1964 16' Jupiter floor.

[ezmobee]

Re: 1964 16' Jupiter floor.

Looking good. Nice job on the boat and the video.

 

[MichaelP]

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Very nice resto. I like the wood and its making me think about doing something like that on mine.
Thanks for the vid!

 

[v8mgbal]

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Great video and wow did you get it done fast and it looks great. have you splashed it yet and if so was the 40 enough to power it.

 

[N1265]

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Yea, I amaze myself some times. I would of been happy to get the interior done before winter hit and tarp it off in the yard till spring. But I got into one of my workaholic modes and just kept at it. usually I get tired of working on a project after a couple of days and leave them sit for a week or two but not this time, It must be a Starcraft thing...

I have not got the boat in the water yet, I was waiting till after the first of the year before I get the new sticker, and because it did sit for seven years under a tree I want the motor to be looked at by a decent mechanic. Just for the piece of mind.

From what I have read If I put the right pitch prop on it, she should do 30 MPH. and If it will do 30-35 then I will be happy with it. I don't need to be the fastest boat on the water, just quick enough so I am not spending all day to get down the river. and if these Yamahas are easy on gas,
(compared to them older Johnsons) then I will be even more happy .

 

[Huron Angler]

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Nicely done, she looks ready for a trip up the river

Being a MSU grad I like the green, and I'll bet that Yamaha will push the rig plenty fast for you while sipping fuel.

Let us know how the splash goes, good luck to ya!

 

[v8mgbal]

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Cool, keep us posted as I have a 63 Jupiter I am working on now but I was thinking of using a 70hp OB. the boat came with an old 100hp merck which was way to much and super heavy.

 

[N1265]

Re: 1964 16' Jupiter floor.

That 70 should be just the ticket, Most of the ones I find have a 50-75 horse on them.

I think the boat is rated for a max of 85 hp.