New 1981 19' long deck JCraft owner (project)

[David]

I'm a bit envious, as I'm a long time J craft fan. Ski prop? My brother (200 lb) and I (170 lb) both pulled out on one ski, two feet in bindings, behind a 19 J with a 120 Evinrude using a 17" 4 blade Stiletto prop. After that I bought the same prop for use on my 100 Johnson and its now on my 115 Etec.

[CottagerGreg]

Thanks for the info guys... great help! I am sure I will have more with good upolstery shops in the Greater Toronto area as I need my seats redone.

Otherwise today before I shrink wrapped the boat I made a quick 1/8" steel plate for the transom and PL Bonded it to get a good seal. I owe it a washer on the left side and then a coat of paint too. I thought it be a good idea to spread the load out from the engine mounting bolts.



Shrink wrap in progress..





I did leave an area beside the engine un shrunk as I was to do a couple odd ends before totally sealing it up.

[Tomanytoys]

Take Greg up on his offer to try props at Allisonwonderland...pack a lunch he's got a few props! Lol

Hey Paul,.......it's 2 words "Allison Wonderland".......just sayin.
;-)

[LittleCharger]

Hey Paul,.......it's 2 words "Allison Wonderland".......just sayin.
;-)

When does the second wing go on! lol

[David]

you could get the upholstery done by Gwen in Brechin. She's in the yellow pages. Nice work.

[Tomanytoys]

When does the second wing go on! lol

Hmmm......not sure. No second wing.
got a spot sorted out for another building, 30 x 48 or so.....
we'll see.
Space is running out though......
/;-)

[BoomerMuskoka]

be careful around that cheatin' yamaha guy ^ hes probably got oversized Excel carbs on that J-yami jk ...

[CottagerGreg]

Hopefully going to chat with John Spaeth this weekend and see what parts he has laying around...

He even offered to do an inspection of the hull and core if I can bring the boat by. Sadly its a bit snowy outside.

He also indicated he'll send me to him upholstery guy.

[CottagerGreg]

So in doing some research I found that another Jcraft used this fiberglass sub-structure under the rear seat and it's glassed into the hull. Any idea on where to get one? Think it make a nice base on the rear seat I have planned to build.

[DoktorC]

So in doing some research I found that another Jcraft used this fiberglass sub-structure under the rear seat and it's glassed into the hull. Any idea on where to get one? Think it make a nice base on the rear seat I have planned to build.

Check with John...I think that's one of his parts.

[donmac]

there's two good marine upholstery shops much closer than Brechin! within 5km of you I'd say! I'll watch for the boat ,I'm on Sparrow!

[CottagerGreg]

there's two good marine upholstery shops much closer than Brechin! within 5km of you I'd say! I'll watch for the boat ,I'm on Sparrow!

Don- which places are you referring to? I'd like to give them a call.


I am in Deep Bay.. my other boat is the red flake and black Mastercraft Xstar... sure you have seen that around....

[donmac]

pm sent

[donmac]

I have an inboard jcraft that I'd like to complete sometime! It's needing a little tlc in the bottom wood inserts, I've already pulled out the stringers and panels, but other projects keep jumping in front of it!
you keep that wavemaker in deepbay and we'll get along fine!LOL

[donmac]

stop in and see me when you get the boats wet again. I'm the property manager at Grandview,can't get much closer than that!