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    1987 Starcraft Islander Restoration

    Been a while. Had a few things pop up last summer and early this summer which required my attention. However, I’ve finally been able to get back to working on the boat. Got new bulkhead boards and aft battery compartment board cut and stained. Sanded, patched, and primed all the old electronics...
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    1987 Starcraft Islander Restoration

    Also decided on a depth/fish Finder and sonar. Got a Garmin on an extremely good deal at my local Cabelas store. Can’t wait to finally make some progress this year. May not have back in the water until spring but thats ok with the cost of fuel right now 😉.
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    1987 Starcraft Islander Restoration

    Finally getting back to working on the boat. Thinking about ordering the float foam from Total Boat in a 2 lb density that meets USCG requirements. Anyone ever used this stuff before? It's way more cost effective that the stuff I can get through my marina/boat store.
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    1987 Starcraft Islander Restoration

    Alright, got the west system epoxy like FIGMO suggested. Found marine plywood in stock at my local lumber yard. Going with 3/4 inch to beef the floor up a bit. Transom is done and boy does it look awesome, especially with it being glassed over to keep future potential rot/moisture away! It goes...
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    1987 Starcraft Islander Restoration

    Transom should be done tomorrow or Friday. Can’t wait to get this back so I can get the motor in. Found a sweet deal on a 1996 OMC 15hp kicker this week. Came with the kicker mount and ez steer for $1000. Has super low hours, runs awesome, and the thing practically looks brand new inside and...
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    1987 Starcraft Islander Restoration

    Well… the motor and out drive are out. Heads off for new transom tomorrow. I’m really leaning towards the Lowrance Elite FS 9 for GPS and Fish Finder. After all the research, that appears to be the best bang for the money. Comes pre-loaded with 6,000 lake maps already, has side scan sonar, and...
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    1987 Starcraft Islander Restoration

    Well, the boat is off to the shop. Motor is being pulled, transom being replaced, and them motor being put back in. Compression check, tune up, oil change, and new fuel pump/hoses all happening once motor goes back in. Should be ready to start rebuilding in just a couple short weeks. I'll be...
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    1987 Starcraft Islander Restoration

    Love the name “FIGMO”. I wonder how many know what it means? Haha. I may look into doing the transom myself, but just the transom board alone for my boat is going to be 400+ dollars due to it being an 8 foot beam. I figured if the guy is going to source the transom and do the work, if I can get...
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    1987 Starcraft Islander Restoration

    Well... Talked to my local Mercruiser techs today and I got a good idea of what it's going to take to get this done right. Let me know if this sounds about right: - Marine shop will pull and replace motor/outdrive for $800 - Local boat builder/repairman will replace rotten transom for under...
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    1987 Starcraft Islander Restoration

    I've got the floor and foam completely out. the stringers were just held in place by the foam as they are aluminum. I've got my 19 y/o home from college, so I've got a little extra help right now. Transom has a little rot around the bottom edges where the floor met the back of the boat but...
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    1987 Starcraft Islander Restoration

    New to iBoats here, but love all the great info thus far. Anyway, I'll get right to the point. My Dad has finally let me have this ol' girl (1987 Islander 22' w/ Mercruiser 4.3 I/O) to restore. I have many many fishing/pleasure boating memories on this boat and want to make more of the same...
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