put my ducks in a row, please?

[hrzracr23]

so im going to make a list of what I have to do with my project boat can someone put them in order of where I should start? I have so much to do I dont know where to start. another question I had is do you run the wiring under the floor? where do I run it so its out of site? ok onto the list

1. put in a new floor

2. paint the topside

3. wiring

4. guages

5. new steering wheele, steering cable, and keyway

6. fix hydraulic trim and tilt

7. tune up and clean carbs

8. new carpet and interior

9. make new canvas bikini tops

thats all I can think of at the moment but I dont know what I should do first so if someone could enlighten me as to where to start and an order of what Im doing I would be much appreciative thanks, josh

 

[Zetman]

Re: put my ducks in a row, please?

I would start by telling everbody what kind of boat,what you are using for, and condition it is right now, plus everbody needs to see pictures including myself.

 

[ljshein]

Re: put my ducks in a row, please?

Josh,

My feeling is start at the bottom and work your way up. Of course that assumes you plan to do everything at once. In my case I did some electrical work before I did the floor knowing I was trying to get one more season of use.

You didn't say what kind of boat so the wiring can vary. I don't think I would run wires under the floor, if a problem developes you don't want to cut the floor to get at the wires and you know with any moisture, problems always develop eventually

 

[sdunt]

Re: put my ducks in a row, please?

Think of this in the same order the manufacturer built your boat. And the engine is a separate project with its own list..

The manufacturer did the fiberglass - hull - floor work, 1st. Because it's gelcoat, they didn't have to paint, but with the hull effectively stripped they would have added striping, etc.

On the other end of the list is accessorizing the boat AFTER you bought, like the Bimini top..

So my list would be:

0. Strip the boat to the hull so you can get at the floor.

0.01 split the deck from the hull so you can to the entire floor

0.1 Replace the stringers and transom while you're at it.

0.2 put in New flotation foam.

1. put in a new floor

1.1 Float test - because you're bound to grind a hole in the hull somewhere.

2. paint the topside

3. wiring and 4. gauges

5. new steering wheel, steering cable, and keyway

trim, dress and camouflage the new wiring and repair work with:

8. new carpet and interior, seats, rod holders, lockers, etc

Engine project list:

7. tune up and clean carbs

6. fix hydraulic trim and tilt

Accessorize the boat

9. make new canvas bikini tops

 

[TriadSteeler]

Re: put my ducks in a row, please?

I don't know if you need to replace the transom or not, but if you do and you have to separate the top half of the boat remember this very important detail.

1. Cut away about 2' of the aft floor and then separate the top from the bottom.
2. Replace the transom
3. Put the top back on
4. Finish the rest of the floor.

If you have already removed the floor, then finish it up 2 feet short of the transom.

If you separate the two halves and rebuild the floor with the top half off, you will probably have to wrestle to get the top to fit back on correctly.


As far as your wiring goes, I wouldn't put it under the floor because of future access needs. Can you run the wiring under the gunwale? Either put in hoops to harness it or install a piece of PVC under the gunwale to run it. If you must put it in the floor, I would definately put in a piece of PVC and run it under the floor and seal it at both ends where it comes thru the floor.

Now as far as your list:

Personally I would,
1. Get the motor off. Take lots of pictures with your digital camera of how the wiring is run, carbs are connected, etc. Continue to do this as you tear down. You'll thank yourself when you re-install. Also, get a bunch of ziplock bags and a sharpie marker and put your bolts and nuts in them. This will save you lots of grief later on. You can then work on the engine and boat in parallel. This will give you something to do while you're waiting for poly to cure or paint to dry. Also gives you a little variety in case you get sick of sanding, at least you can get something done.

2. Flip the boat over and prepare then paint the bottom side with anti-fouling paint (Provided that the boat is small enough) You can also use this time while the boat is off the trailer to perform any trailer maintenance.

Once the boat is right side up I would

3. put in a new floor (You can do this first if you wish. I would do it after because I would want my new floor to cure completely before I started flipping the boat over and putting stress on my new floor job with the boat upside down.

4. paint the topside

7. new steering wheel, steering cable, and keyway (I moved this ahead of the wiring because of the rigidity of the steering cable. I think it would be best to have this cable finished before the wiring so that you don't foul up your new wiring job while installing the cable. They should both run up the starboard gunwale. (Provided you have a starboard console.)

6. wiring

7. guages

8. Install all of your hardware (Rails, cleats, bow eyes)

9. new carpet and interior - do this last because if you are still working you're going to have greasy tools all over the place. An uncarpeted floor is the best place to leave that stuff so that it is not sitting topside on your fresh paint.

10. make new canvas bikini tops (definately leave this till last. That may be next years winter project)

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: put my ducks in a row, please?

ok, you've the right thing, in breaking it down. i've restored 8 boats in the last 18 months. my approach is 1st make it a stable safe hull, and engine. then and the lipstick and rouge. the cosmetics can be done a little at a time. but you have to have a save stable boat 1st. the wiring if i can, i run up in the gunnel with tie wraps. if you have a lot of wiring, it might be better to get the steering cable in first, the pull your wiring harness.

 

[hrzracr23]

Re: put my ducks in a row, please?

hey ya'll thanks for everything sorry I forgot the important stuff. I dont know a whole lot about the year make and model of the boat or motor. I can tell you its a 15' or 16 ' open bow v hull with an 85 hp evinrude. the shape of the boat is as follows the floor is removed along with all of the interior, dash and steering wheel. the trim around the sides and the grab rails have also been removed along with the rear ladder. I have sanded down the rough spots in the paint where there were large chips and wut not. as for the wiring.... sigh ... the wiring was a rats nest which I was planning on figuring out before replacing but my dad was helping me and cut the whole ball out so I have no idea what gets wired to what which ill be needing help on soon lol. I am planning on doing this all at once I got my tax return and want to buy everything I will need and do it all now so I can use it this upcoming season. as for pictures, I posted pictures on here last summer when I did most of the teardown. heres a link:

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=179343&highlight=hrzracr23

any thoughts ideas do's dont's what have you let me know thanks, josh

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: put my ducks in a row, please?

remember the post. this should help you with the wiring.
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=186986