1971 Starcraft refit

[450clown]

Hey I'm watching the build keep posting pics man! I like the expanded steel on the front of the trailer that's a good idea!

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[kcatto]

I have the exact same boat.... 1969 16ft starcraft mariner V.... side console..... Some one removed your side console?

I have not started on mine yet... finishing up a rebuild on a 1986 Suzuki SP200 dual sport bike.. Than the boat can start.... I love the aluminum sub floor idea... why not just use aluminum sheets for the floor as well? I know kinda expensive but in for a dime, in for a dollar...You could cover with the anti-slip coating or even the zero slip snap together flooring...

Very cool boat... since I thought I was the only guy to have one of these starcraft mariner V boats it is nice to see another one... I have 1982 mercury quick silver engine set-up for mine... It was on it... boat probably flies with the 40hp merc on it...

I also have a dilly tilt trailer for launching without boat dock... it works really well... I really like your use of the center trailer jack... and the way you mounted your winch... did you extend the trailer tongue a little to accommodate the jack or was it all ready set up that way? Keep it up its amazing...

Keven

 

[1Vhull]

I have the exact same boat.... 1969 16ft starcraft mariner V.... side console..... Some one removed your side console?

I have not started on mine yet... finishing up a rebuild on a 1986 Suzuki SP200 dual sport bike.. Than the boat can start.... I love the aluminum sub floor idea... why not just use aluminum sheets for the floor as well? I know kinda expensive but in for a dime, in for a dollar...You could cover with the anti-slip coating or even the zero slip snap together flooring...

Very cool boat... since I thought I was the only guy to have one of these starcraft mariner V boats it is nice to see another one... I have 1982 mercury quick silver engine set-up for mine... It was on it... boat probably flies with the 40hp merc on it...

I also have a dilly tilt trailer for launching without boat dock... it works really well... I really like your use of the center trailer jack... and the way you mounted your winch... did you extend the trailer tongue a little to accommodate the jack or was it all ready set up that way? Keep it up its amazing...

Keven

I really love these Starcraft boats, the lines, the layout of them.. really good all purpose. I was going to run aluminum for the floor but, I put some cash into a few other less changeable aspects down the toad and installed the floor in a way that I can easily swap later. Plus with the subfloor being built solid I was able to run .5” marine ply and have a very stiff floor.

The trailer was essentially the same as I got it except for that I changed in the last photos. It’s an old trailer but it works for now. That tilt trailer sounds sweet.

 

[1Vhull]

I’ll keep posting haha, I just wanted to make sure I wasn’t just being annoying on the forum.

I got further on the boat, and built the jack plate. Pretty beefy but it should work well.

Planning down the road when I get a bigger motor to re install the console, for now I’ll stick with the tiller.

 

[k13west]

Where are you located, 1Vhull? That kind of aluminum boat layout; wide open floor plan, vee entry to five degrees deadrise at transom, deep sides, combing gunnels, is very popular in the Pacific Northwest. I wasn't familiar with this style until I moved here but they're incredibly practical and useful boats.

You're doing an amazing job with the restoration. Thanks for taking us along.

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[1Vhull]

Where are you located, 1Vhull? That kind of aluminum boat layout; wide open floor plan, vee entry to five degrees deadrise at transom, deep sides, combing gunnels, is very popular in the Pacific Northwest. I wasn't familiar with this style until I moved here but they're incredibly practical and useful boats.

You're doing an amazing job with the restoration. Thanks for taking us along.

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I’m in the STL area, not many of these around here. But you are right, I love this style of boat. I really like the deep sidewalls. A lot of the local lakes are man made and very shallow and turn into the ocean with a breeze. I fished with it end of last summer into the fall and winter until things were iced up without really changing much at first. My only regret is I didn’t find a 16-18’ model but I got this from a close friend real cheap with a newer motor.

 

[kcatto]

Ok where is STL? (maybe I am missing it?)..... Jack plate is Awesome you made it... it looks good.... I am working on a plan for a tilt and trim unit for my boat...

Ok you said you wished you got the 16-18 foot boat? what size is yours? Mine is printed 16ft on the title and manufacturing plate but if you measure from tip to transom down the center it is 17.9 so I don't know how they got 16 ft out of it, either way 16ft boat cheaper to title...

Like k13west posted these boats are popular in Pacific northwest, I am in central Oklahoma and this boat is amazingly rare in Oklahoma... when I bought mine and was doing research on the original boat. I contacted Starcraft they told me the hull design and deep side were made for off shore or gulf boats etc... The boat reminds me of the boats we used in Alaska to fish and hunt.... Mine was used for stripper fishing in lake Texoma big lake between oklahoma and texas...

Like I said I am SO excited to see another one of these boats.... how did you weld the aluminum?

