Re: Boat ID and information....
Ok, so I'm in catch 22!
I don't want to put another post about this boat, but I wanted to post some updates, but this is the wrong forum.
Any chance an adminitrator could combine these posts and put into the restoration forum?
I just thought I'd let you see what I've done to the boat so far.
I replaced the sparkplugs, impeller and oil on the engine and it now purrs like a kitten! I used spiral wrap to tidy up the cables, secured the ignition controls into the dash and secured the throttle controls as well.
I replaced all of the seat brackets. Cut 3/4" ply, treated it with resin and painted and replaced both seats. (I put on 2 swivel seats as well).
I'm thinking of putting hinges on the back seat and using it for storage, but that can wait until next spring.
I put a floor down in the middle part, but it takes up too much space, so I'm removing that.
Took the stainless steel plate off the back and cut it down and placed the parts directly on the new transom (full 1 1/2" resined and painted ply), which is bolted onto the aluminum transom.
(It's not pretty, since I used 3M 5200 to seal all of the securing bolts, but I'm planning on painting the whole boat next spring, so no big deal.)
I put weather strip on the bottom of the windshield, pot rivetted it onto the bow, then put new snap fittings on the top, made new brackets for the bimini and now it fits perfectly.
I also drilled holes where the cracks ended so they won't get any bigger, then sealed the holes with silicone.
It's pretty watertight, but I'm going to test it on the lake on Saturday.
Here a few pics just to see the progress so far.
The windshield is clear, it was a little misty this morning! :facepalm:
