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Bathroom mock up test. Seems pretty dimensionally luxurious to me. Will see if this meets the admiralty's standards later...

Felt like I was commiting a crime but I started the cutting and modifying of the nice teak table to turn it into the countertop. +More components like the awesome Ford V8 logo that the helm station desperately needed before even being built lol Really like how the bilge panel has a built in...

Thanks, I'm not completely sure how I'll do it but one way or another- this boat is getting an XL teak swim platform. I was trying to do it completely out of aluminum but the scrap gods never did yield any pieces the right thickness and big enough over the past few months. So it's going to be a...

Looks like it's getting really close to mounting time! What's with the little red dots on the fuse panel? Are those fuse failure indicators?? If that's the case I think I may just have to grab one of those myself! I like regular old cheap, easy to pull, buss fuses way more than the thin glass...

Catch of the day! Got some great used materials at the scrap including part of an old roach coach for my kitchen area (ingrained from former shipyard days- this pattern was the symbol of comfort) and a badly bent up but totally saveable polished SS 22lb Lewmar plow anchor for just $75! That...

Shoehorning these Hugh Jass brand fuel tanks in here along with a bigger water tank to boot has made the port side filler neck area a bit tight. Ordered a preformed 90° Gates fuel hose section that should make the turn smoothly enough so it'll flow well and won't be a slow pain in the ass to...

Picked up the smaller swim platform and decided it is way too small. Picked up the distressed larger one to combine the two into one big platform. We'll see how that works out! Started putting water system together yesterday, pump has some serious pressure! The $20 cold only SS sink faucet came...

Alright, I like the idea of the glue on there too. Maybe people are tightening the clamps too much before it tacks up and causing it to slip off. I'll probably glue it on good, snug the clamp, then tighten it down good the next day.

Thanks, that's exactly what I was looking for! I've been looking at so many part numbers lately with this build that my eyes are going crossed lol I'm going to order the shift cable right now bc I definitely need to upgrade that. Will order the boot as soon as I can verify the type.

My bad, I misread. I'll pull it apart and see if it has that flat spot or not. Definitely concerned about the bellows being reliably sealed as I've read about them pulling off sometimes. Do you believe in using the special bellows sealant? I have read some people say it's great and basically...

Great progress, looks like you're diving right in! Like Watermann said, the wood supports aren't visible really so if replacing you don't have to be as fancy as mahogany or teak. In my 74 Chieftain it has plywood supports under there... I was surprised as my Starchief had the mahogany. In any...

Thanks Bondo, so you think the Alpha one drive bellows should be fine for the MC-1? I haven't checked it for the flat spot yet. The shift cable that is in there works but this is the time to replace it. I read about running a tap through to clean the old threads, sounds pretty straightforward. I...

Just like those Chieftain 182112 shared would be perfect. It's nice to elevate the seats anyway for better visibility and sometimes you end up with some extra space left for storage pockets and stuff!

Hello, I am looking to order seals and a shift cable for my new to me Mercruiser 888. It is from a 1974 Starcraft with a 302 V8. It has an MC-1 outdrive and looks like it has the "old style shift cable". Anyone know which kit (or kits) is a good quality one that'll include the seals and stuff I...

Also- great to see another Chieftain owner diving into the refit process! There are some very helpful and knowledgeable people here to help so don't get discouraged if you feel like you've hit a wall or something. I think these classic old boats are great and comparatively very easy to work on...

I totally agree, definitely farther forward like under the seats for balance. These boats are so light for their size (which is awesome for mpg and trailering!) so the engine and drive is a huge portion of the boat's total weight. The fuel tanks farther forward will be a better balance for sure...

Me too! I'm so glad I didn't end up making a quick one myself out of the 2x10's or ply or something bc this one seems just right. Always loved the look of wood grain bow pulpits on sailboats. I thought the stainless insert with the roller was really nicely done. If this is a pulpit from a known...

Also picked up a few other critical items like the main bilge pump, 20A float switch, a wooden alcohol rack for the bar, the anchor locker inspection window, an obligatory pirate bottle opener, and the second bathroom window. Don't have a picture of the bathroom window yet. The pump is Huge! I...

Picked up a sweet new (used) heavy duty teak pulpit with bow roller! This should be perfect for the profish 1000 windlass and Mantus anchor I'm installing and also add a nice organic touch to the bow area. Anchor locker fab will have to start soon...

Thanks! I am planning on putting powerful rare earth magnets recessed into the wood block spacer on the outside of the door that the door handle is yet to be mounted to. I think these will be enough to keep the door in the open or closed position when seas are not heavy. But the slider has very...