86 Starcraft BASSV170 Rebuild/refit

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Also need to patch the holes in the transom plate for the splash well area. Not sure why those are there but they are huge and not needed. I will plate over them all and seal it with a good sealant and plenty of rivets.
 
Been working on the rear casting deck and livewell framing. Had to repair old metal in places, sand it all down for paint, and take out a few parts to be resealed after paint so the splash well won't leak.
 
Got the interior paint done and installed the vinyl on the subflooring where needed. Looks good. I am impressed with the Nautilex vinyl and recommend it.
 

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Got more paint work done today. All ready to start riveting.
 

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Went to Tulsa Oklahoma yesterday and got this. 70lb thrust 24v to be upgraded later a Pronav angler system.
 

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rcaircraftnut said:
Have decided to remove the transom and go back to wood. If I had aluminum welding capability I would do a square tube transom.
I personally feel that youre better off using a wood transom. You won't have the worry about stress cracks down the road on your welds etc if yous used aluminum.
 
Going to go ahead and add several layer's of glass to the core and try it again.
Project is on hold at the moment as I am in the middle of replacing the cab on my 78 Chevy truck as my Dodge is having issues now and I need a better truck. Doing a new wiring harness from painless performance as well as a new steering column and a digital dash. Will be swapping out the straight 6 for an LS v8 next year sometime. After we get moved.
Did I mention that we have to move? Lol.
Not sure when the boat will get finished but it will get finished 😊.
 
rcaircraftnut said:
Now I need more batteries, a quick release mount, and a plug receptacle for it.

I suggest getting the Marinco twist-lock type or similar. I had nothing but trouble with the regular plug-in type.
 
rcaircraftnut said:
benjineer said:
Nice work so far. Nice hull and very clean work. I wish I were that patient.

Thanks. There's no shortage of places I could have done better. 🤣

I understand that for sure. I'll never get mine done if I keep second-guessing myself. Mine won't be that pretty, but I want it functional and a little different than a stock layout.
 

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