newbie restoring 1974 starcraft capri

[1974capri]

Hi i'm restoring a 1974 starcraft capri this is my first boat and first restore i am very excited and need some help along the way. I would like to thank you all now for any words of wisdom or encouragement.

so let me get to the boat and what needs to be done.
-replace transom
-replace floor (maybe stringers)
-replace seats
-fix rack and pin steering (just needs new pin line)
-sand and buff maybe paint(couple spots need gel coat fixed)
-replace glass for windshield
-re-wire
-maybe add live well

so thats the project in a nut shell here is a couple pics of the boat all we have done so far is gut it alittle because we just got the boat about 5 days ago and we havent had the best weather because we dont have a shop we must work outside.i will keep you all up to date as possible thanks again for the help and encouragement to come and the motor is a 1969 650 merc

 

[ezmobee]

Re: newbie restoring 1974 starcraft capri

Welcome! Nice rig. Definitely worth fixing up. Everything you need to know will have been done already so ask away. Might want to consider some larger wheels.tires for that trailer.

 

[v8mgbal]

Re: newbie restoring 1974 starcraft capri

Hello and welcome. I am in the same boat har har as you. I am a newbie with first boat and first restore with lots of questions also. I have been reading all of the restoration threads as they have tons of info and can keep you from making some of the mistakes they have made and save you lots of cash. they also have some great ideas I would have never thought of. one of my favorite ideas is using pool noodles for replacement floatation cheap and looks great to LOL. so good luck with your project

 

[1974capri]

Re: newbie restoring 1974 starcraft capri

so after many hours of dealing with rusted screws we finally got the top off and started demo on the floor which was just rotten to **** we also found a lovely spot on the bow we have to patch. here are some pics o and the stringers are rotten ofcourse. we can tell some one else already did an overhaul on the boat but didn't do it properly the first time.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: newbie restoring 1974 starcraft capri

Whoa slow down, you're havin way to much fun!!!!!!!
Welcome to iBoats!!!!! Keep up the entusiasum. We will all be here for you so keep askin and postin pics.
You can do anything you put your mind to

I'm just sayin...

 

[1974capri]

Re: newbie restoring 1974 starcraft capri

we got some more work done woot woot!!! So we sanded the top of the boat she doesn't look to bad we also cut out the rest of the floor gonna tackle the stringers and alittle bit of grinding tomorrow in the morning when its cool outside i was sweating buckets with all my safety gear on today.

 

[1974capri]

Re: newbie restoring 1974 starcraft capri

so we did some work today didn't do much because it started to rain again. we got the stringers cut out and some of the grinding done next on the agenda is to get the transom out and then it is on to fiberglassing. which brings up a couple questions. i have been looking in the forums about what the best glass would be to put the transom back in i was thinking csm and 24oz biax with some peanut butter would that be alright?(the same way oops did his) i was just wondering with the peanut butter is it used as a glue on the whole transom or just to fillet the side? now for the floor should i glass it with a layer of mat then 24oz biax and then a layer of veil would that be enough or would i need more also i heard mixed messages about using epoxy or poly on the floor which does everyone prefer?

 

[1974capri]

Re: newbie restoring 1974 starcraft capri

Another quick question because i cant find an answer is it necessary to have foam under the deck??

 

[1974capri]

Re: newbie restoring 1974 starcraft capri

i found the answer for the foam

 

[AlexJames]

Re: newbie restoring 1974 starcraft capri

How did it turn out? It looks like you really dug into that boat. I just bought the same boat a few days ago, its great but needs minor things done to it.