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87 star flite resto. Where to start????

Doubles

Doubles

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If any of you remember me I have picked up my dad's old starflite. Well after learning that I could no longer pursue my old hobby with my kids. I now have a new hobby. Restoring this starflite. But I could truly use some help. Not sure where to start. But I do know I plan to put some money into it. Also I am not looking to outrun anything and everything I would be happy with mid 70's to 80'sfor speed. I have got my interior man picked out. Would like to start this project in the winter but would like to get things together.

Thanks ahead to any comments.
 
I started by searching restoration threads on this and other forums. (This one is the best.) Take a good look at your boat and determine what needs to be rebuilt. Then it's a matter of how deep you want to go and how much time and money you can afford. I spent a summer tearing off and replacing the roof on my house so I had plenty of time to think about and research my boat. BTW what was your old hobby?

P.S. post some pictures
 
Mid 70s is going to take a 3.0 liter 250 with 6 to 10 inches of set back. You can squeeze more out of it but at that point you're really giving up the practicality of the boat for things like tubing and skiing. Going faster will take a 300.

John
 
Doubles said:
If any of you remember me I have picked up my dad's old starflite. Well after learning that I could no longer pursue my old hobby with my kids. I now have a new hobby. Restoring this starflite. But I could truly use some help. Not sure where to start. But I do know I plan to put some money into it. Also I am not looking to outrun anything and everything I would be happy with mid 70's to 80'sfor speed. I have got my interior man picked out. Would like to start this project in the winter but would like to get things together.

Thanks ahead to any comments.
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Well, I suggest repowering with a 300hp Merc to get those speeds. Have you ever driven a boat at 70mph plus?
 
Thank you to all that have posted so far. To answer a few questions so far.
1 Yes I have drove a boat at that speed. My father owned a mirage jaguar. Another check that was clocked at over 70. And a jet boat that ran over 80. Got that part covered. LOL. Like running that speed to get the blood pumping.

2 I have been absorbing the info that has been distributed on this forum. Great info.

3 I have over 50 pics on my galaxy 4 just can't seem to get them on the site.

4 old hobby flying model aircraft

5 interior redone, repaint, gauges replaced, not sure what is under the carpet in the floor. Would like to personalize it with some other touches. Thinking about a foot pedal.

Again this boat has sentimental value to it. Just want to make it something I can b proud of.
 
get you a photobucket account. install the app and upload them from the phone and it is all free!

well Keith I guess great minds think alike!!
 
I have to use my computer after I get them from my phone. Go to photobucket.com then right click your picture and copy then go to your post right click and paste.
 
You linked your whole album. I can see them all.

Would look like this if you copy and paste but its alot of pics so the way you did is fine.
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Stick with a 6" backplate,go for hydraulic it will make a difference.The boat will like the 10" setback more however the transom/splaswell will not.There is weight to be saved and that it self will lesson the need for additional setback.A 225 will get you in the mid 70s but you will need to drive it for it to get there.A 250xs should be low 80s and a 300xs mid 80s possibly a bit more.I can't stress enough to not go more then 6 the splash well is the weak link on the starflite.I would still have mine had it been a different color,one of my favorite boats I've had for sure.
 
keith4216 said:
You linked your whole album. I can see them all.

Would look like this if you copy and paste but its alot of pics so the way you did is fine.
20140428_194810_zpscine1ytw.jpg
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That is what I thought I did. Maybe it is because all I am using is my phone and ipad. Don't have a desktop computer anymore. I have an old laptop, maybe that will work.
There is a forum called flying giants that is setup just like this one, with the exception of the pics. There is a specific place in the forum where u can add the pic before u post.
 
nice if you are using an ipad copy the IMG link for each picture, then paste it into the reply.
 
nathan said:
nice if you are using an ipad copy the IMG link for each picture, then paste it into the reply.
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Thanks nathan, where would u suggest to get the backplate. Not sure what is on it now but I can move the motor vertically. I think there is a pic in the above album. If no I have one.
 
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I'm guessing that if you're restoring the boat you're going to be doing stringers or a proper set of knees at the minimum. If that's the case a 10 inch plate should be no problem. See how much you have already and order a pair of brackets from Bob's Machine. They make 4 and 6 inch brackets and they're relatively inexpensive.

John
 
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