1975 Glass Cat XL 1 Restoration Project

[screamer63]

Hi Everyone,

My name is Scott I have just purchased a 1975 Glass Cat XL 1 Bass Boat
it has a Johnson 115HP "Bored out to 125HP" in Running condition as a restore project.
I have been researching in this forum and Wow...
There are some Very talented people in here I will get some Pre pics posted
here ASAP. I look forward to any input or advise any of you have to offer..

I will do all the pre checks i have read about on here transom stringers and so on
and report back with that info.. more to come..

Also I will try to locate and post the Ser# for the boat and engine to help with any Q's

Scott

 

[Bondo]

Re: 1975 Glass Cat XL 1 Restoration Project

Hi Everyone,

My name is Scott I have just purchased a 1975 Glass Cat XL 1 Bass Boat
it has a Johnson 115HP "Bored out to 125HP" in Running condition as a restore project.
I have been researching in this forum and Wow...
There are some Very talented people in here I will get some Pre pics posted
here ASAP. I look forward to any input or advise any of you have to offer..

I will do all the pre checks i have read about on here transom stringers and so on
and report back with that info.. more to come..

Also I will try to locate and post the Ser# for the boat and engine to help with any Q's

Scott

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,..... Bring 'er on,... Let's See it.....

 

[screamer63]

Re: 1975 Glass Cat XL 1 Restoration Project

Ok I am back well great news so far, did the transom and stringer and electrical checks all good pretty dry underneath and no soggy rotted wood under floor or in transom no cracks..I am truly amazed at the shape this boat is in after 30+ yrs and how well it was taken care of Wow..I did have to pull all the wires and rerun them and replace the bad switches and components as needed far to much copper corrosion for my liking but no biggie i know wiring and electrical. Well so far I have removed all the carpet and started the fiberglass sanding and rewiring I decided I will re carpet the main deck area and I will use the tough coat nonskid tan paint on the front area and all the storage area panels.. Ok I will try to post some pics hope this works

http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p558/screamer63/2012-04-21150851.jpg

http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p558/screamer63/2012-04-21151058.jpg

http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p558/screamer63/2012-04-21150653.jpg

This is the Engine 1975 115 Johnson Power shift II "It is very clean for its age"

http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p558/screamer63/2012-04-21151243.jpg


Ok back to work on my baby more info and pics to come hope you all enjoy it as much as I am
Oh and if you have any questions or advice please I welcome All info or Tips you may have..