First Resto Project HELP!

[roofus]

I have acuired a 14' fiberglass hull. I'm not sure how to state it but the bow is covered. Not open. The hull is solid! the floor has some spongie spots but it is salvagebale. My question is there is no tag on this baby so I don't know what it is really. I need to get a motor and I need to know how to size it. Throw me a bone?

 

[erikgreen]

Re: First Resto Project HELP!

Well, start by using the search function on the board here for "spongy floor". Probably you have a lot of work to do to make the boat safe

As to what it is, you can look for the HIN number, which should be on the outside of the transom, right or left hand side near the top edge. Run that number through any of the free HIN identifier services to find out what the manufacturers' name is. Alternatively post a few good pics here and probably someone can figure out what it is.

If you do nothing else, make sure you check the transom for rot... search here for information on a "tap test", flex testing, or drilling cores. If you put an outboard on a rotten transom at the very least you're heading for an unsafe boating excursion.

Erik

 

[roofus]

Re: First Resto Project HELP!

Thanks for the advice. I'll keep you posted frequently.

 

[oops!]

Re: First Resto Project HELP!

hey roofus.

WELCOME TO I BOATS

if you cant find the hin, the calculations you need for flotation foam and hax hp are here.......

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=191283

cheers
oops

 

[oops!]

Re: First Resto Project HELP!

you may be asking why i also included the calculations for floataion foam...........


...heh heh heh

cheers
oops

 

[jcsercsa]

Re: First Resto Project HELP!

you may be asking why i also included the calculations for floataion foam...........


...heh heh heh

cheers
oops

Welcome roofus.
we will help all we can !!!!

BOY you really are Sick ?????????????? hahahahaah John

 

[oops!]

Re: First Resto Project HELP!

BOY you really are Sick ?????????????? hahahahaah John

heh heh heh.....

 

[roofus]

Re: First Resto Project HELP!

So I have removed the old floor. It was rotten. The transom seams to be very solid I will further test it. As for the floatation foam, there is none in the hull what so ever is that a bad thing? I only plan to replace the floor and put on a 15-25 hp motor and a couple of seats and use the boat for fishing.
I'll give it a paint job too.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: First Resto Project HELP!

thats fine. i rarely replace foam on a small boat. you only need it if you are sinking.

 

[roofus]

Re: First Resto Project HELP!

Here are some pics of my progress on the project.

 

[jcsercsa]

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Great boat !!! Love the line of her !!!! keep up the great work !!! keep use posted !!! are you thing about any kind of floation in her ??? she does look like you could put a little more hp on her then 25 hp ?? did you try ebay ? look for a boat about the same size and see what they have for hp !! ok keep the pics comming !! John

 

[roofus]

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Found out it is a 57 or 58 Lonestar Monterey.
I hooked up with a guy from Canada that has one and he's running a 77Mercury 402. I'm assuming that is 40 HP. I'm new to this.
That guy said the boat was made with no foam.
I will probably put a little in under the deck towards the rear.
I'm looking for a motor if you have any leads I'd appreciate it.
Thanks for the advice, More pics coming!

Rob

 

[jcsercsa]

Re: First Resto Project HELP!

Found out it is a 57 or 58 Lonestar Monterey.
I hooked up with a guy from Canada that has one and he's running a 77Mercury 402. I'm assuming that is 40 HP. I'm new to this.
That guy said the boat was made with no foam.
I will probably put a little in under the deck towards the rear.
I'm looking for a motor if you have any leads I'd appreciate it.
Thanks for the advice, More pics coming!

Rob

OOOHH cool 57 or 59, dont think they had foam back then!!
402 I am petty sure that is a 40 hp also !!!
On a motor , ebay is great , thats where i found mine , a 100 hp merc, 1962 , the tower of power !!!! got it for a petty good price !! also craigslist !! I havent got anything off there , but heard alot of people say they did, just make sure you check it out really well , comp, leg , have them run it if you can !! also the are some old motor assocations that have swap meets !!! i will look later to see if i can find them !! ok John

 

[jcsercsa]

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check these out
http://www.smalloutboards.com/
http://motors.search.ebay.com/outboard-motors_Motors-Engines-Components_W0QQfromZR34QQsacatZ50438
still couldnt find the swap meet one !!! John

 

[roofus]

Re: First Resto Project HELP!

Thanks for the leg work!
I just got another old boat today. A 16' glastron with a 70HP Chrysler outboard that has been rebuilt and run once. I hope to trade for a 20-40HP or sell it to buy what I need. The glastron has all the pieces and parts I need (the chrome stuff) Then I will scrap it and sell the trailer. I might sell the tub too?

I am going to try to lay the deck in the Lonestar this weekend. I will shoot some pics of my progress. Again thanks for the tips and the site links. I'll post some pics of the 16 footer too. I may resto that one as well what the heck I don't need a life anyway!

Rob

 

[roofus]

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Do you become attached to your projects? I haven't been doing this for long and I am flat out addicted!

 

[wca_tim]

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You are sooooo screwed....

Well,I guess it's better than smoking crack and watching bugs bunny re-runs all night every night....

enjoy!

 

[jcsercsa]

Re: First Resto Project HELP!

Thanks for the leg work!
I just got another old boat today. A 16' glastron with a 70HP Chrysler outboard that has been rebuilt and run once. I hope to trade for a 20-40HP or sell it to buy what I need. The glastron has all the pieces and parts I need (the chrome stuff) Then I will scrap it and sell the trailer. I might sell the tub too?

I am going to try to lay the deck in the Lonestar this weekend. I will shoot some pics of my progress. Again thanks for the tips and the site links. I'll post some pics of the 16 footer too. I may resto that one as well what the heck I don't need a life anyway!

Rob

Hay Rob do you need the center widow on the new 16 ?? Mine is missing , what modle is it ?? thanks john

 

[roofus]

Re: First Resto Project HELP!

Tim:
Screwed. Yep.

John:

I'm not sure of the model yet. I'll have more details later. I think the windshield is one continuous piece. This baby is old.

Rob

 

[tmcalavy]

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Check out the Chapter/Club page at the AOMCI website (www.aomci.org) and see if there is a club near you with a swap meet planned...the spring thaw is coming, good place to shop motors and meet new buds.