My "$100 boat"........PIC HEAVY!!!! BEWARE [Archive]

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cutbait

01-02-2013, 06:32 PM

Since I sold my Champion last year I was in a market for a more fuel economical nearshore rockfish/striper killing machine.

Searched Craigslist and found this Starcraft for $550. Ended up being a lot more work than I had hoped and offered the guy $300, he didn't wanna sell it but didn't want to keep it either soooooo.. $300 bones it was.

I then resold the old Merc 50 on it for $200 to a "collector" of sorts of old outboards.. Hence the $100 boat..

Yeah, I know when you see the pics your going to realize it was WAY more than a $100 dollar boat. However I stress that everything I have done was periodical so in the end I am in NO debt and now I have this for my efforts.

When I picked her up, May 19th

1968 Starcraft Star Trek V 18.5 ft

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You could see through the transom

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http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u290/kluna2/Starcraft%20rebuild/2012-05-20_16-45-28_385.jpg

First thing I did was change the bearings and seals

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u290/kluna2/Starcraft%20rebuild/2012-05-24_12-27-35_82.jpg

Came with a Bimini, I plan to change the material but thats down the road. For now it will do

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Trailer came from a long way away

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u290/kluna2/Starcraft%20rebuild/2012-05-22_17-31-12_969.jpg

My dad and I chopping off excess steel on the trailer.

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Got some paint on it

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http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u290/kluna2/Starcraft%20rebuild/2012-06-03_08-35-40_926.jpg

Meanwhile she sits on the ground

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u290/kluna2/Starcraft%20rebuild/2012-05-31_16-24-54_453-1.jpg

Trailer done with added step sides

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Now back to the boat.

Sealed all the holes, and epoxied every rivot and seam for extra security

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Some minor electrolysis from the plywood motor plate..

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cutbait

01-02-2013, 06:32 PM

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Soon it was time to flip her over and paint

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I initially had a white stripe but scrapped that

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Floor replacement and Transom time.. All covered in epoxy and reinforced with glass

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Bow support

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tongues made to screw each piece together and also for double thick seat supports

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Made a false floor for a battery compartment

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u290/kluna2/Starcraft%20rebuild/2012-08-09_15-59-52_604.jpg

I layed in it for size comparison

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epoxied topcoat

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Put the splashwell back in

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MonSteRR

01-02-2013, 07:01 PM

Congrats on your new Tin Boats, you can get lots of ideas from Tinboats.net and enjoy ur new project to ur likings, Enjoi

cutbait

01-02-2013, 07:02 PM

Ya'll remember that horseshoe casting deck well I upgraded it to a user friendly casting deck.. Cut the ears off and attached a square front, upgraded the supporting of the deck, added two hatches and VIOLA

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u290/kluna2/Starcraft%20rebuild/2012-07-17_11-44-19_468.jpg

You can see the ears here

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http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u290/kluna2/Starcraft%20rebuild/2012-09-18_12-50-47_45_zps34b8f3fd.jpg

I salvaged a fiberglass console from a shot up abandoned boat out in the desert. This boat was originally a CC and the console was crap plywood

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u290/kluna2/Starcraft%20rebuild/2012-09-18_13-00-58_318_zpsb1cad156.jpg

Patched it with glass and reinforced it

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oh yeah, I had painted the inside

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I recessed the hinges for the deck compartment doors

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u290/kluna2/Starcraft%20rebuild/2012-09-12_12-25-30_741_zpsb1db7e08.jpg

I bought some Nautolex Marine vinyl and installed.. AWESOME stuff!!!

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I kinda stopped taking pics at this point... I will continue with more

one long cast

01-02-2013, 07:05 PM

The rebuild on the trailer looks great, looks sturdy enough to take you any where you want to go. Starcraft is a very nice brand. I see that it is made quite well lots of ribs on the floor board. The transom appears to coming along and you will have one tough enough to hold any of the lighter 4 stroke motors. Don't knopw if you have anything picked out now, new or used but whatever it will be the transsome should hold it without any trouble.

cutbait

01-02-2013, 07:29 PM

I found a nice BRAND NEW practically boat on Craigslist down in Temecula a guy had bought and threw on an ugly tri hull for DVL... Left Bako at 600 am and got home around 3pm with this bad boy and alllllll its toys!!

