1987 STARFIRE

[RNGRDVE]

My bad. You I/O guys prefer bearded and horned farm animals.

Maybe.

 

[Gimme Fuel]

This is how it would look in the water. Profile/waterline taken from youtube video screenshot.

 

[atc250r]

I think one of those 520/XR Drive packages would be ideal for Dave. With all the money he saved getting this boat for free the $44K should be no problem to swing.

 

[Gimme Fuel]

I think one of those 520/XR Drive packages would be ideal for Dave. With all the money he saved getting this boat for free the $44K should be no problem to swing.

Right! With all that weight in the back it would look like it is ready for launch sitting still! Who says you need to be able to see over the bow?

 

[atc250r]

Sim will be happy to give Dave a lesson on how to drive standing up and besides, once he gets that puppy tolling he'll be able to see.

 

[cturboaddict]

Shut up Dave....Who asked you anyways? Bwhahahaha!

Those are a beeotch to draw in CAD.....at least in 3D. Ive tried for old class projects.

I thought I did purdy good for drawing it all off of imported and dimensionally scaled GOOGLE images......Yes, I used the dreaded GOOGLE machine....

They aren't that bad. But you gotta step out of AutoCad and dig into Inventor or equivalent Solid Modeling software...

Source: A.D.D.A Certified Mechanical Drafter with a degree in CAD/Full time Project Manager & Lead Draftsman...

And no, not a bad job for importing. Pretty resourceful if you ask me. You conveyed your message.

 

[Gimme Fuel]

They aren't that bad. But you gotta step out of AutoCad and dig into Inventor or equivalent Solid Modeling software...

Source: A.D.D.A Certified Mechanical Drafter with a degree in CAD/Full time Project Manager & Lead Draftsman...

And no, not a bad job for importing. Pretty resourceful if you ask me. You conveyed your message.

Bah, those were just 5 min concept drawings on my lunch time. I didn't try to make em pretty yet! Ive been a CAD Draftsman for 11 years now. And I am 80% complete with my ME degree.

I have spent a lot of time in Inventor 7/8 and love it. Also a bunch of solid works, solid edge, and little UG. I used to design/modify steering column test or chassis part gauging machines in solid edge. Inventor was always much better. I miss using the 3D programs really. I was bored once and did photo real rendering of volvo penta dp drive in inventor......looked awesome. Where I work now (for past 7 years) we use CAD and ArcGIS mostly for simple site plans.

 

[cturboaddict]

Last time we chat you were still finishing your ME degree...
I know your a CAD guy...

Inventor 2014 is what I'm using now along with AutoCad, but I do like Solidworks.

I'd like to take on the ME, but it's just too much with my current life

 

[Gimme Fuel]

Last time we chat you were still finishing your ME degree...
I know your a CAD guy...

Inventor 2014 is what I'm using now along with AutoCad, but I do like Solidworks.

I'd like to take on the ME, but it's just too much with my current life

Ahh, I remember that chat now! Yea, it takes a lot to get the ME trying to work and pay bills full time. My college has a highly accredited program but has no structure for working professionals to obtain the degree. Most of the upper level ME classes are in the friggin afternoons or late morning and only one section is offered at a time. It is aggrivating. I could have been done a long time ago if my Operations Manager at work was more accomodating. It got to the point now where I had to get more senior management to tell him to be flexible with my schedule seeing as the company is paying for it now provided I get B's or better.

I'm sure those seemingly great programs I used back in 04/05/06 are even better with another half decade of improvements. I know I hated it when CAD changed all the menus and buttons in v2013 but I am used to it now. I do think it has slowed some tasks down though and makes you pay more attention than just remembering where you put the buttons. Anymore, I go old skool and type most commands I frequently use.

 

[cturboaddict]

I still always switch back to classic.....

 

[DropTop5.0]

How's the boats coming along Dave? Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[RNGRDVE]

It's not, haven't touched in a long time. Money and life put the project on hold. A small amount of prep work and it will be ready to start rebuilding.

 

[RNGRDVE]

I got tired of seeing the insane amount of body shop dust on the boat so it got a quick wash.



then I covered it with the bosses 63 split window cover. It doesn't fit too well but should help. Ill add some plastic sheeting over that to keep the body filler dust out.

 

[DropTop5.0]

Nice, stored high and dry as a Check should be. The pampered life.

 

[senator-holland]

Never saw yours, maybe i have to stop by your shop Dave!

 

[RNGRDVE]

Sounds good. If I come up with some spare cash I'll hopefully make some progress is the near future. I need to figure out how much core I need and see if anyone has leftovers from old projects laying around. I could save a few $$ and clean out people's garages at the same time.

 

[JT Patroni]

I have a 2' x 2' (approx) piece of 1/2" balsa core left over from my resto if that is any help. Yours for the asking, just pay the ship charge.

 

[RNGRDVE]

I have a 2' x 2' (approx) piece of 1/2" balsa core left over from my resto if that is any help. Yours for the asking, just pay the ship charge.

Thanks Jim that would be awesome. I need to measure the area Monday to see what the total amount I need is. I'll pm my shipping address and I can either mail $$ or have a friend paypal it.

 

[Problem Child]

I like this boat Dave. Looks tough. BOTM!

 

[RNGRDVE]

I like this boat Dave. Looks tough. BOTM!

Thanks. There's an offer on the table for it and I'm torn between selling and finishing. Some bad luck a few months back hurt me financially but I'm trying to find a way to finish. Bumming rides is getting old, I want to be able to hit the water whenever I want.