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  1. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Progress! Applied Gluvit to the starboard bow this morning after getting the boat positioned to allow best flow of the gooey stuff into the crevices. And even though I made up a small batch of Gluvit, I had plenty left over at first. So, I sat there and listened to tunes and the birds and...
  2. BWR1953

    How to encapsulate/waterproof/fuel-proof flotation foam?

    Am planning on using the pink/blue/green rigid foam insulation available at my local big box stores for flotation for my Starcraft Kingfisher project boat. Link to my project is in my sig line. Looking for ideas and options on how to keep the foam separated from water and fuel for the long...
  3. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Sanded, primed and repainted the trailer this morning. Used two full rattle cans of Rustoleum satin black and ran completely out. Will need to get another can to touch-up some light spots. Measured the tires and the overall diameter is 20 inches so I guess I'll keep looking for a larger sized...
  4. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Will these trailer fenders fit for my tire size? Need to get some fenders on that little trailer. Don't have any brackets and stuff either. The tires are 4.80 x 12. http://www.iboats.com/7-3-4-W-x-21-L...view_id.169917
  5. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Worked on the trailer this morning. Sanded and primed the worst spots then painted them with a variety of leftover rattle cans in black. Some gloss, some satin and some flat! :lol: But it was zero cost so I'll see how it looks in a day or two. Might be tempted to repaint it with gloss or...
  6. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Indeed, I'm enjoying making these milestones too. Not being a restorer hobbyist, my goal is to get the boat into fishing condition as soon as I can! Went shore fishing 2 days ago and ripped serious lips at the lake. Then went saltwater dock fishing this afternoon and got nothing. Evens out...
  7. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Finished up my stock of Gluvit today with just a little bit left over. Will save that and add it to the new stuff which has already been shipped. Should be here in a couple days. Maybe sooner if I'm lucky. Gluvit smells like dead fish! There, I said it. :puke: So this morning I mixed up...
  8. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    First application of Gluvit is done! :D Had to do it this evening instead of this morning due to weather considerations but I managed to get the starboard seam gooped up from the stern up to rib #11 (or #4 if counting from the bow.) After application, I immediately got online with my phone...
  9. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Made a ton of progress today! Got the final cleanup done inside the hull... sweeping, vacuuming, washing and drying. That hull is cleaner than it's been for the last 40 years since it was built! :thumb: Of course, just driving it around my yard caused a chunk of that rotted transom to just...
  10. BWR1953

    The real maiden voyage.....

    Nice boat! I had a 17 foot 1966 model back in the mid-90s. Neat old boat with a great ride. Wish I'd kept that one.
  11. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Awesome input, Decker! Thank you very much. :rockon: You're right, I was trying to create a "fresh from the start" approach when all I really need is to do is "do the tighten up" on a handful of rivets. And necessity being the mother of invention, I've come up with my own version of...
  12. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    The solid plain round head rivets are the ones that are already in the hull and need rebucking. That's where my leaks are coming from as shown in the video in Post #99. I'd really like to rebuck them before applying the Gluvit. A dry boat is the goal! :joyous: At the moment I'm at a...
  13. BWR1953

    Tin addiction 18' Starcraft Chieftain

    I did a similar installation for an old Glasspar that I had back in the 90s. My girls appreciated it for sure!
  14. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Okay, I think I've finally figured out what you guys are talking about with regard to rebucking the existing rivets on my hull. Had to research the different rivet types and installation methods. The solid rivets in my hull require an air hammer and bucking tools even if I drill them out and...
  15. BWR1953

    Boat informatiom

    Can't tell you anything about the boat, but this is how you measure to determine shaft length needed.
  16. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    No work on the boat today but I did get the grass cut this morning! :lol: T-storms this afternoon and I've only been out to the boat to take some measurements. Been doing some math and some photo editing to calculate some flotation with side panel options while it's been thundering outside...
  17. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    More progress today. Did a final check inside the hull and found a few rivets and places where I'd missed grinding. Got those cleaned up then did a water test. Found some more leaks around the chine rivets and got everything marked... with a colored pencil because the Sharpie tip got wet and...
  18. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Just about ready for Gluvit! Got 99% of the grinding done. Then we pressure washed the interior. The favorite part of the job for the boy! :laugh: There was quite a bit of sediment in there after all that grinding/sanding/cleaning and my cheap little pressure washer did a great job of...
  19. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Yeah, it's hot outside. Glad I'm in here!
  20. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Made some good progress this morning with the assistance of Mr. Helper. The boy is learning and really enjoys using the power tools! I modified my morning routine today in order to get out there and get started when it isn't so smoking hot. Gets hotter out there than my sweet bride! LOL...
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