248 sportsman restoration

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I just got this 1982 well craft 248 sportsman fixing to restore. Discovered the other day my transom is rotted so I'm fixing to pull the cap an middle an lower decks to get it all repaired including some of the stringers around the fuel tank .
 

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My 1982 wellcraft sportsman
 

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Second Chance 248

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The project you're preparing to engage in is a massive undertaking. I grossly underestimated absolutely every single aspect of the TRUE scope of work required.
I will be blunt and upfront with you that my availability to give you the step by step procedures will be limited but I will certainly offer advice when possible.
To pull the deck, you should strive to have stable and level ground. All of the obvious hardware will need to be removed. You should remove the windshield so that your not gambling the chance of broken glass. The fuel line will need to be removed from the fuel fill. There is a water fill hose on the bow that will need to be cut.
The bow cleat will need to be removed from the bow D-ring that can be accessed from the 13 1/2" X 9" access in the front of the liner. The nav and stern light electrical needs to be disconnected. The million and one screws around the rub rail. Use the heated putty knife method if the deck is 5200 to the deck lip.
I've found that the center of gravity is more forward of the cabin hatch but can be counterweighted from the rear. Just go SLOW when lifting with a chain fall and have brute help. Remember, you're not engineering anything, just removing and replacing what's already been engineered so take more pictures than you think you need and measure everything twice!!
If it takes 5 minutes to do something, take 7 minutes to do it right, for the time and money you will spend, short cuts should be expunged from your vocabulary.
 

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Thank you second chance 248 I figured I would just plant four post in ground a stick maybe 3 or four 4x4 posts threw under the cap an lift off like that . Think that will work
 

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I normally DON'T recommend doing a transom from the OUTSIDE BUT...A LOT of Boat Repair Shops with boats of this size and configuration do the transom from the outside. It's critical that you cut the outer skin in the appropriate manner but..If you do you can have a successful repair and a transom that is very strong. It's almost impractical to remove the top on this size of boat. NOW IF you suspect the Stringers may be in need of repair then you might want to De-capitate her. But, even then it'snot necessary. You could still do the transom like this and when done, remove the deck and replace the stringers. This pic shows how to cut it... and the video shows the basics for making the new transom.
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csasdaddy@msn.com

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I normally DON'T recommend doing a transom from the OUTSIDE BUT...A LOT of Boat Repair Shops with boats of this size and configuration do the transom from the outside. It's critical that you cut the outer skin in the appropriate manner but..If you do you can have a successful repair and a transom that is very strong. It's almost impractical to remove the top on this size of boat. NOW IF you suspect the Stringers may be in need of repair then you might want to De-capitate her. But, even then it'snot necessary. You could still do the transom like this and when done, remove the deck and replace the stringers. This pic shows how to cut it... and the video shows the basics for making the new transom.
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Thanks for the tip but need to remove the cap in order to get the step up area out an I figure if I disassemble it all I can fix everything
 

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Sounds like you are going in the right direction!! Let us know if and when we can be of help

Thank-you an im sure I will have questions . On this hoping that it's only a couple of half stringer need redone an the transom an little mid deck work I located another Johnson 235 today I can get for 300 or that I am getting for 300 . It is a little low on compression but I'm willing to try to redo it myself to learn . An maybe Learn to work on stuff an make a couple dollars maybe we will see
 

csasdaddy@msn.com

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The project you're preparing to engage in is a massive undertaking. I grossly underestimated absolutely every single aspect of the TRUE scope of work required.
I will be blunt and upfront with you that my availability to give you the step by step procedures will be limited but I will certainly offer advice when possible.
To pull the deck, you should strive to have stable and level ground. All of the obvious hardware will need to be removed. You should remove the windshield so that your not gambling the chance of broken glass. The fuel line will need to be removed from the fuel fill. There is a water fill hose on the bow that will need to be cut.
The bow cleat will need to be removed from the bow D-ring that can be accessed from the 13 1/2" X 9" access in the front of the liner. The nav and stern light electrical needs to be disconnected. The million and one screws around the rub rail. Use the heated putty knife method if the deck is 5200 to the deck lip.
I've found that the center of gravity is more forward of the cabin hatch but can be counterweighted from the rear. Just go SLOW when lifting with a chain fall and have brute help. Remember, you're not engineering anything, just removing and replacing what's already been engineered so take more pictures than you think you need and measure everything twice!!
If it takes 5 minutes to do something, take 7 minutes to do it right, for the time and money you will spend, short cuts should be expunged from your vocabulary.
Second chance 248 when you say D ring do you mean the one that holds the boat on the trailer at the bow . I have already removed the all the screws around the cap just need to remove a few from the toilet area . An that windshield area you spoke of . I plan to plant for post in the ground an then come along the cap up with maybe a 4x4 post under it to spread the load being picked up instead of pulling in on the sides distorting the cap .
 

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Can anyone help me answer question can I bring build a motor bracket out of marine ply an fiberglass it an use it like Gil or Armstrong style bracket or any motor bracket that would help witb floatation . An also do y'all think the sportsman can handle two 235hp Johnson's or should I just run one on it . I know my chriscraft that's almost identical says it can take up to 475 hp
 

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mjf55 its a scorpion 254 1986 model I think . It had a Gil marine bracket on it but has rusted out. Well I guess I will run the 235 then. An thank you sir for the info I wonder if it makes a diff if the transom is setup like a inboard motor .an using a bracket since it would be a full transom at that point instead of half a one like it is now
 
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In your PB account, each pix has it's own IMG Code Copy and paste that code into iBoats.
 
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