I could NOT pass up. I responded to an ad a local boat dealer had on craigslist. They had gone thru their several outhouses on the property and more importantly the 2nd floor of their warehouse which was packed with 60 years of boat parts and garbage.
Long story short i came across a half stripped 1968 Jet Star 15' in great condition. I think the boat was on the water for a year or less as the transom is original to the boat and its mint.
The biggest problem is the telescoping stern light is gone, the boat is in peices, and the starcraft steppads are gone. Also i think the steering wheel isn't period to the boat. The windshield is present but taken apart and off the boat. I think its missing some kind of aluminum channel it would normally sit in but most of the additional hardware is there.
Good news is the interior floor has been pulled and from what it looks like, it was pulled 40+ years ago. There is petrified animal scat in it from what looks like the jurassic period.
Questions.
1. Where do i get the starcraft step pads. Who's the guy who plastic molded new step pads from the old. I can't find the thread?
2. WHAT was the period stern light on this boat. Was it the ever saught after jetson light? .. I'm alreaday cringing as to what this will cost in time and nerves to restore back to original. DOH .... sigh ..
3. I need pictures of these windshields and all their hardware for historical reference. Most importantly, i need to know what hardware im missing with the windshield. Pics would REALLY help guys.
4. Where do i get the factory old school splashwell grommets. The ones with the oblong screw holes on each side.
5. I need the step pad frames for this boat. Would of course love to have the pads themselves as well but i have a plan for a personal touch with the pad itself.
I have NO pics of the boat. It is sitting on a boat dolly up in the rafters of a 60+ year old outbuilding. Next week maybe.
I have to go pick the boat up, hopefully this weekend. I know you guys may ask why i bought a 2nd starcraft restoration project when i don't even have the first project boat home yet. Well when i started my search a couple months ago i was shooting for a 60's model. I bought the 1977 holiday and settled for that since 60's starcrafts are not easy to come by. When i saw this, it screamed my name and i had to have it. It's burgundy on top, egg shell on bottom and the only place the paint is missing is on the keel where most wear occurs. This restoration project scares me most because it will cost good money to get back to factory original. And parts will be HARD to come by.
Wish me luck.
Thanks
Long story short i came across a half stripped 1968 Jet Star 15' in great condition. I think the boat was on the water for a year or less as the transom is original to the boat and its mint.
The biggest problem is the telescoping stern light is gone, the boat is in peices, and the starcraft steppads are gone. Also i think the steering wheel isn't period to the boat. The windshield is present but taken apart and off the boat. I think its missing some kind of aluminum channel it would normally sit in but most of the additional hardware is there.
Good news is the interior floor has been pulled and from what it looks like, it was pulled 40+ years ago. There is petrified animal scat in it from what looks like the jurassic period.
Questions.
1. Where do i get the starcraft step pads. Who's the guy who plastic molded new step pads from the old. I can't find the thread?
2. WHAT was the period stern light on this boat. Was it the ever saught after jetson light? .. I'm alreaday cringing as to what this will cost in time and nerves to restore back to original. DOH .... sigh ..
3. I need pictures of these windshields and all their hardware for historical reference. Most importantly, i need to know what hardware im missing with the windshield. Pics would REALLY help guys.
4. Where do i get the factory old school splashwell grommets. The ones with the oblong screw holes on each side.
5. I need the step pad frames for this boat. Would of course love to have the pads themselves as well but i have a plan for a personal touch with the pad itself.
I have NO pics of the boat. It is sitting on a boat dolly up in the rafters of a 60+ year old outbuilding. Next week maybe.
I have to go pick the boat up, hopefully this weekend. I know you guys may ask why i bought a 2nd starcraft restoration project when i don't even have the first project boat home yet. Well when i started my search a couple months ago i was shooting for a 60's model. I bought the 1977 holiday and settled for that since 60's starcrafts are not easy to come by. When i saw this, it screamed my name and i had to have it. It's burgundy on top, egg shell on bottom and the only place the paint is missing is on the keel where most wear occurs. This restoration project scares me most because it will cost good money to get back to factory original. And parts will be HARD to come by.
Wish me luck.
Thanks
