Restoration complete on 1974 Aquasport 19-6

billh1963

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Restoration is complete as far as the basics. Boat is ready for the water! I still need to decide if I need a windshield, do I want a t-top vs. Bimini, etc.

Electronics consist of VHF and a Garmin 340C fish finder with and Airmar thru-hull transducer. I'm not sure about the GPS since this will be an inshore rig. If I do, I'll add a Garmin 192C.

Overall the quality of work is pretty good. There are a few minor cosmetic things I don't like but they are minor.

If you look closely on the last picture you'll see a gap between the livewell/leaning post and the deck. That is attributed to angles on the deck and the leaning post. Any ideas (other than caulking) of how to fill that gap? The inner edge of the livewell sits flush, the outer edge isn't pulling down for some reason.

Any other ideas for what the boat needs (other than a lot of use)? I'm going to add some grab rails. Does anyone know someone who sells stainless rails at a decent price?

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klos

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Re: Restoration complete on 1974 Aquasport 19-6

Nice job, the boat looks great!
I'd like to have something like that for fishing the great lakes.
 

klos

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Re: Restoration complete on 1974 Aquasport 19-6

One more thing, I would definitly go with a hard top. A bit expensive but I think they look great on a CC.
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: Restoration complete on 1974 Aquasport 19-6

or a tee top with canvas cover. rocket launchers. chek out www.lakelandproducts.com. i'm using the removeable rod holders/rocket launchers. they're great.
 
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DJ

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Re: Restoration complete on 1974 Aquasport 19-6

Nice Job!

Great looking boat. You have reason to be proud of that.
 

Tail_Gunner

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Re: Restoration complete on 1974 Aquasport 19-6

DWJ said:
Nice Job!

Great looking boat. You have reason to be proud of that.

Yes indeed great looking detail and finish
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mnwild_mntwins

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Re: Restoration complete on 1974 Aquasport 19-6

Man, I am by no means an expert. I just started frequenting this board because of some things I am trying to fix on my Nitro. But for you to say "quality of work is pretty good" really does you a dis-service. That looks great. Be proud of what youa ccomplished there. I was happy to figure out how to put on my new steering wheel. d:)
 

i386

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Re: Restoration complete on 1974 Aquasport 19-6

Wow. Great job. Love CC boats.
 

scoutabout

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Re: Restoration complete on 1974 Aquasport 19-6

Let me add my kudos, bill -- she looks great.

As for that raised lip, what if you carefully applied some heat? Just enough to soften that flange so it will take the shape of the deck, then tighten it down.

Glad to see now that you've got the bilge pump on the other side of the transom! :p
 

Sorrento 25

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Re: Restoration complete on 1974 Aquasport 19-6

Nice work! Where did you get the rubrail?
 

drewpster

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Re: Restoration complete on 1974 Aquasport 19-6

Outstanding Job!

Thier is is greater joy in making it for myself rather than trading for it. Then I know it has my effort in it. Makes no difference whether it works right or not!
-Drew Hall-
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billh1963

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Re: Restoration complete on 1974 Aquasport 19-6

Thank you for the compliments!

The pump you see on the transom on the before pictures was for the homemade livewell system.

Everything is now plumbed with a bronze thru-hull with a bronze seacock.

The livewell is fiberglass...will it respond to heat?

The rubrail came from Boater's World.
 

andy6374

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Re: Restoration complete on 1974 Aquasport 19-6

First let me say, everything looks great. Nice paint job and I love the pop-up cleats. It's amazing how a new paint job can make an old rubrail look like crap, good call on the new one. Seacocks are definitely the way to go, they are much safer than using a ball-valve. Also way to go on the airmar tilted element thru-hull transducer, they are awesome :love:

A couple of question though...

Did you do the restoration yourself?

Where any major components replaced (transom, stringers,etc?)

What did you use for paint?

I was kinda of surprised to see that you didn't go non-skid on the foward washboard platform at the bow.
 

tallcanadian

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Re: Restoration complete on 1974 Aquasport 19-6

yeah bill nice job! i too would like to ask what you used for paint. looks new.
 

surlyjoe

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Re: Restoration complete on 1974 Aquasport 19-6

awesome!! I love the tank/post combo thingy!
 
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