Motor only had 20 hrs on it.. I bought it for 3600 bucks and seats, gauges, motor, controls, fish finder, down rigger.. etc etc...

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u290/kluna2/Starcraft%20rebuild/2012-10-28_14-22-09_710.jpg

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My two boats

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u290/kluna2/Starcraft%20rebuild/2012-11-10_09-08-39_78.jpg

Raped out the trihull donor boat

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And here she is.. All done up

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cutbait

01-02-2013, 07:36 PM

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cutbait

01-02-2013, 07:38 PM

Thanks for looking and hopefully see some of you out on the water!

I know title says 100... but all in all I estimate between 5-5500 I spent over th 7 months it took me to rebuild this 44 year old rig...
I still have a few things to do. For instance put a buttseat/lean post on the casting deck and that seat in the pics just forward of the passenger seat, and install a Trolling motor

Old WW2 surplus aluminum sure was made right back then.

Double A

01-02-2013, 07:53 PM

I still remember the pics you sent when you 1st got that $100 boat

I had a feeling you were gonna do sumthin bad @$$ with it,,,

But holy hell !!!!!

I have to say that is one sweet rig,,, never to be found on any show room

7 months of sweat,,, now she's ready for blood

Wucha gonna name her ; )

PS... When should I haul mine up for your next project

cutbait

01-02-2013, 07:58 PM

She's gotta name

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u290/kluna2/2012-12-31_15-20-12_486.jpg

I'll help ya all you want on your boat.... keyword is HELP!

I've sacrificed 7 months of fishing for this rig and now Blood will run and I will see how that vinyl stains or doesn't stain with red

trail blazer

01-02-2013, 08:09 PM

Just so that everybody knows,,,,,,,,,,,This was done by CUTBAIT,,,,,,,,,,,,,And i can gladly say that he is 1/2 of the BAKO BOY crew!

MIKE,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BAD TO DA BONEEEEEEEE BOAT,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,The GREEN CARP and the STRIPER JUNKIE 2 will be SLAYING in 2013!

dk4885

01-02-2013, 08:10 PM

like double A said thats bad @$$, thats one hell of a job you did on that boat mike i cant wait to see the blood on that vinyl. so what day you want to bring her up to san luis.lol

MikesOcean

01-02-2013, 08:20 PM

That is one hellava job you did with that Rig!!!! 7 months of your blood on that bad boy, now its time to put some of your all time favorite green carp blood on it.. I love that motor! Preetty Daaayam sweet. Now if I can find a nice motor! I love all the detailed photos you put, and all the detail work you did with the epoxy.

On another note, 7 months of your blood and still married? She's a keeper!!! hahaha I have been plugging away for 6 weeks and my wife wants to choke me. haha

GREAT JOB MIKE!! YOU DID A SPECTACULAR JOB!

flyhigh123

01-02-2013, 08:26 PM

man u did an awesome job.... getting that outboard was a deal as well!

OC ANGLER

01-02-2013, 08:38 PM

Awesome rebuild Cutbait ! she looks nice!

Fish Cop

01-02-2013, 08:47 PM

The banjo stand was a nice touch.... Seriously, though, if I read right, you have 3 generations giving sweat equity in that boat. That alone makes it sweet. Your craftsmanship is awesome and you've resurrected some good bones there. I tip my hat.

dixoncider

01-03-2013, 07:46 AM

Nice job...

DEVOREFLYER

01-03-2013, 07:51 AM

Very nice indeed, when ya gonna get it wet? Can't wait for the field report.

Surfnsnowboard3

01-03-2013, 07:56 AM

That is bad a** bro. Mad props.

CL SmooV

01-03-2013, 08:14 AM

Sweeeeet !

TUNAVIC

01-03-2013, 08:38 AM

Good thing you and your Dad have skills,the work really looks good,can't wait to see the finished product.
Kinda reminds me of one of my first skiffs, $500.00,after a lot of work,I fished it from Long Beach too Gaviota,good times.
Thanks for the pics.

