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  1. IslandExplorer

    1975 oday 22

    I found a waterwheel like that on my boat too! Can be nice having a dedicated standalone speedometer vs having to use your plotter. Haven't decided if I'll keep mine. So it's leaking around that fitting there? Like from the rain or did you do a test splash!?
  2. IslandExplorer

    1975 oday 22

    I don't know about you, but the mystery of the sealed vberth would be tough for me.. There isn't even an inspection hole? Maybe just foam or nothing in there but who knows!
  3. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    A few small victories. Stove works great in its mounting, oven consistently held 425 over about 2 hrs last night as a test. Water system remaining pressurized over night with pump off. Found one super slow leak at a hose clamp, not bad!
  4. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Ford 302 ready for tuneup. You can see the terrible freeze plug condition. The ones I have to replace are brass and seem like they'd last way longer. These old Mercruisers came with steel from the factory I'm guessing? Some have surely been replaced over the years as the expandable types show.
  5. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Luckily I spotted this tiny stowaway that hopped onto the parts I was snapping shots of and was able to get her to safety. Watch out for little rubber crumbs (presumably from mfg cutting) clinging inside new filler hoses. Old plastic filler necks are in terrible shape.
  6. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Yes, I sure am. And the Mercruiser model 1 outdrive. Hoping the 302 is going to hold up ok but until underway in regular use conditions I won't really know.. Still haven't done my tune up to it yet but I did weld the crane boom up stronger yesterday adding a safety chain and hoisted the motor up...
  7. IslandExplorer

    1975 oday 22

    Ah, custom companionway door with screened windows, I like it. Plexi looks super thick! That mildew preventer spray for outside furniture actually works pretty good. Or maybe some Kilz topcoat under there. The filler thing I think I have figured out- There is a special model porta potti (Visa...
  8. IslandExplorer

    1975 oday 22

    Sweet, congrats! That thing looks pretty clean already really, the mildew underneath should be easy to get out of there with a good bleaching and brushing and letting sunlight in if possible. What's the plexi glass piece? Is that a sunroof insert for the hatch? Did they say why water tank was...
  9. IslandExplorer

    my soon to be

    Oh nice, that motor looks very clean indeed, doesn't look like it's ever seen salt so that's a huge plus! You lake guys have it made! lol My buddy has an identical looking Mariner 6hp on his Catalina 22 with a standard prop and it pushes it around great.
  10. IslandExplorer

    my soon to be

    Haha wow, I've encountered some similar misinfo with some sellers before too. Crazy how people own big things like that for years and years and don't even know what it is. 🤣 Can't wait to see that hull shine right up when you do the wax! That's awesome it came with 3 sails, hear those babies are...
  11. IslandExplorer

    my soon to be

    Yeah, you're right, everything has to be tweaked. lol I'm definitely a subscriber to the "if it ain't broke- fix it till it is!" mantra 🤣 Sometimes I wish I could just leave things alone.. lol You could always color coordinate with the hull or, better yet, do something really unique all of your...
  12. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    As a friend reminded me, might be time to touch base with the mechanical systems I haven't even touched since focusing on the cabin for so long. Cabin is pretty close, so figured it is indeed time to check on the below deck cockpit area and start getting that sweet small block V8 back in there...
  13. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    That's definitely good to know! Was wondering how the edges were fastened. Hoping I don't have to dig in to that.. Luckily the bow deck feels really sturdy walking on it now that the supports are back in and adjusted a little. Hoping sealant and paint will finish up the bow later. It definitely...
  14. IslandExplorer

    my soon to be

    That's a nice clean looking boat! Love the cabin setup and that little folding door! That kitchen area looks very nice and neat, is that a pressurized alcohol stove? Cushions look like they're in great shape, looks like the previous owner loved her. Hope you keep the earthy green!
  15. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Stove/oven pocket. Left air gap all around with pathways for air to convect around the oven to help cool it. Aluminum tape should help reflect some heat and provide some fire resistance. Water pump, accumulator tank, and most of the hoses are in a separated area behind the stove.
  16. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Kitchen now complete with its cupboards. Made it so there is an optional fold out 16" extension to the kitchen counter for extra filleting and baking room. Simple aluminum piano hinge attached to the teak. Still need to make a prop rod for it. Kitchen counter is pretty descent sized in compact...
  17. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Today was a real blood bath lol That's what ya get for cutting wiry damn stainless steel in a rush without gloves like an idiot! In any case, that material will work nice as a heat shield and easy clean splash guard. Aluminum taped underside of kitchen cabinets. Will be getting a small heat...
  18. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Plumbing for sink completed. Added a valve setup allowing to run off either of the two different pickups on tank. One is half way up and allows only first 50% of the 15G, the other draws from bottom of tank and goes to empty. Water flows very smoothly at all ranges with the pressure reservoir at...
  19. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Stove mounted with aluminum isolation tabs, aluminum taped, faucet fitted up, recess in wall for door handle, etc.
  20. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Progress. Windlass and anchor rode locked and loaded, cedar ceiling over dining area.
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