snakes14009
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I just picked up this 1981 Starcraft 16ft. I have yet to figure out if it is a "pikemaster, fishmaster, or bassmaster" it really doesn't matter just like to know. I bought this boat with the full understanding that I need to do a complete restoration on it. It does have a running 1987 Suzuki 40HP. So before I tear it down I decide to do a water test. See if I liked it and so before I did all this work. Other than the fact it leaked like a strainer. The motor ran top notch and push that little boat a long at some pretty good speeds. And with a 60inch wide transom it was pretty darn stable.
So my list of things to do has changed like everyone else’s when they first start out. Primarily because I don’t plan on keeping the boat for the next 5-10 years or more likely 2-4years, or however long it takes me to get bored and want to rebuild another boat.
The list:
Drop front deck down to make it a little more family friendly.
The plywood that the PO(previous owner) put in is not that old and in nice shape. So I am going to pull all of it out and coat the underside with resin, coat the topside with grizzly grip. I really wanted to us aluminum but at 210 dollars a sheet and since I don’t think I will keep the boat that long its not worth the money.
Flip boat over and fix all the missing/leaking rivets
Paint seams with gluvit/coat it. Then paint the entire boat. Inside and out not sure on colors yet.
Make center console just small enough for wheel and controls.
Make small leaning post for driver.
Rewire boat adding fuses and switched.
Move starting battery and trolling battery up to the very front.
Enlarge rear deck and add seat cushions for passengers
Add bicycle seat to front deck.
Flip boat over and fix all the missing/leaking rivets
Rebuild trailer.
I know there will be more to this list but I am hopeful that I can get it done and have it look/run nice when I am finished.
So my list of things to do has changed like everyone else’s when they first start out. Primarily because I don’t plan on keeping the boat for the next 5-10 years or more likely 2-4years, or however long it takes me to get bored and want to rebuild another boat.
The list:
Drop front deck down to make it a little more family friendly.
The plywood that the PO(previous owner) put in is not that old and in nice shape. So I am going to pull all of it out and coat the underside with resin, coat the topside with grizzly grip. I really wanted to us aluminum but at 210 dollars a sheet and since I don’t think I will keep the boat that long its not worth the money.
Flip boat over and fix all the missing/leaking rivets
Paint seams with gluvit/coat it. Then paint the entire boat. Inside and out not sure on colors yet.
Make center console just small enough for wheel and controls.
Make small leaning post for driver.
Rewire boat adding fuses and switched.
Move starting battery and trolling battery up to the very front.
Enlarge rear deck and add seat cushions for passengers
Add bicycle seat to front deck.
Flip boat over and fix all the missing/leaking rivets
Rebuild trailer.
I know there will be more to this list but I am hopeful that I can get it done and have it look/run nice when I am finished.