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  1. jgarciajim

    1978 Skeeter Wrangler Sport w/ 79' Johnson 140

    Re: 1978 Skeeter Wrangler Sport w/ 79' Johnson 140 Day 9: Thanks guys, crisis averted. I managed to sweet talk the rental guys into giving me a Christmas present and keeping the unit until Wednesday morning for no extra charge. I also managed to pull both the steering rod out, took some...
  2. jgarciajim

    1978 Skeeter Wrangler Sport w/ 79' Johnson 140

    Re: 1978 Skeeter Wrangler Sport w/ 79' Johnson 140 Thanks Grub! Pulled off the motor just now, probably 5 minutes ago... only one thing, I cant seem to find where to disconnect the tilt/trim hose that goes to the system? It is the only hose left before this baby is floatin free. Here are...
  3. jgarciajim

    1978 Skeeter Wrangler Sport w/ 79' Johnson 140

    Re: 1978 Skeeter Wrangler Sport w/ 79' Johnson 140 Day 8: Took your advice grub, read through the paint thread that you gave me, really liked the stuff they are using on there. Went out today and stocked up on some lumber to build my motor stand and hull stand. Also, figured out a way I...
  4. jgarciajim

    1978 Skeeter Wrangler Sport w/ 79' Johnson 140

    Re: 1978 Skeeter Wrangler Sport w/ 79' Johnson 140 If I can figure out how/what to paint the cap with, I will remove it. But as of now, I am sort of scared, don't want the hull to warp on me. Are there any signs I can look for that might suggest the waterlogged foam? or the rotten stringers...
  5. jgarciajim

    1978 Skeeter Wrangler Sport w/ 79' Johnson 140

    Re: 1978 Skeeter Wrangler Sport w/ 79' Johnson 140 Day 5: Removed the remainder of the seats from the boat, A LOT of rot (seems like the plywood backing was not treated at all before instalation). I am still sanding and scraping away at the glue so that I can install the carpet and new deck...
  6. jgarciajim

    1978 Skeeter Wrangler Sport w/ 79' Johnson 140

    Re: 1978 Skeeter Wrangler Sport w/ 79' Johnson 140 Thanks for all the tips! -The transom was the first thing I checked and it showed no signs of rot and was extremely sturdy. -No rotting on the deck, all of the rotting was on the bench seats which have now been removed. -Lower unit in good...
  7. jgarciajim

    1978 Skeeter Wrangler Sport w/ 79' Johnson 140

    Re: 1978 Skeeter Wrangler Sport w/ 79' Johnson 140 Day 4 (continued): I spent the day today making trips back and forth to Home Depot and stripping all of the carpet from the entire boat except for the fiberglass hatches. That will be done tomorrow. I have kept all of the carpet and labeled...
  8. jgarciajim

    1978 Skeeter Wrangler Sport w/ 79' Johnson 140

    If you like reading, this one is for you guys. Well, I am happy to say that there are very few places these days where people are as helpful as everyone on this forum. I have been reading these forums for a while now and finally decided to officially join. Also, I decided to create a...
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