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  1. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Help.......

    Hi there 😊 I'm not overly familiar with boats of that vintage bit is there any HIN numbers stamped in the hull anywhere or tags affixed? On my 88 the numbers are stamped starboard side of the stern on the outside. Maybe Search the internet for pictures of what he said it is and go from there but...
  2. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Good morning, I attached the transom seal after a failed attempt earlier. Because it isn't molded to the shape of the Seal area I put some sealant every couple of inches and secured it with painters tape to hold it in place while the sealant sets up enough to get it installed, I've had it...
  3. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I wanted to pass along some information I learned today as far as the piece pictured. This is located on the inside below the transom plate and if it appears bent or deformed in any way ( especially by the bolt holes) it's a sign of a rotted transom. OMC and Volvo/Penta have the but unsure of...
  4. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I'm starting the cleanup, painting of the outdrive components. The transom plate came out nice and will work on the upper drive unit tomorrow. If I can paint enough of everything I'll pretend I have an alpha unit 🤣
  5. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I cleaned the front upholstery and middle seats and came out better than expected. I have to work on the seat fitment with Bayliners awesome setup....um no. Gave her a complete bath also and even the blue came out a bit. I know may be a bit early with still needing to install the mechanicals...
  6. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    It's a small step but reassembly is starting.
  7. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    The gelcoat is finished. I touched everything under the dash that was wood related. Damn it's brilliant lol.
  8. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I pulled the walk through interior so I could seal the wood underneath and I'm glad I did. It will be gelcoated like everything else. I don't think there is much else I can do in this area.
  9. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    1989 2.3l TKO. What does "TKO" mean?

    The only term that comes to mind is "total knock out". Not sure if that is correct though.
  10. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I unfortunately have to take another break from her but for a great reason this time being my youngest daughter is getting married.! I have my lists made and am at least window shopping at the moment 🙃😅. I want to go over the engine again since the poor thing has been collecting dust for 2 years.
  11. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    A little more progress, the weather is cooperating a bit.
  12. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I made alot of progress today. The outside of the transom is finished as well as the engine area, seating area. The rest will be easy lol
  13. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Pulling the hull helped some but the issue that created the biggest problem was that the shelves under the consoles had rotted and didn't realize it till after everything was set. What I eventually did was get the windshield assembly straight as mush as I could by jacking them up and getting...
  14. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    It's a start.
  15. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Well I backed as much of her in the garage as I could with the rain but I have all the glass finished. Ground out the cracks on the gelcoat for the transom and will be using the fairing putty on it and the floor today. I hope to put the non-wax gelcoat on the bilge area today.
  16. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Really no cooperation from the weather last week and this upcoming week to do any glassing between the deluge of rain a couple of days ago and the up to 3 inches they're expecting starting this afternoon. There has been this issue with the misaligned windshield that has annoyed me since day one...
  17. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Bow is all reinforced, I couldn't believe that there were stress cracks here! Finally my glassing is looking like it should......transparent!
  18. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Another noob mistake discovered! When I repaired under the consoles it splayed a bit so now I'm down to doing this before final adjustments on the windshield. To my defense though the shelves underneath were rotted so that didn't help I'm sure 😉
  19. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    You aren't kidding! Between weather and the increased cost of everything this year has been a wash so far. I am so ready to get past this part lol
  20. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Just a small update. I finished the flotation foam today and am planning on ordering the last of my resin this week and then fair it smooth and hope to start gelcoating in a few weeks.
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