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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Ok thank you, I’ll probably fill the tank full of water after rinsing it a few times unless I can put a purge on the tank with argon. Working in the petrochemical industry has taught me not to mess around with flammable vapours and any source of heat lol. I’ll have to figure out a way to tackle...
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    i figured it would be a lot of stress onto the hose to bend it that much, as well as probably creating a dip in the line that would give me a headache when fueling. I have the tools and equipment to weld aluminum with my TIG machine. I'll look into cutting the neck on its vertical part and...
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Cut the plastic runners to fit my tank and life it off the bottom, gonna attach them to the tank with some Gflex 650 after I address a few spots with some pitting using the same epoxy. The plastic should be thick enough to provide the gap at the bottom crease off the hull but if not he got some...
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    got the back 4'x8' cut to shape and fit into the hull, it was the easiest shape to start with while i had minimal time to work away on it, ill need another sheet for the section of flooring closer to the bow in my main deck, as well as using some remaining plywood for the floor at the back.
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Rain all day today, I’ve had my 1/2” ply waiting in the boat ready to be cut to size for my flooring and today’s the day I’ll begin. Got my 1/8” thick, 1-1/2” leg length aluminum angle all measured, measured, cut, measured, and riveted in to place lol. Used 0.183” diameter countersink rivets...
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    been at a standstill again due to unforeseen challenges and other life events lately. Got the plywood flooring for my casting deck sealed up with OTF and then painted with oil based paint. I plan to use a marine vinyl for the flooring since my last boat had carpet and I was not a fan. I’ve got...
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    got the bow section complete, cut all of the flooring to fit and pre drilled all the mounting holes in the sub flooring before drilling into the wood so I could properly seal each hole. Planning on completing the rest of the floor within the hull so I can avoid scratching paint while fitting the...
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Sub flooring beneath bow casting deck cut and fit into place. Gotta seal and paint the wood and will install once foam is under/around the spaces and the frame is in.
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Got my transom cap fabricated, happy with how it went for looks. Started a corner cap design that I may refine up to look a bit neater and tie everything together. Began roughing in the wooden storage subfloor pieces and happy with their fit considering it will all be painted and wrapped in...
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Unfortunately this is the only picture I have at the moment of the tank between the stringers, I’ve read to not let the weight rest on the ribs in the bottom of my hull so that’s why I thought I should be welding brackets to suspend it between my stringers. My biggest thing is having a way to...
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    New Controls Swap

    Thank you, I haven’t had time to go look at the wiring harness plug but I figure that was the most important factor and the shift/throttle cables obviously aren’t as specific besides them needed to be compatible with the control box.
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Not sure if anyone follows this thread but I’ve been looking for some answers in mounting the 15 gallon aluminum fuel tank that came with the hull. I don’t have any pictures of it but originally it was between the stringers and held down with some metal strapping that was riveted to the...
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    New Controls Swap

    It unfortunately wasn't my idea, PO did it to get the controls split and disconnected. I didn't know if any 8 pin harness remote controls would work as long as the harness was compatible and the cable movement directions were correct.
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Finally got some power for the hull, found this 93' Merc 75hp for sale by the original owner who had it gone over by the outboard mechanic at the shop he worked at. As far as i'm aware it needs a new voltage regulator but an even 130# on all 3 cylinders and runs like a top. Was impressed by how...
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    New Controls Swap

    I've got a new to me 1993 75 hp merc that came with some controls mounted on a center console whaler. The old shift/throttle cables were cut when removed from the whaler to avoid ripping up the floor lol. I have read through the manual and see that Mercury listed the Quicksilver Commander 2000...
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Back onto the trailer, time to finish fabricating the top and corner transom caps and fit them up before painting the transom and then finally the interior.
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Well I finally finished painting, was a struggle finding the right times between window replacement in my house and fighting the humidity and heat we’ve had, power went out from a nearby storm as I had the paint opened about to mix and then wouldn’t have any air. Got my Honolulu blue sprayed on...
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    After 2 coats of epoxy primer I used some scotch brite and scuffed the surface and then laid down a nice even coat of reduced primer as my sealer coat. Went on very nicely and was happy with the results. Heading into town tomorrow to get the compatible urethane reducer for my topcoat and...
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    got my primer sprayed, was difficult at first dialing in the gun to the right settings for my epoxy primer but once I found the sweet spot it was a breeze. Went on super nicely with great coverage, 1 thin coat and a second medium coat and by the time I cleaned my tools it was looking nice...
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