am assuming that I will need the 2 cans of White Topside paint for the hull. So in tonights order, I will be ordering 2 cans of the amazingly beautiful Rustoleum Primer and Most likely Two Cans of the White Paint. Better safe than sorry right?
On a side note, I am starting to look at the engine again. I have compression tested each cylinder and they are around 9-10 (trying to remember exact numbers). This seemed very low to me but when I looked at the service manual for the engine that I had purchased, it says it should be right around there. With both cylinders there, I think im doing pretty good! Hopefully, when I turn the key tomorow, the engine cranks! I do have starter fluid Carb Cleaner, so between the new spark plugs, new gas, new oil, starter fluid, carb cleaner, elbow grease, and anything else I may find useful, this engine will start! I will try to get a video of it.
Here are pictures of the "paint booth" and 1st coat of primer.
Thinking ahead, I have decided I will need some lights on the boat for when/if I am out at night cruising around. I have decided LEDS would be great if I could find them cheap. I did just that. On Ebay I found Waterproof LED Lights that customize to 12 different colors form a wireless remote. I realize that I don't need the customizable feature but I love the ability to change the colors and its my boat so I bought it.
LED Lights
I am still looking for 3 13" 5 lug trailer tires so anybody that knows where to get them at a very good price, I would really appreciate it if you send me a PM. I am also looking for a bow cap so please, if you have any leads on where I could get one, it would be much appreciated if you sent me information.
This update keeps getting longer and longer so Im gonna stop it here. Thanks everyone on the help so far. Lets get this boat ready for summer
Have a good evening
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