Buying a 79 22ft Center console tomorrow!

[wishin i was fishin']

Going to load it up tomorrow for some serious TLC. Seems like a solid craft for sure. Enormous inside! Pretty sure this is a 22' V5?

http://toledo.craigslist.org/boa/3203288488.html

Thinking of a decent resto with emphasis on fishing. Engine runs well, needs a few rivets and transom is hard.Will add a kicker,trolling motor, electronics, custom built storage for gear and 60" livewell. Planning on making it look sharp and work even better! Boat will be set up for Erie and Lake St. Clair, muskies in particular.

Super excited as i've been trolling C-list for a while.

 

[astor]

Re: Buying a 79 22ft Center console tomorrow!

nice boat, that should make for a good boat for Erie and St. Clair. post some more pics when you get her home. Should be a nice project.

 

[North Beach]

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Yes it is a V5. Nice!!!!

 

[Bwana Don]

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Detroit River has the biggest Muskie. That boat is awesome dude.

 

[dave 524]

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I'm envious, if you want ideas on rigging for great lakes have a look at the 2nd one on this link, totally friggin awsome


http://www.fishmaster.com/CustomerPhotos/Starcraft.htm

as a 18 foot center console owner with a gunwale mounted bimini, get the T top, the gunwale attachment just ruins most of the advantage the center console has as a fishin boat.

 

[VanderLaan]

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Looks pretty sweet. I just bought a 78 22' V5 that the PO used on Erie. He said it was perfect boat for the job. Do not take the transom for granted. Pop that splashwell off and make sure. Erie and St. Clair are pretty shallow, but you would hate to have to look for that big OB. Take lots of pics too.

 

[wishin i was fishin']

Re: Buying a 79 22ft Center console tomorrow!

I'm envious, if you want ideas on rigging for great lakes have a look at the 2nd one on this link, totally friggin awsome


http://www.fishmaster.com/CustomerPhotos/Starcraft.htm

as a 18 foot center console owner with a gunwale mounted bimini, get the T top, the gunwale attachment just ruins most of the advantage the center console has as a fishin boat.

Thanks. I'll take a good long look at the T-top deal. Fishing space is something that is paramount. I don't like the straps that tie to the gunwale for sure.

 

[wishin i was fishin']

Re: Buying a 79 22ft Center console tomorrow!

Looks pretty sweet. I just bought a 78 22' V5 that the PO used on Erie. He said it was perfect boat for the job. Do not take the transom for granted. Pop that splashwell off and make sure. Erie and St. Clair are pretty shallow, but you would hate to have to look for that big OB. Take lots of pics too.

Whatever this things needs it's going to get for sure. I don't skimp on safety. I just can't justify a 30k-50k boat, as I'm sure you can relate.

Thanks guys! any ideas or comments on things to look for and to ponder feel free to post it up!

 

[wishin i was fishin']

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Detroit River has the biggest Muskie. That boat is awesome dude.

Lost a giant in Anchor bay this year! I need more time in the river as i've only caught about a 40".

 

[chuckndiscs]

Re: Buying a 79 22ft Center console tomorrow!

Going to load it up tomorrow for some serious TLC. Seems like a solid craft for sure. Enormous inside! Pretty sure this is a 22' V5?

http://toledo.craigslist.org/boa/3203288488.html

Thinking of a decent resto with emphasis on fishing. Engine runs well, needs a few rivets and transom is hard.Will add a kicker,trolling motor, electronics, custom built storage for gear and 60" livewell. Planning on making it look sharp and work even better! Boat will be set up for Erie and Lake St. Clair, muskies in particular.

Super excited as i've been trolling C-list for a while.

Its awesome!

 

[djpeters]

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Same hull as mine. Looks to be in decent shape too!!!

 

[wishin i was fishin']

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Got the boat and it's going to need more work than I thought it would. (not a huge surprise) Love the hull design. Love it. Don't want a crazy full resto but I plan on making it 100% big water worthy. Replace rivets, fill holes, new deck, flush tank/and or replace, new wiring and paint. going to drain gas tomorrow, change the impeller, and see how well the outboard runs.

 

[VanderLaan]

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We need some pics or it didn't happen...

 

[trafferty]

Re: Buying a 79 22ft Center console tomorrow!

Got the boat and it's going to need more work than I thought it would. (not a huge surprise) Love the hull design. Love it. Don't want a crazy full resto but I plan on making it 100% big water worthy. Replace rivets, fill holes, new deck, flush tank/and or replace, new wiring and paint. going to drain gas tomorrow, change the impeller, and see how well the outboard runs.

Don't want a full resto, but you list just about everything there is to it,, LOL, That's Funny!
How 'bout some pics? The page in your first post is gone, so I didn't get to see...
Can't wait to see what you do with her..

 

[wishin i was fishin']

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Don't want a full resto, but you list just about everything there is to it,, LOL, That's Funny!
How 'bout some pics? The page in your first post is gone, so I didn't get to see...
Can't wait to see what you do with her..

LOL I know right?

Will take pics today.

 

[wishin i was fishin']

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Does anyone know what rivets I need for this specifically? I'm most concerned about this before I do the deck and everything else. I really want this dry as I might leave it in lake for weeks at a time.

 

[magnumdeke]

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Can't tell which ones you need without complete set of pictures!!!!!
Welcome to the Starmada!

 

[emoney]

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What boat? I don't see no boat? Great, another online fibber....just what we needed.

 

[wishin i was fishin']

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Ok.....not a ton of pics I know but it's a 79 V5 Mariner with an old 150 hp merc from the 70's. Looks awesome from the pic but it looks best from 30 feet or so. Will be epic when I'm done for sure. I'll have a few pictures here and there as I always seem to forget to take them, and lots of pics when I finish something. Anyone can help me on the reputation of the outboard and any parts I'll need would be greatly appriciated. 70's Merc 1500 This is pretty much going to be a full resto minus a transom. Rivets, best glue,(gluvit???) < what is this? New wiring....Do many reuse the Alum oem tank? mine doesn't appear to have been leaking.

Going to modify the floor plan a bit but nothing crazy. Going to build a 9' locking rod locker on one side for trolling rods that will stay in the boat, and something similar on the other side for storage.

Any and all comments appreciated.

 

[trafferty]

Re: Buying a 79 22ft Center console tomorrow!

Nice!
Yep,, many use the existing tank,, just check it over real good... rust, thin spots - see if you can push an ice pick through it,, clean it out real good and pressure test it. If it all checks out,, it's good to go.