While it appears to be just a hull of a boat I want to remove the blue paint (prep for future painting), horn (yup I think its original), and other nonstructural members. Given the boat as pictured what should I do first? I look forward to getting this build started and will do so by posing my first question: All which should make for some good discuss and controversy. I am an engineer by trade and like to over analyze and engineer permanent solutions to my problems. I am trying to put features in a 16' aluminum v-hull that I don't think are common, or at very least may take up floor space. Things I would like to discuss, best 4 stroke engine, rib and sidewall reinforcement, flotation (2lb pour vs board), flooring material (RFP, street signs, marine plywood), electrical systems, lighting, seating, etc. I have many questions that I may find answers to in old threads but look forward to sharing my dream build over the next winter with the Tin boat community. This list is subject to change without notice and will likely evolve as I gain knowledge from this forum and personal trials and tribulations.

Because Like I always say 'you pay in time or money.'Īs I have daydreamed an unhealthy amount of days pondering my first boat build, I should like it to included the following: But its really not my place to call out the various types of boaters. I find this to be counter-intuitive to the real boaters that have ample money to throw away on custom fabricated consoles, t-tops, motors, service calls, and other boating accessories. I did not go and finance a new 18' dream boat, I found a free piece of aluminum. What naturally drew me to the forum was a need to construct my own boat, thus saving money and providing a sense of satisfaction that comes only with building something held together with blood, sweat, and tears (not always mine). Solution: Use and general skills to construct said boat by 2021 boating season. Given: Limited monies, time, space, or knowledge on boat building but blessed with the ability to improvise, adapt and overcome (Semper Fi). Purpose: To take a recently acquired early 1970's 16' StarCraft Supersport hull and build a open floor pleasure boat used primarily in the Hudson River and Lake Ontario on New York.

Starcraft supersport 16