1980 Sea Nymph SS 165 Rebuild

[GT1000000]

Re: 1980 Sea Nymph SS 165 Rebuild

It's Saturday, almost lunchtime here and still no sticker...

TII

I think I may have figured it out...you see its Spring/Summer over your way...its kind of Fall/Winter on this side...so I figure by the time your Fall/Winter starts, it should be getting there, unless of course it gets lost in the change of seasons......I think it has something to do with the way the water swirls as it drains in the different hemispheres...LOL

Have a good one!

 

[Triton II]

Re: 1980 Sea Nymph SS 165 Rebuild

I think I may have figured it out...you see its Spring/Summer over your way...its kind of Fall/Winter on this side...so I figure by the time your Fall/Winter starts, it should be getting there, unless of course it gets lost in the change of seasons......I think it has something to do with the way the water swirls as it drains in the different hemispheres...LOL

Have a good one!

I think Coriolis may have got it... either that or the Doldrums!

Anyway, back to the thread, how's the weekend progress Jas?

TII

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1980 Sea Nymph SS 165 Rebuild

Been way busy lately, house projects, coaching, and prepping for winter so this SN hasn't seen a whole lot of action sadly.

Well that, and I have run into a bit of a challenge. I knew this whole stern deck/bench section of the boat would be the crux of the project and it has proven to be so.

Here's the gist:

The seat pad lined up correctly with the back pad folded down is all good but in sit and chill mode the seat part is just too far back to be comfortable. My riders would basically have to sit straight up, definitely not cruise worthy conditions.

So basically, I have to build it in such a way that when it's in deck mode the seat pad must be lined up with the back pad folded down. Then in cruise mode the seat needs to bump/slide out for more of a lean back and enjoy the day sort of comfort.

To add to the challenge I still need to have the seat hinge up in order to access the storage below.

I think I have it juuuuuuuust about figured what I'm going to do to make it all come together - hang tight.....

 

[Pmccraney]

Re: 1980 Sea Nymph SS 165 Rebuild

I am sure you will figure it out; These little challenges are the fun part And if you don't... that's what they make water proof bean bags for...

Look forward to seeing the solution come together as always..

 

[InMotion]

Re: 1980 Sea Nymph SS 165 Rebuild

Man... you'll get it!!! Some pics or a vid when you get a chance would be great for all to visualize!

Snow's a comin....

IM

 

[iamsaws]

Re: 1980 Sea Nymph SS 165 Rebuild

Been way busy lately, house projects, coaching, and prepping for winter so this SN hasn't seen a whole lot of action sadly.

Well that, and I have run into a bit of a challenge. I knew this whole stern deck/bench section of the boat would be the crux of the project and it has proven to be so.

Here's the gist:

The seat pad lined up correctly with the back pad folded down is all good but in sit and chill mode the seat part is just too far back to be comfortable. My riders would basically have to sit straight up, definitely not cruise worthy conditions.

So basically, I have to build it in such a way that when it's in deck mode the seat pad must be lined up with the back pad folded down. Then in cruise mode the seat needs to bump/slide out for more of a lean back and enjoy the day sort of comfort.

To add to the challenge I still need to have the seat hinge up in order to access the storage below.

I think I have it juuuuuuuust about figured what I'm going to do to make it all come together - hang tight.....

Looking forward to it, I think I want to put a bench seat in the back of the starcraft as well

 

[850Merc]

Re: 1980 Sea Nymph SS 165 Rebuild

Looking forward to it, I think I want to put a bench seat in the back of the starcraft as well

+1 on this, I'm hoping to devise something as well.

 

[Triton II]

Re: 1980 Sea Nymph SS 165 Rebuild

Jas, I had that problem with the rear bench in my cuddy tinnie. I thought I'd put on a couple of sliders so I could slide the seat part forward when its being sat on, and slide it back (about 4 inches) so I could still fold it down. In the end I just bolted it in the forward position and put up with the fact it doesn't fold completely when stowed.

TII

 

[TruckDrivingFool]

Re: 1980 Sea Nymph SS 165 Rebuild

My piece of glasser to be recycled showed up.

Thanks for the Powered by decal Jas, now I just need have something done enough to put it on so it won't get wasted in a redo of something.

 

[Decker83]

Re: 1980 Sea Nymph SS 165 Rebuild

Just check'n to see how the back seat was going.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1980 Sea Nymph SS 165 Rebuild

Hey doods, thanks for keeping tabs on me - been really busy! Just got back from our youth retreat, did you know that teens want to stay up really late and then sleep in? Yah, my system is all messed up right now

I've really only been able to cut out and seal up the backer ply for the seat part. Not really photo worthy - hang with me, I hope to have some forward motion this week

Have a great Sunday guys!

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1980 Sea Nymph SS 165 Rebuild

Teens who can fiqure them out, good luck Jason, were watching and waiting.

 

[Decker83]

Re: 1980 Sea Nymph SS 165 Rebuild

Hey Jas,
Hope you and the Admiral and the little one's and the rest of your family have a Great Happy Thanksgiving Day..

 

[jbcurt00]

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From the Admiral & I to you & yours:

May you have a great weekend & enjoy the company of friends & family....

John

 

[jasoutside]

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Hey thanks fellas!

Happy Turkey Day one and all!!

Easily my most favorite day of the year, YUM!!

 

[Bwana Don]

Re: 1980 Sea Nymph SS 165 Rebuild

Hey thanks fellas!

Happy Turkey Day one and all!!

Easily my most favorite day of the year, YUM!!

Football, turkey, pumpkin pie and family. My favorite too. Hope everyone had a good one.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1980 Sea Nymph SS 165 Rebuild

Uuuuuuugggggghhhhh, I'm soooo full!

I'm not going to eat again till....

...well, till tomorrow

 

[TruckDrivingFool]

Re: 1980 Sea Nymph SS 165 Rebuild

I don't even have to hope you and yours had a great Thanksgiving.

Cause I know ya did.

Eaten pie check list from yesterday - Blueberry, Pecan, Apple, and Chocolate caramel fudge truffle cheese cake. Not a fan of pumpkin so I abstained. :facepalm:

 

[Buckeyedude]

Re: 1980 Sea Nymph SS 165 Rebuild

Brutha dood!

The sticka gave my boat super powers!

Thanks man!

Im a little bummed, my last order from iboats was supposed to have a sticker in it, but didnt. Do you have any idea how times ive "double checked" that empty box out in my shed:facepalm:

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1980 Sea Nymph SS 165 Rebuild

So yah, I actually wore shorts to Thanksgiving Dinner, it was the way nice

Then this morning, our fist legit snowfall for my neck of the wood...

So yup, winter is here. It's all good, I love the cold weather though I am sad to see fall go.

The Sea Nymph has been on the back burner for a while but she needs that stern bench settled pretty quick here.

Anyhow, God Bless and Rock On fellas, cheers