Cya Tuna Vic

5150fishn

01-03-2013, 01:18 PM

7 months of hard work sure paid off. That project boat came out SWEET! Congrats on the new fish slayer.

TaperSteve

01-03-2013, 01:24 PM

Looks awesome man!

What'd you use to epoxy your rivets?

TS

Poxy Boggards

01-03-2013, 02:05 PM

Beautiful work! Now go reap the rewards and slay some fish on the Green Carp!

cutbait

01-03-2013, 05:15 PM

Thanks guys.. it was really a lot of work and looking back I cant say I would do it again.

I have some more pics to post up. Custom led lighting and such. I made headlights for night fishing up a San Antonoo

Taper.. I used goop coat it to seal the seams and rivots. Most everyone uses gluvit. But at 50 bucks a quart I will stick. To, the 20 dollar goop.

An 18 footer brand new with a 50 hp 4 stroke is close to 20000.. this is essentially new for 5000

PONTOON

01-03-2013, 05:39 PM

Mike,

I saw some of this post today at work and had to wait until I got home to really look it over. I've got to say that I commend you and all who worked on this project for your skills working with your hands and the craftsmanship that went into the project from start to finish. That is a fish catching machine and I hope I get to take a closer look at it..............awesome job! :Thumbs Up:

Double A

01-03-2013, 05:46 PM

That Cutty-craft is gonna be a fish killiN machine,,,

And plenty of room for an afernoon nap :Tired:

Double A

01-03-2013, 05:58 PM

... And plenty of room for an anchor and line

I say maiden voyage is an ALL day bait n wait with the 2nd half of the B/O/B's

ALL DAY !!!!!!!

gletemfeelsteelgary

01-04-2013, 04:13 PM

Damn sweet job my friend....looks professional..

U make me proud..

BUT...

I've been seeing step by step pics....

NOW I see a PRISTINE Boat

Soooooo Beautiful

NOW I WANT TO SEE IT GET STAINED UP...

With Bloooooood!

DockRat

01-04-2013, 06:23 PM

Nice $100 boat. That sure was a ton of work. Congrats.
DR

EL JEFE

01-04-2013, 09:27 PM

Awesome job! You really put some heart and soul into this boat. It turned out very nice. You should be proud of your accomplishment. Perhaps, one day, if you're out chasing striper at DVL, I can see her in person!

Which Way Out

01-05-2013, 08:47 AM

TroutOnly

01-05-2013, 11:01 AM

Hard work ,carpboy is a farm boy hes done hard work his whole life,,,,,now with the joking put ashide , mike that is one great boat rebuild,i love the pics of the pregression of youre labor . Youre detail at every corner makes me know how much you loved bringing that boat back to life. I cant wait for a chance to fish in it with you mike .and that name is badass lol,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,i forgot to tell you mike my youngest brother has been a pro boat restorer for the last 25 yrs before that it was restoring old cars , i know more most how much hard work goes into these projects, mike youre right there with him ,youre skills far excide what i thought i knew about you,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,i really love youre boat,,,bob,,,,,,

cutbait

01-05-2013, 11:02 AM

Mike I just caught up to this thread. Fantastic work!!!

That looks better than new and to top it off with a modern motor you would never know how old it is.

Not long ago I was talking to Exfactor about old boat restoration, kinda like how some people will do that to classic cars. It sounds like a great business to get into except with all the hours involved it would be next to impossible to turn a profit. Better to buy it already restored than try and do it to make any money in most cases.
I know many people that have restored cars and if they were lucky they might get the dollar investment back only. But with some Sweat equity like what you have done, that boat is worth a lot more than the money invested.

BTW if you are searching for another motor and run across a 90-125HP anywhere for a decent price let me know.

Have fun and enjoy the new ride.

WWO

I do infact have a guy with a Evinrude... Standby on that end.

There is NO money made in this kinda restoration.

Say I spend 5500 on this boat ok? What would someone pay for this thing?

