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My next boat project...An old 1959 Starcraft Constellation
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<blockquote data-quote="DanOStarcraft" data-source="post: 518587" data-attributes="member: 35670"><p>Hello,</p><p>We're dealing with the remnants of tropical storm Debby so the internet is wonky. Some posts are doubling or dropping. Don't know if this will get through.</p><p></p><p>Anyhow, the project is moving along in between work and life and other responsibilities. Appreciate the information and for reaching out. </p><p></p><p>I've removed/stripped the paint from the sides and deck, a massive job after 65 years of multiple coats by who knows how many owners. The bottom I'll probably keep black as I really don't want to be under it to strip it or to find a way to flip the boat and support it. And the black looks fine, for now at least.</p><p></p><p>Last weekend my friend that built the 10kw electric motor (about a 10hp equivalent) was over and we sorted a few things with it. It's running strong now. My next steps are to make some seats/ benches, rig up some steering cables, and get some on the water testing. Over the winter I'll make it pretty and try to follow more of the original layout. Very much appreciate the information and possible measurements. </p><p></p><p>Yeah, I thought about trying to take off the windshield to get at the paint removal but my clips are pretty well stuck. The bolts are rusted and to remove it would require drilling out the bolts. I may get to that but for now I want to see how it behaves in the water and then over the winter I'll make it pretty. I'm guessing/estimating a speed of 12 to 15mph but we'll see.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DanOStarcraft, post: 518587, member: 35670"] Hello, We're dealing with the remnants of tropical storm Debby so the internet is wonky. Some posts are doubling or dropping. Don't know if this will get through. Anyhow, the project is moving along in between work and life and other responsibilities. Appreciate the information and for reaching out. I've removed/stripped the paint from the sides and deck, a massive job after 65 years of multiple coats by who knows how many owners. The bottom I'll probably keep black as I really don't want to be under it to strip it or to find a way to flip the boat and support it. And the black looks fine, for now at least. Last weekend my friend that built the 10kw electric motor (about a 10hp equivalent) was over and we sorted a few things with it. It's running strong now. My next steps are to make some seats/ benches, rig up some steering cables, and get some on the water testing. Over the winter I'll make it pretty and try to follow more of the original layout. Very much appreciate the information and possible measurements. Yeah, I thought about trying to take off the windshield to get at the paint removal but my clips are pretty well stuck. The bolts are rusted and to remove it would require drilling out the bolts. I may get to that but for now I want to see how it behaves in the water and then over the winter I'll make it pretty. I'm guessing/estimating a speed of 12 to 15mph but we'll see. [/QUOTE]
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