68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

[Rickairmedic]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Kev you better get those Bow rails quick I am parting out that boat as fast as I can go . Dang theres that Black Vic again . I guess this means you made it to the next town in need of Light bulbs .


Rick

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

That is some great work and the progress is overwhelming. Can't wait to see what she'll end up looking like with the helm/dash reinstalled.

Do you plan on taking her out on Lake Michigan or Lake Erie for the sea trials?

That old girl will be loving some 3-5ft swells in one of the big lakes.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

I'm off for a 3 day vacation to ride steam trains (my other hobby) tomorrow. headed up to trainfest where they are going to have 8 steam locomotives in operation this weekend, including my favorite the Daylight from Oregon. www.trainfestival2009.org

Very cool. I'm into O gauge trains myself. In fact 3 friends from a train club I'm in just left after an evening of running trains. I'd love to have made it to train festival but just couldn't swing it this year. Have fun!

 

[wrfalpacas]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Gotta love my wife She came along on this train weekend and took the best picture of the trip with my old digital camera! Me and my fancy suff, and she snags this one on the 3rd photo runby of my all time favorite engine! What an awesome trip!

HA, Maybe not the first sea trials, but she will get the feel of Lake Erie walleye landing on her nice new Durabak deck

Stats: Built Lima Ohio 1941, 78,000 lbs tractive effort (pulling force), 5,000 hp 800,000+ lbs weight Able to pull 24 car heavyweight passenger consist between San Francisco and LA routinely at 70+ mph MY smile after spending a day riding on her ear to ear!!!!

 

[Rickairmedic]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Brett looks and sounds like you had a great time . Now back to work . Also be sure to check out the Starcraft forum for our little get together planning thread for next summer .


Rick

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Heres some local Tampa eye candy for ya..man she's an oldie!

http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/boa/1281494473.html

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Wow Kev that's a nice one.

 

[wrfalpacas]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Uhhh kev, gooood thing that's a loooong way from me seriously, don't ever search craigslist near me though, you might get me in trouble

Heres some local Tampa eye candy for ya..man she's an oldie!

http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/boa/1281494473.html

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Man that train and the 19' look sweet Kev why don't you get that old girl?

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Man that train and the 19' look sweet Kev why don't you get that old girl?

I have my eye on this 18ft SS..Owner will be beack in town Monday.Just needs an OB and controls..Wants 300...will take 200 easy Im sure

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

I have my eye on this 18ft SS..Owner will be beack in town Monday.Just needs an OB and controls..Wants 300...will take 200 easy Im sure

Well, I guess that is a valid reason not to get the other one...OMG that thing is sweet, when I pulled up the image "hallelluyah" is all I heard and my pulse quickened...get it

BTW I may try to contact him REAL early on monday...drive to florida to get a boat...maybe

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Well, I guess that is a valid reason not to get the other one...OMG that thing is sweet, when I pulled up the image "hallelluyah" is all I heard and my pulse quickened...get it

BTW I may try to contact him REAL early on monday...drive to florida to get a boat...maybe

Here ya go H.A.

http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/boa/1274839796.html


His name is Shane..Good luck!

lol

 

[Rickairmedic]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

LOL Kev did you skip lunch all week just so you could go get her on monday .


Rick

 

[drewpster]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Nice boat shaped tin can you got there! Just kiddin ya! I love that design, reminds me of an old brownie camera for some reason. Should be a real head turner on the water. Really coming along to, Looks good. I am going with a similar paint scheme. (darker grey, same blue, w/ blue accent over grey hull) I am looking forward to seeing the finished product. Keep up the updates. (between you and me, I am going to get my own tinny one of these days) shhhh.

 

[wrfalpacas]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Drewpster- get a tinnie, come to the dark side

Well, I got back to work today on the cabin wall, and test fit the side panels, needed to do a little trimming, but went well, just needed to take 3/16 off the bottom of each (better than needing to put it on) also made a temp gauge layout on some cardboard (will post for advice soon) I am thinking of splurging and going with this unit
http://www.raymarine.com/ProductDetail.aspx?SITE=1&SECTION=2&PAGE=227&PRODUCT=398

Can get it for 259, and resell my airguide and faria pitot speedometers on fleabay. I have heard that paddlewheel style gives the truest spped reading,and also works well at trolling speeds. Besides, it's just so dang cool

 

[Andy in NY]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

I have my eye on this 18ft SS..Owner will be beack in town Monday.Just needs an OB and controls..Wants 300...will take 200 easy Im sure

dude, if you dont buy that im gonna kick your ***!!!!!

 

[Rickairmedic]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Bret she is looking good your getting closer to the water . The panels look great.


Rick

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

dude, if you dont buy that im gonna kick your ***!!!!!

lol...you will if I don't..Diane will if I do..lol

 

[Andy in NY]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

lol...you will if I don't..Diane will if I do..lol

dude its 300 (maybe 200) bucks for a freakin 18' ss!!! If i were closer, id be camping out in the guys driveway!

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: 68 Starcraft Starchief 18' Cuddy Restoration

Bret..
You aren't wasting any time! Looks great, I agree thats some good wood!