86 Starcraft BASSV170 Rebuild/refit

[rcaircraftnut]

Also need to patch the holes in the transom plate for the splash well area. Not sure why those are there but they are huge and not needed. I will plate over them all and seal it with a good sealant and plenty of rivets.

 

[rcaircraftnut]

Been working on the rear casting deck and livewell framing. Had to repair old metal in places, sand it all down for paint, and take out a few parts to be resealed after paint so the splash well won't leak.

 

[rcaircraftnut]

Got the interior paint done and installed the vinyl on the subflooring where needed. Looks good. I am impressed with the Nautilex vinyl and recommend it.

 

[rcaircraftnut]

Got more paint work done today. All ready to start riveting.

 

[rcaircraftnut]

Fuel tank area all detailed out.

 

[rcaircraftnut]

Not happy with the layout in the bow. Just ordered 60' of aluminum angle stock to build it out all custom. Stay tuned.

 

[rcaircraftnut]

Hopefully I will get the outboard mounted tomorrow.

 

[zachw]

That's a great looking hull. I bet it rides well.

 

[rcaircraftnut]

It's mounted.

 

[rcaircraftnut]

Went to Tulsa Oklahoma yesterday and got this. 70lb thrust 24v to be upgraded later a Pronav angler system.

 

[rcaircraftnut]

Now I need more batteries, a quick release mount, and a plug receptacle for it.

 

[rcaircraftnut]

Looks like the transom is not stiff enough. Will have to pull it apart and see what I can do to make it stronger.

 

[rcaircraftnut]

Have decided to remove the transom and go back to wood. If I had aluminum welding capability I would do a square tube transom.

 

[rcaircraftnut]

Finally got time to pull the engine off this evening. Will try to get the transom core out tomorrow night.

 

[jerseycat9]

Have decided to remove the transom and go back to wood. If I had aluminum welding capability I would do a square tube transom.

I personally feel that youre better off using a wood transom. You won't have the worry about stress cracks down the road on your welds etc if yous used aluminum.

 

[benjineer]

Nice work so far. Nice hull and very clean work. I wish I were that patient.

 

[rcaircraftnut]

Going to go ahead and add several layer's of glass to the core and try it again.
Project is on hold at the moment as I am in the middle of replacing the cab on my 78 Chevy truck as my Dodge is having issues now and I need a better truck. Doing a new wiring harness from painless performance as well as a new steering column and a digital dash. Will be swapping out the straight 6 for an LS v8 next year sometime. After we get moved.
Did I mention that we have to move? Lol.
Not sure when the boat will get finished but it will get finished .

 

[rcaircraftnut]

Nice work so far. Nice hull and very clean work. I wish I were that patient.

Thanks. There's no shortage of places I could have done better.

 

[benjineer]

Now I need more batteries, a quick release mount, and a plug receptacle for it.

I suggest getting the Marinco twist-lock type or similar. I had nothing but trouble with the regular plug-in type.

 

[benjineer]

Nice work so far. Nice hull and very clean work. I wish I were that patient.

Thanks. There's no shortage of places I could have done better.

I understand that for sure. I'll never get mine done if I keep second-guessing myself. Mine won't be that pretty, but I want it functional and a little different than a stock layout.