1981 Bayliner Victoria 2750 - Restore or Bust

[GWPSR]

Still no updates?

​Ha! It's not quite that season here yet, though the threat of snow is mostly past, so I uncovered it last week and put the frame away. I'll be installing the new audio system Santa Claus brought me as soon as I have a rain-free weekend. We are very soggy so far this season.

I wouldn't be able to launch right away anyway, as Lake Ontario and the Genesee River are more than 2 feet higher than normal. This puts many of the launches underwater. They are also enforcing no-wake everywhere as well. It's a mess.

Got lots of interior work to do though.

​Thanks for unburying my thread from deep in the forum!

 

[briangcc]

Nice work so far!

I don't blame you in the least for not launching. I can only imagine the debris out there right now.

For anyone out of the area, Lake Ontario shoreline has been declared a disaster area in NY. Old Fort Niagara is being threatened with waves as the break walls are failing. My cousin has lake front property up near Lyndonville (Rochester area) and has lost (7) fully grown trees to the lake. My uncle bought property up on Chaumont Bay (sp?) and put his docks in about 3 weeks ago. They were about a foot out of water, they're just about under now.

Any bit of rain we receive immediately ponds and starts flooding concerns on any of the streams/creeks/rivers feeding into Lake Ontario.

Mother nature can take a break with all this darned rain!!

 

[GWPSR]

Thanks!

Some folks along the shore near Braddocks Bay were shown on TV news having to clear dead fish from their driveways. We have a flood advisory in fact for tonight. Going to get another couple of inches of rain, and perhaps measurable snow on Sunday. Oy.

 

[briangcc]

Stay safe!

I'm over in Lockport and drove out to Olcott Beach. Police are patrolling to protect property. Didn't get pics as I had my kiddos with me and I don't need to be ticketed for something silly like a photo. The concrete "piers" there which are usually a foot or two out of water are now covered. Breakwall just outside those is almost under. LOTS of standing water and LOTS of damage. And I mean LOTS on both counts

Lake Ontario looked very angry. Someone t'd it off!.

 

[GWPSR]

Not sure this video will embed, or just be a link you have to click:

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10155355960602502

 

[Hoosmatroos]

Whow, is that the situation right now? Don't launch your boat

 

[briangcc]

Worse actually. The bridge authority that runs Boldt Castle in 1000 Islands ceased operations after water crested their docks. Usually the docks are about 2' above the water line.

My uncle's place is submerged...well the docks anyways. Can barely see the break wall that's at his place. Quebec is under evacuation orders from what I saw on the news last night.

There's a news story out of Oswego that a house is in danger of being swallowed by Lake Ontario. 2 weeks ago the guy had 10' of lawn that he mowed. As of the news story, he had about 1' of lawn left before the deck got taken off the house. He stated 30-60k to bring in boulders to stop the erosion on his section of property....60k being IF they had to barge in the boulders.

And to top it off, it rained pretty darn good the last couple of days so water that is up my direction is still making its way down stream.


All that debris is in the water system right now. Docks, trees, whatever wasn't tied down, etc.


It's bad mojo right now.

 

[GWPSR]

A lot of businesses in Sodus Point are in danger. One marina there has all of their dry storage underwater (the ground under cars and boats that is)
Saw coverage last night of the National Guard deployed to Kendall NY tp distribute sand bags to shoreline residents to try to hold off erosion of their foundations. Many have lost all waterfront footage, beach, walls, deck and docks, etc. It's heartbreaking. And no insurance will cover their losses.

 

[briangcc]

From Canada:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...ticle34913687/


Olcott:

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.s..._counties.html

**Picture is dated. It's submerged as of the last trip I made.



Home that's loosing lawn quickly:

http://www.newyorkupstate.com/wester...rio_video.html



Sorry for the highjack GW.

Any progress on your project??

 

[Hoosmatroos]

Man, what a disaster! Didn't know it was that bad.

 

[Captain Ollie West]

Have you named her yet?

I recall you were looking for something "Monty Pythonish"

How about "General Direction" or "Unladen Swallow"?

I am currently getting my Victoria ready for the water after a 2 year slumber.

 

[Hoosmatroos]

I'm curious, how is the restoration doing?

 

[Sav]

I know this thred may be dead but I would like to say thank you to GWPSR and GWPJR for all there hard work .. I have just acquired a 1979 Victoria sun bridge. I have learnt a lot from watching you guys … Thanks for not giving up half way threw .. if you guys ever wanna sell her please let me know.. Thanks again guys.

 

[GWPSR]

I know this thred may be dead but I would like to say thank you to GWPSR and GWPJR for all there hard work .. I have just acquired a 1979 Victoria sun bridge. I have learnt a lot from watching you guys … Thanks for not giving up half way threw .. if you guys ever wanna sell her please let me know.. Thanks again guys.

The thread is not dead, it's simply pining for the Fjords!

I'm glad you found my journey helpful. I have not had her in the water this year, but have been doing a very small of work on the interior in between enjoying my new grandson (just turned 1!), and that has REALLY kept GWPJR busy as well. He was able to get his boat out twice this year, so little GWP has been initiated into boat life, and seems to approve.

What's the overall assessment on your Victoria? Minor rehab, full gut, or somewhere indeterminate at this point?

 

[GWPSR]

Also, not sure how to edit my sig line anymore, but my tow vehicle has been upgraded since I was here last too. I'm driving a new 2018 Ford F150 4X4

 

[sheboyganjohn]

Hover over your name in the upper right and click on edit profile. On the next screen on the left side under Forum click on account. Scroll down the screen about half way and there will be some hyper text that says edit signature.

 

[nurseman]

PINING FOR THE FJORDS??? I tell you, it's dead!

 

[GWPSR]

Hover over your name in the upper right and click on edit profile. On the next screen on the left side under Forum click on account. Scroll down the screen about half way and there will be some hyper text that says edit signature.

Bingo! Missed the little pen icon and the Edit selection. Thanks!

 

[GWPSR]

Well, since iBoats sent me an email telling me the forums were all spiffy now, I figured I'd find my old thread.

Updates: Added a salvage shore power panel and wired up outlets and the fridge. Added LED strip lighting for the interior. Added relays and an interior 12V switch panel to control 12V to the fridge, and the water pump.





Finished building all of the galley cabinetry



And a few more minor things here and there. No boating this year. Staying home and staying safe-ish.

 

[mickyryan]

the new forums are nice im looking at all the ressurrected posts now:0