14ft 1965 Lonestar Commander Project

[Commander65]

Thought I would share how my project is coming along since I have gotten so many great ideas from this site.
This is the original paint color after i pressure washed the inch of gunk off of it.

I could have left it alone at this point since it was clean and didn't leak..... but what fun would that be?

Sanding down most of the runs in the paint from the previous owner and getting rid of loose paint

scuffed the remainded of the boat in preperation for paint.

sprayed the blue (pictures doesn't do it justice, it looks amazing in the sun with the metalic flake in it.)

Sprayed the Silver


I made a new wooden transom, its too shiny in this picture, better one below

Started Framing for the decking

Starting to come together.
Started to capret decking last night, will get more pictures up tomorrow!

 

[fool4fish1226]

:WELCOME: The paint job is awesome nice work, keep us up to date with the rest of your project.

 

[Commander65]

I have seen a lot of people that put their overflow outlet for the livewell below the waterline on the outside of the boat. I would think this would make the water backup in the overflow line. I am guessing this is not true since so many have done it. Just looking for confirmation before i proceed to put mine in a similar location.

 

[cr4evans]

Love the paint job, really nice. I have a identical boat I'm starting to redo. All that my title says is it's a 1971 Chrysler Model,Chry.

 

[Commander65]

Love the paint job, really nice. I have a identical boat I'm starting to redo. All that my title says is it's a 1971 Chrysler Model,Chry.

Yeah, I think the paint turned out pretty good, atleast from a couple feet away
If anyone wants to know what colors they are. Its Ford Flame Blue Metalic on top and Ford Ingot Silver on the bottom.

 

[Commander65]

Some pictures of decking the boat

Framed front with waterproofed 2x2's

Added a onboard charger to make sure the boat is always ready to fish when I am

Placed decking in place with the front hatch and livewell cut out

Middle livewell bench (will plumb later)

Front Hatch

Front Hatch Close up

Now to do the back deck, run wires and seats!

 

[gillhunter]

Looks very neat and clean! Nice job on the carpet and paint!

 

[cr4evans]

Any futher updates on this one

 

[OldTinBoatGuy]

Wow! That's an awesome paint job! I am starting a restore/mod on an old 57 Lone Star, may need to pick you brain a little on how you set up some of the structure for your deck.

 

[bigmiles79]

I just picked up a Lonestar Commander and didn't know what year it is any ideas