Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

[ezmobee]

Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

Yep that's why those holes are there. For tie downs, I mounted a set of Tractor Supply boat buckle type knockoffs on my rear cross member. They work great and are real quick to deal with at the ramp. http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/ezmobee/New Boat/IMG_0461.jpg

 

[jetterbug]

Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

This trailer is a shorelander 16SS. Appears it needs extended so tiedowns function properly. IS it possible to have them back too far?

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

I went back and looked at your earlier pics. That trailer is too small for the boat. Sorry

 

[jetterbug]

Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

I am on the lookout for one of those!!

I went back and looked at your earlier pics. That trailer is too small for the boat. Sorry

should I even mess with this one then or look for another used one? Extenze for trailer ?

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

Nope. Ditch it.

 

[jetterbug]

Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

Well got the splashwell etched and primed. Ready for paint. Transom is done. Ready to put back in. Drill the drain holes after transom installed?

 

[jetterbug]

Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

I'm really pleased how the tip n roll turned out. If paint lays down as swell as the primer has, I'll be very happy!.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

Nope. Ditch it.

The only way to make this trailer work is to move that boat forward (looks like 1.5', maybe 2'). To do that you'd have to have extra tongue length welded on too. Add that to the rusty/bent issues you already have, I tend to agree with EZ.

Find a piece of garbage fiberglass boat on a solid trailer for $200 and you'll be in good shape

 

[chuckndiscs]

Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

I'm really pleased how the tip n roll turned out. If paint lays down as swell as the primer has, I'll be very happy!.

Nice work on the paint! I couldnt fathom painting anything up here in MN right now, SO HUMID!

I would recommend drilling drain holes before you install permanently on the transom BUT I would pencil them in when you have it properly dry fitted. Rule of thumb my Grandpa taught me was to NEVER drill in place as then you involve the chance of wrecking something you should not need to worry about....too bad it took me a couple of mishaps to cement that one in!

Chuck

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

Yep drill the transom holes out of the boat. That way you can seal them before reinstalling.

 

[Jayb123]

Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

Paint going on a boat is always a good feeling

.....Find a piece of garbage fiberglass boat on a solid trailer for $200 and you'll be in good shape.....

I did exactly what Jason said... you can just about get them for free cause someone wants to get rid of an old glasser [cant blame em can ya ] ... and then you have the gold underneath.....viola .

 

[jetterbug]

Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

Thanks guys for all the wonderful knowledge! I'm on the lookout for a donor glasr. Old trailer has old bunks/ rollers off. Needing a utility trailer to haul my 4-wheeler with blade anyway! Thanks again

 

[MichaelP]

Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

Then the extra bonus of all the fun you'll have chopping up the glasser.

Good luck on the search! You might even get $200 for yours as is.

 

[jetterbug]

Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

Well finally got some time to work on the boat. The 'ol lady seems to be putting some pressure on...was looking to purchase another boat so we could go boating...I guess I'm gonna have to pick up the pace!

 

[jetterbug]

Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

Got the transom installed, 5200'd all the hardware, even etching primer on after sanding. One coat of primer also! In search for motor!

 

[jetterbug]

Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

Got a little work done! Able to get some noodlin done...added some flashing for rod locker

 

[jetterbug]

Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

Hey guys! I was able to get first sheet of decking down. Had to find the right combination of pre-drill so screws wouldn't strip/ break off. I'm glad I went with 3/4 ...

 

[jasoutside]

Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

You noodlage looks neat and tidy.

 

[jetterbug]

Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

I tell ya... Me an my little hand rasp have became pretty close over the last 24 hours. I bet I've had this bow deckin out of this boat a dozen times!:facepalm: needs a little off here... And could use a little off there... Ok, this time it should fit this time... Well, ok one more time :facepalm:

 

[jetterbug]

Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

I was wondering if/how the rest of you gents install a rod locker in the deck? You just cutting your own door, or buy a frame with door and install?