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  1. FIGMO

    1974 Starcraft SS16 Restortation

    Been Shoppin: Over the last four months I have been ordering electrical components. Everything from Battery switch to LED lights and pumps. I got a real good deal on all of the electrical wire for 50% off. Dual bank charger and more live well plumbing. When I was pricing out the wiring...
  2. FIGMO

    1974 Starcraft SS16 Restortation

    Some more progress: I decided to lay out the side panels for the boat. Instead of going with the template from the original side panels, I want to extend mine up to the bottom of the side gunnel about an inch up. I want to tie this into the live well that will be situated on the port side. In...
  3. FIGMO

    1974 Starcraft SS16 Restortation

    Some pictures of the casting deck going in. As follows: Wood cut to fit for the casting deck, including the section under the bow. another shot of the same. access points cut with supports for the hatches. Side shot. Everything pretty much done and fitted. And the final shot of the...
  4. FIGMO

    1974 Starcraft SS16 Restortation

    Hello again, As promised the next series of photos for the 3/4 “ wood fitted to the aluminum supports. As follows: First piece cut for the very front of the alum supports worked out pretty good. You can see that I have already drilled holes for the wiring from the dual bank battery charger...
  5. FIGMO

    1974 Starcraft SS16 Restortation

    Hey Guys, Sorry for the "radio silence" for the last two months, but I have been busy. Which includes the boat. In last two months I have got a reasonable amount done, and took photos throughout. So hopefully I can get caught up in the next two weeks with my posts so that you can see where I...
  6. FIGMO

    1974 Starcraft SS16 Restortation

    Hello Gents, I have cut the casting deck for the bow of the boat. However, I need to figure out the positioning of the aluminum supports under the casting deck. Before I can do that I need to line up the positioning of the console legs. As I have seen, this can be an issue for the alignment...
  7. FIGMO

    1974 Starcraft SS16 Restortation

    Hi Watermann, Perfect, good to know. I think I am doing the same thing as you with the 20 amp from the battery to the bus bar. The bus bar takes blade fuses for the different components. I have a picture I put to together for the routing of the lines. I used one component as an example...
  8. FIGMO

    1974 Starcraft SS16 Restortation

    Further to my last: I can get marine grade duplex wire from Amazon for 66.00 (CAD) for 100' of 18 AWG. That might leave me a bit short, but I think I was generous with some of the measurements. So 100' should satisfy this project. I would be curious to know how much wire you guys have used...
  9. FIGMO

    1974 Starcraft SS16 Restortation

    Hey Gents, I am attempting to figure out my wiring requirements (AWG and Amps) based on the accessories I plan on running. I came up with the following numbers (lengths are approximate): That is based on a chart I located as follows: Does this make sense? I am open to...
  10. FIGMO

    1974 Starcraft SS16 Restortation

    Hello again! I picked up my aluminum livewell from John Jr. the other day (thx John). Looks quite nice, I am very happy with it. I did a dry fit in the boat, once I add the insulation and framing it will fit perfectly. I already ordered some of the plumbing parts for it. In another two...
  11. FIGMO

    1974 Starcraft SS16 Restortation

    Hey Gents, Okay so final coat on the hull is done. I am quite happy with the finish, its really smooth. I do not think that I will be able to spray the gunnels and inside of the boat this year as it is already too cold for the paint. The paint requires a minimum temperature of 10 degrees C...
  12. FIGMO

    1974 Starcraft SS16 Restortation

    Lol, you guys are hilarious! Well wait no longer (you big bear), I finally have some paint shots! All taped off, cleaned and ready to go! SE Primer coat went on with out any issue, except that it stinks to high heaven. As it turns out, I was using the wrong filters on my mask. Didn't...
  13. FIGMO

    1974 Starcraft SS16 Restortation

    Thanks Gents, glad to have this thing moving forward. Really looking forward to painting. Just finished the riveting and the screws for the stringers. In addition I used an oral syringe to drip epoxy into the holes, forming little epoxy mounds over the screws and rivets. I will sand those...
  14. FIGMO

    1974 Starcraft SS16 Restortation

    Some more progress shots. I finally decided on seat location, taking advice from a post I read before on IBoats, but cannot remember who exactly posted the recommendation for seat alignment behind the consoles. The recommendation was 30" back from the console leg to front of the base, and 9.5"...
  15. FIGMO

    1974 Starcraft SS16 Restortation

    I have a picture of the issue I was looking at. There seems to be too much room between the deck board and the rib to get a rivet to take hold.
  16. FIGMO

    1974 Starcraft SS16 Restortation

    I have been making some progress on the deck boards. Almost ready to rivet them in place. Until I post those pictures, I have earlier pictures I took of the transom area and SW that I forgot to post. So here they are: The transom is fully install and ready to go. The Z brace and knee brace...
  17. FIGMO

    1974 Starcraft SS16 Restortation

    This is what I was planning for under the casting deck. I was mapping out the area with cardboard cut outs in the dimensions of the batteries. I can place the batteries on either side of the two front consoles, and then run the conduit up and under the gunnels as recommended. I was thinking...
  18. FIGMO

    1974 Starcraft SS16 Restortation

    Grrrr, forgot to add these pictures so that you can see what it will look like when its mounted. Still using the old seating as a template for my casting deck.
  19. FIGMO

    1974 Starcraft SS16 Restortation

    Hey Gents, As always I really appreciate the feedback on this project. Its great to have the help! I bow to your sage (not the herb) advice, I will run it up underneath the gunnels. Over the last couple of days I have been putting the epoxy on the deck boards, it takes a long time to dry. I...
  20. FIGMO

    1974 Starcraft SS16 Restortation

    Hello Everyone, Some progress over the last couple of days. I have all the flotation foam in the boat now (took about three days on and off). I am thinking of putting the deck boards down before I start painting, but I will have to figure out where things are going to go before I can do that...
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