Pics, plus the pdf of the original brochure came in handy again this morning. When I was pulling apart I just cut the shift cables and could not remember which hole they came out of. Sure wish I had the v4 85 rude the brochure has hanging on her.... anyway figure how to attach shift cables...
The stringers will be rotten as well, quite possibly the transom too. Big project, make sure you love this boat enough to spend the time and money on it.
Sure glad I took pics of the floor before I ripped it out.
One on wrong side and since all painted and angle cut edges can not just flip but I was also thinking of adding and extra hole on that side so gtg. All under the center console so hidden. There were also two holes about 1.5...
So far has prob twice the foam as original, more to come. Have laid out the livewell drain line. Should have the next floor section in today if I can beat the heat.
Welp...
Hit 96 heat index by 1030, I try to quit at 90.
Wife got hangry for fried chicken livers so did a run for those, she is now calm(ish).
Got the bow nose section in and riveted with a glop of 4200 at each hole and the bow stuffed with pink board. Uses a large flange river so...
Not much can compare to the smell of an old two stroke boat motor in an early morning, but pvc primer and cement sure comes close..... bonus is this for the old boat. It will be my wire chase. I used two 45s to smooth out the 90 for ease of pushing wires.
I'm hoping there is enough room up front for my 6 gallon tank. If you look hard I have a fuel line ran up to there. If not enough room I'll prob custome build something up there.
