Time to get started on the starcraft resto.

[GA_Boater]

Re: Time to get started on the starcraft resto.

I think your S/W is fine also. After you remove the PO doo-doo you can see for sure.

Yes, those itty bitty nails are a pain.

So the transom ply is out now?

 

[SigSaurP229]

Re: Time to get started on the starcraft resto.

I think your S/W is fine also. After you remove the PO doo-doo you can see for sure.

Yes, those itty bitty nails are a pain.

So the transom ply is out now?

No because I ran out of time but it should be out in about 15 minutes tomorrow.

 

[SigSaurP229]

Re: Time to get started on the starcraft resto.

Ok so it has been four days not sure if everyone has been biting their nails or not but not much has gotten done I basically blew everything off yesterday. (Up to and including work).

I did start with this though. 400 lbs of rotten plywood and foam to the dump.

THen on to this

To here

 

[SigSaurP229]

Re: Time to get started on the starcraft resto.

Then went and bought all of this

And that is not even half of the supplies. BEFORE everyone panics that is NOT pressure treated plywood and the moisture content is ok for some reason the picture looks green.

I also purchased new carpet, paint, vinyl, gluvit, foam. I bought a new grinder, riveter, wrecking bar, and HVLP gun.

I power washed and wire wheeled the inside to get rid of all the old carpet glue.

Then I went and started prepping the outside for paint by removing all the old decals.

Which is actually one of the more challenging jobs to date. There is no thought to it just scrape then scrape some more.

 

[dozerII]

Re: Time to get started on the starcraft resto.

Looking good Sig, those decals can be a real bear to get off, good job.

 

[SigSaurP229]

Re: Time to get started on the starcraft resto.

Looking good Sig, those decals can be a real bear to get off, good job.

Absolutely the trick is HEAT just enough to bubble the decal not enough to warp the hull (easier said than done).

 

[SigSaurP229]

Re: Time to get started on the starcraft resto.

As far as the floor goes 5/8" is going back in the transom is 3/4" ext ply. So Glen I noticed you used Spar over epoxy on your projects was there any reason why?

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: Time to get started on the starcraft resto.

You weren't slacking off, Sig. Got a lot done.

 

[SigSaurP229]

Re: Time to get started on the starcraft resto.

Oh I forgot to mention she got leak tested not one leak anywhere on her so that was good news.

 

[nature1100]

Re: Time to get started on the starcraft resto.

Wow that's awesome. Looking good. Wish I was that far.

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: Time to get started on the starcraft resto.

Oh I forgot to mention she got leak tested not one leak anywhere on her so that was good news.

Great!

 

[BonairII]

Re: Time to get started on the starcraft resto.

Then went and bought all of this

And that is not even half of the supplies. BEFORE everyone panics that is NOT pressure treated plywood and the moisture content is ok for some reason the picture looks green.

I also purchased new carpet, paint, vinyl, gluvit, foam. I bought a new grinder, riveter, wrecking bar, and HVLP gun.

I power washed and wire wheeled the inside to get rid of all the old carpet glue.

Then I went and started prepping the outside for paint by removing all the old decals.

Which is actually one of the more challenging jobs to date. There is no thought to it just scrape then scrape some more.

Are you going to use that foil backed foam for floatation? If so....it's the wrong foam.

 

[dozerII]

Re: Time to get started on the starcraft resto.

As far as the floor goes 5/8" is going back in the transom is 3/4" ext ply. So Glen I noticed you used Spar over epoxy on your projects was there any reason why?

I just use Spar no epoxy. I figure the origional wood was in the boat for 30 years with no sealer, I put on three coats of spar and keep the boat dry and covered it will last indefinatly. Plus I have allergies to epoxy and glass resins.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Time to get started on the starcraft resto.

Are you going to use that foil backed foam for floatation? If so....it's the wrong foam.

Yep. Wrong foam. I accidently bought a big pile of that stuff for my basement finishing project (had it delivered) and had to schlep it all back and get the correct extruded stuff.

 

[SigSaurP229]

Re: Time to get started on the starcraft resto.

Sorry no updates for today I read everyone loud and clear on the foam issue, however I don't understand the difference as this is the stuff TVA has approved for dock usage for years.

No updates today because I was cleaning and organizing the shop for the hull flip coming soon.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Time to get started on the starcraft resto.

Looking good...... quick question....... do I see Pressure Treated wood among your supplies???????? It has a greenish tint.

 

[BonairII]

Re: Time to get started on the starcraft resto.

Sorry no updates for today I read everyone loud and clear on the foam issue, however I don't understand the difference as this is the stuff TVA has approved for dock usage for years.

No updates today because I was cleaning and organizing the shop for the hull flip coming soon.

It was my understanding that that foam WILL retain water.

I'm sure the foam experts will chime in with a ruling on what foam is ok.

 

[SigSaurP229]

Re: Time to get started on the starcraft resto.

Looking good...... quick question....... do I see Pressure Treated wood among your supplies???????? It has a greenish tint.

Hey Bob I checked and rechecked there is NO pressure treated wood in the supplies. That was check number one.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Time to get started on the starcraft resto.

It was my understanding that that foam WILL retain water.

I'm sure the foam experts will chime in with a ruling on what foam is ok.

Many of our Starcraft boats had the white foam in them from the factory. So it isn't the worst thing you could use. However, it will waterlog eventually if left in water. If you take care of it and keep it covered, it will probably be fine. It's not ideal though like extruded.

 

[SigSaurP229]

Re: Time to get started on the starcraft resto.

Many of our Starcraft boats had the white foam in them from the factory. So it isn't the worst thing you could use. However, it will waterlog eventually if left in water. If you take care of it and keep it covered, it will probably be fine. It's not ideal though like extruded.

So I can't get the 2" extruded foam locally. This boat stays covered all the time, and is not slipped (trailer queen).