Just for giggles 10,000.. I don't know if thats even comparable but lets say.. I then made 4,500 for 7 months of weekend and afterwork time...

If it was a guys profession, I would estimate it a full 1.5 month project.. so 3,000 a month and thats without factoring taxes, business expenses etc.. and I tell ya thats a hard 3,000 dollar a month job

cutbait

01-05-2013, 11:14 AM

Bill, I have a 90 hp with controls on a fresh rebuild under 100 hrs on the rebuild.. under 1000..

You need to call me, I left a VM

cutbait

01-05-2013, 06:34 PM

Got her home today and next weekend Pyramid..

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u290/kluna2/2013-01-05_11-23-05_837.jpg

I really wanted to show off the LED lighting and the courtesy knot tying light for night fishing

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trail blazer

01-05-2013, 06:39 PM

When i seen that boat in person today i was jealous bro,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Were going to KILL,M on that thing,,,,,,assuming of course that you,l still let me be your friend now that you got a killing machine of your own,,,,,,,,so many people are going to be trying to take my seat away now ,,,,,,,,,,im gonna be kicking some butt,,,lolol

cutbait

01-05-2013, 06:52 PM

Only two seats on this boat.. One is mine other yours. You know that

carpanglerdude

01-05-2013, 11:06 PM

Beautiful boat. Nice work.

This got me thinking. Recently, on random hikes, I've spotted two boat, similar size to your $100, dumped. One is in East Vale/Corona, the other is in Highland. If anyone wants one to do a project on (these were mostly intact but definitely would need some work), let me know. I have no way of hauling 'em out, would love to hear if anyone wants em. Random finds lol.

cutbait

01-06-2013, 07:11 AM

cutbait

01-06-2013, 07:14 AM

See Chris Fish

01-06-2013, 09:27 PM

Just a beautiful rebuild.
You gave that boat another 30 years, at least.
Thanks for sharing the work.

Cartman

01-07-2013, 07:57 AM

For what its worth coming from a guy with no mechanical aptitude and no tools, that was a great post, and your new (old) boat is beautiful. Congratulations on the great job you did. I hope you are very proud of it. It's so much better than buying a new boat, and thanks for taking the time to share the process with all the explanations and photos.

fishinone

01-08-2013, 12:39 PM

Nice rebuild Mike. You've got an instant (read, 7 month gestation) family heirloom there. I can hear you kids telling their grandchildren about how you rebuilt that boat into a fish catching machine.

Now, go get some blood on the deck. We're waiting for the blood soaked reports.

cutbait

04-08-2013, 10:58 AM

Ttt for Lee boy

Karyn

04-08-2013, 03:55 PM

AWESOME JOB! You did a very nice job! It's a ton of work, but somehow you made it look real easy! I sure hope mine turns out as nice as yours.... I am very impressed!

High five!

CL SmooV

04-08-2013, 04:19 PM

Can we go largemouth fishing to christen it?

gletemfeelsteelgary

04-08-2013, 04:38 PM

Can we go largemouth fishing to christen it?

bloooood? will there be Bloooood ? yes? I waaaaaant to go Largemouth fishing : )

cutbait

04-08-2013, 04:49 PM

Hey I did get it out.

6 people went 25 at 5k rpm.

Solo I got it to 28 at 5k rpm

I can squeeze a bit more.

Seemed to troll slow at 1.8

Going to have to play with it soon

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DEVOREFLYER

04-08-2013, 05:10 PM

Very very nice!

WARRIORMIKE

04-08-2013, 10:01 PM

glad to see the project got done..........

Good job

IN2DEEP

04-15-2013, 07:57 PM

Very nice job CB! :Applause:

catchingsomefish

04-15-2013, 09:04 PM

Wow.............................You know all summer and into the fall, Bob was telling me about the boat that you were restoring............You brought that boat back from the dead! Now it looks like a mean, clean, striper killing machine!!!!! Thank you for sharing the progression of the restoration from start to finish, I am getting tired just thinking of all the work, hopefully I will get to meet you in person this year, and see your boat up close..................................Dave