I will post a picture of my inspiration for my boat, if you dont mind it on your thread..
Keven

 

[stympy]

Awesome job on your rebuild. I have the identical starcraft that I am just starting on rebuilding.
It was picked up from the backyard of a multifamily house landlord that was abandoned by a previous tenant.
I have just the hull on a trailer. Love all the different interior fitout ideas that I have found online so far.

 

[LDUBS]

I’ll keep posting haha, I just wanted to make sure I wasn’t just being annoying on the forum.

Well, to me if there are no posts then there is no forum. Besides, you are getting a ton more views than comments, so don't worry and keep posting. I need some boat build fixes on an ongoing basis. Haha

BTW, you went to town on that massive deck. Looks like a dance floor!

 

[86tuning]

love the pics, the work space, and of course your work bench. great ideas, thanks for sharing!

I also have an old starcraft, but your boat looks like a NEW starcraft. Great job.

Cheers, B

 

[kcatto]

1vhull you still around?

I cannot wait to see where the boat build is at now???

Looking forward to seeing the rest of your build..

Keven

 

[Steve_Sullivan]

Nice job on this. I've enjoyed checking out the progress. Here's a photo of my 16' 1967 Starcraft.

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[rust90]

Just found this thread.. Looks great. I picked up a mariner v this spring and am going to use some of the ideas.
Kevin

 

[1Vhull]

Haven’t posted in a while, I’m self employed and have been working a job that had a lot of on site work to be done. Turned into most of the summer now I guess. It’s awesome seeing everyone’s projects on this forum and have more photos to post of the odds and ends I’ve been able to work on in the late evenings. Sure was planning on having it done by now but needless to say it’s been a crazy year for everyone I think.

 

[1Vhull]

Awesome job on your rebuild. I have the identical starcraft that I am just starting on rebuilding.
It was picked up from the backyard of a multifamily house landlord that was abandoned by a previous tenant.
I have just the hull on a trailer. Love all the different interior fitout ideas that I have found online so far.

I went camping this past weekend and saw to my surprise 3 star crafts of our model and age at the campground, original green paint and all being used. Pretty cool to see. Good luck on your project.

 

[1Vhull]

Nice job on this. I've enjoyed checking out the progress. Here's a photo of my 16' 1967 Starcraft.

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That is an awesome setup, I really like what you’ve got there.

 

[FigNewton]

Outstanding work so far.

 

[1Vhull]

Here’s how the forward and rear deck is going, on the front I took the welded frame and set it in place then tied it down directly to the floor and foamed the front nose. I wanted as much foam as I could get up high and in the front. In between the aluminum frames I popped in 1/2 pink foam board. As far as I can tell and I’ve spent some serious time.. that foam board is closed cell and does add buoyancy. It’s also very very light and accepts the spray glue for the carpet extremely well. I used the picture foam plboard adhesive to keep the foam panels in place, they fit tight enough it’s probably not needed but does kind of seal the foam panel in and hopefully help make the hatchways air pockets to slow a flooded boat. At this point I can still lift the boat from front or rear by hand easily. On the rear, I’m still running the merc 9.9 filler until I can get a console back in the boat. Also in shallow water I can push pole the boat from this platform I went with wood here in the openings in case of any fuel spills. I’ll face frame the front of the rear deck and either paint or carpet and there will be a small door like most boats up the the transom.

 

[1Vhull]

A few progress photos. I’ll do a coat of epoxy on the wood, and ideally one day replace with aluminum but for now this will work. Hate adding anymore weight then needed but thanks to the welded aluminum frames I could step all the plywood down to 1/2” or less. And interior panels are just foam board. Have really been going back and fourth on wiring locations. Regardless of adding a small helm one day or not I think the switches will be fine in the back deck area, will for sure be less wires to hide and run all the way up and back. Also planning on bending a panel to fit in the transom area for the battery shutoff, breaker and fuse block across from the battery. Trying to keep the wire runs short and concise. The trolling battery has its own home upfront with its own shutoff and breaker.

Although I have done work to my trailer, I still can’t stand it, it’s someone’s home build that’s extremely heavy and very twisted. I had to rebunk it to mind my fresh paint job but do any of you recommend a new brand/ place to buy a boat trailer? My only real prerequisite is I’d ideally want full size tires as I have a lot of long trips in mind. Boat is 14’. Thanks and hope everyone is doing well.

 

[1Vhull]

A few details and motor mount. I’m probably jumping a bit ahead by mounting up the merc but it feels good to have it on the boat and I wanted to change the oil and gear lube as well as see how it all sits with the bench seat. I also made a aluminum mount for the house battery shutoff and circuit breaker. This lives just across from the main battery and from the circuit breaker goes to the main fuse panel. All blue sea systems parts which I I highly recommend