1976 viking Deckboat build

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1976 viking Deckboat build

what a coincidence??

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1976 viking Deckboat build

well...the rubber from the rubrail is out, and part of the aluminum channel....if i have ebough light left, i might go out and drill out the rest of the rivets...

dirty messy job

 

[Rickairmedic]

Re: 1976 viking Deckboat build

DJ be gentle with the aluminum the rubber isnt to expensive to replace but the aluminum. Good luck tonight . I am around if you decide to pull the cap let me know and I can pop over .


Rick

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1976 viking Deckboat build

what a mess...
got the rest of the rub rail completely off and got the cap off oc the boat...wasn't too heavy....
surprise...surprise...gonna have to rebuild the transom after all

posted some pictures on my photbucket account

http://s726.photobucket.com/albums/ww264/mrdjflores/boat/

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1976 viking Deckboat build

thanks...i could have used the help, but didn't see the post. a couple of my son's friends helped my lift it off

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1976 viking Deckboat build

now i need to find an engine hoist to lift the engine and intermediate houseing out. can't remember who i loaned my to

 

[Rickairmedic]

Re: 1976 viking Deckboat build

DJ sounds like you need to get on the horn to freinds and familly and see ( who hasnt bothered to return ) your hoist . I would offer mine but I borrow my neighbors usually we swap tools back and forth pretty regularly.


Rick

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1976 viking Deckboat build

well....the gas tanks are now out. all the wiring is disconnected, only thing left to disconnect is the steering cables (this has the TrueCourse Steering thingy) once i disconnect that tonight, the motor will be ready to be lifted out.

slowly but surely...getting some work don

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1976 viking Deckboat build

well...now we are down to a bar hull...
got the center console out, the Ford 302 out w/ all the accessories and the intermediate OMC housing.

Thinking about taking out the PIP foam and replace with new also...not sure yet.

depending on the weather, going to haul the hull up to a car wash and spray out the interior of the hull to get rid of all the dirt and debris.

Haven't discovered and bad surprises yet. Did find out that the 'stringers' that the motor bolted too, do not run the length of the boat, they are only about 4 feet long. There are 2 other stringers further apart that run the length of the boat, plus 1 'stringer' that runs down the middle of the boat

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1976 viking Deckboat build

Note to self: remember to cover the boat up when it begins to rain!!!

 

[Rickairmedic]

Re: 1976 viking Deckboat build

LOL DJ I was wondering where you wandered off to . I have all of my boats propped up high so they drain and yeah I am up to 4 picked up a 1970 Starcraft Jupiter 16' saturday . Wanna buy a Larson CHEAP .


Rick

 

[NW Redneck]

Re: 1976 viking Deckboat build

I wish I lived closer to you! I would trade labour etc. for that drive package. I've got the same setup (1975) and would love a spare. Any time I've seen one in decent condition it's been already sold or didn't have the $$$. Good luck with your project. Lookin good so far!

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1976 viking Deckboat build

if your larson was an O/B setup...i would really be interested...but i'm kinda set on putting on 2 O/B's...been having trouble finding a matched pair without having to put a mortgage on the house

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1976 viking Deckboat build

and what's with the price of the plywood around here?!?!?!?! did they start dipping them in gold or something?!?!?!?

 

[Rickairmedic]

Re: 1976 viking Deckboat build

DJ from what I understand thata 120 Merc sips gas . I priced plywood at 13.36 a sheet at Lowes today 19/32 which is close enough to 3/4" to me ( yes I held the tape to it ) just under 3/4" . The Larson is on Craigslist but I would make ya a deal on it .


Rick

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1976 viking Deckboat build

13.36?? is that for the exterior grade?? the one's i was looking at were close to $30

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1976 viking Deckboat build

i need to come by and check out that Larson

 

[Rickairmedic]

Re: 1976 viking Deckboat build

Just shoot me a PM DJ and I'll get you my number or look in Yellow Book under Airconditioning 3/4 page add with my ugly mug and SWMBO's in the add . this claimed exterior grade since I will be glassing it I dont think it matters that much just cant put treated wood in my Starcraft.


Rick

 

[NYGiants]

Re: 1976 viking Deckboat build

saw the boat and wanted to say good job
and also we use the same type of boat for hauling our moorings for our
small river yacht club

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: 1976 viking Deckboat build

thanks for the comment...

the wheels have been turning in my head lately on this project (i know...when i start thinking, my wallet gets nervous)

was planning the layout of the boat to be primarily a fishing boat....but have started thinking....if i get some removable seats from a minivan (bench seats and buckets) and recover them with marine grade vinyl....i can have the seats in there for when the family wants to go out pleasure riding....and then i can remove the seats when it's time to take her out for fishing......

and the wheels keep turning.....