1977 Lund S-18

[mrkris]

Greetings,

I'm starting work on my second boat project, a 1977 Lund S-18 with a Mercury 500. Lund builds the best boats!

http://www.krisnkerri.com/gallery2/v/crazyprojects/18foot-lund/18-foot-lund-boat+024.JPG.html

Lets see, after reading this list for a few weeks I see these as no-no's

1. treated lumber
2. steel screws/bolts
3. greased steering cables
4. being in a hurry

Lets hope it turns our well!

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: 1977 Lund S-18

Welcome to iboats!

Take a look in our completed project section and you will see some work done on Lund boats http://forums.iboats.com/forumdisplay.php?f=407

 

[archbuilder]

Re: 1977 Lund S-18

Nice looking boat. "being in a hurry" is another website I think! Good luck and thanks for posting her!

 

[mrkris]

Re: 1977 Lund S-18

So, here's an update.

-removed all the old seats
-removed the engine
-removed the transom + splash well
-removed the steering system.

-replaced the old rotted transom with a custom solid oak version
-repainted the inside and out

Next steps

-install new teleflex nfb steering system
-replace splashwell
-install new plywood floor +carpet
-install new bimini top (6' x 42" )
-install engine.

I'll try to add some photos soon.

 

[Andy in NY]

Re: 1977 Lund S-18

So, here's an update.

-removed all the old seats
-removed the engine
-removed the transom + splash well
-removed the steering system.

-replaced the old rotted transom with a custom solid oak version
-repainted the inside and out

Next steps

-install new teleflex nfb steering system
-replace splashwell
-install new plywood floor +carpet
-install new bimini top (6' x 42" )
-install engine.

I'll try to add some photos soon.

did you make the transom with oak ply or dimensional wood??

for the plywood for the deck (its deck, not floor btw ) make sure to use epoxy resin. poly has no strength on its own and will crack (as i am learning now from my own boat)

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: 1977 Lund S-18

Nice old Lund

They are great hulls, almost as sweet as an old Starcraft

Sounds like you have made lots of progress. x2 on using epoxy to seal any wood that goes in the rig. It will keep it rot free for a long time.

Good luck, and we look forward to seeing some more pics!

 

[mrkris]

Re: 1977 Lund S-18

For the transom, I used a solid white oak board; 1 3/4 x 15 x 60. I have access to a 20" grizzly planer and a 24" grizzly sander. It weighs 30 lbs. Its pretty tough. Burned up my scroll saw cutting it to fit.

 

[mrkris]

Re: 1977 Lund S-18

transom photo

 

[mrkris]

Re: 1977 Lund S-18

paint job, note nice bright red

 

[mrkris]

Re: 1977 Lund S-18

-installed new teleflex nfb steering system + new wheel
-replaced splashwell
-installed new plywood floor (no carpet yet)
-installed engine.

Ready for some fishing.

 

[eds3172]

Re: 1977 Lund S-18

More pics!

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: 1977 Lund S-18

Looks good, nice job. I'd love to find an old Lund like that for a project someday.

Do you have any photos of the interior?

 

[bonz_d]

Re: 1977 Lund S-18

paint job, note nice bright red

Nice job! What kind and color red is that?