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melas1
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Hi guys! I've been visiting for about a year now and I have enjoyed your posts. It looks like I may have a new project boat. just aquired a 19' Star CC that was made in Perry, Fl. It's been sitting under my buddy's house at shell point for about 2 years. I just brought her back to Ga. to see if it could be salvaged into something. Anybody have any info on these boats?
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Afraid I'm not of any help with the boat; but, welcome anyway. I'm sure someone will chime in once the long weekend is up. :thumbup:
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Welcome aboard, Melas1.

I have no knowledge of a Star boat. Is it glass or aluminum?
What was I supposed to do today?
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This is a glass bost made by Welch Custom Fiberglass in Perry Fl. apparently sometime in the 70's. In the last few hours I have found the transom rotted as well as some soft spots in the floor. The hull appears to be very sound and looks as though it would make a good bay boat. I'm considering doing a major rebuild because of the potential. But, my experience with fiberglass has been limited. Have any of you guys ever tackled something like this?
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Post by rocket »

Sounds like you gat a PROJECT on your hands.
Good luck :beer: :smt004
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Yea, thanks Rocket. The plan is to strip the inside down to the hull and start over. I don't know what to be looking for in regards to floor material. Marine ply or some NASA type material. Any thoughts?
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You don't want to know my first thought. I'd be inclined to start with a different boat, only because I'd rather be fishing than working on a boat.
However, good luck with it. There are guys around here who can point you in the right direction. :thumbup: :thumbup:
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If you want to save some money, buy a boat that doesn't need that much attention....If you like tinkering on boats, have the tools, the time and the money to bring it back to life...then it's a good project.

Some places to start doing some research would be on the following pages: classicseacraft.com, classicmako.com, thehulltruth.com, bateau2.com

Your budget will decide what materials you want to use...Post some pics we would love to see the boat
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Post by rocket »

Chalk wrote:If you want to save some money, buy a boat that doesn't need that much attention....If you like tinkering on boats, have the tools, the time and the money to bring it back to life...then it's a good project.

Some places to start doing some research would be on the following pages: classicseacraft.com, classicmako.com, thehulltruth.com, bateau2.com

Your budget will decide what materials you want to use...Post some pics we would love to see the boat
See... :-D
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