Hey guys, I'm new to the forum...<br />I just recently got my grandfather's '66 super skeeter. He bought it new back in the day & took good care of it until about the mid-90's. That's when my dad got a hold of it & it's basically sat in the woods for 10 years. <br />I pulled it out & I'm determined to get it back in running order.<br /><br />I'd like suggestions on what I need to do to get this back to as new as possible please...I've never restored a boat before so any help would be welcome.<br /><br />To the boat itself, I gave it a pressure wash & cloroxed the interior. It seems to be in pretty good shape although the woode around the seats seems to be starting the rot.<br /><br />The engine is a mercury 9.8 outboard (also '66 model). It's in a bit worse shape. I don't think it's had anything done to it since '66!<br />So far I've:<br />-Taken it apart & degreased the whole thing<br />-Sanded down the prop and engline keel & repainted the prop (too poor to buy a new one)<br />-took apart the carborator and replaced the gas tank - it had a metal one and the carb was full of rust particles.<br />-I've taken the pull-cord to a local lawn mower shop to get the spring replaced & the pull-cord rewond & replaced.<br />Other than that I really need suggestions on what to do to this thing. I don't know what needs doing or how to do it. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
..<br /><br /><br />use the red SEARCH at the top of the page.. on restoration.. you can read for weeks.. alotta great info.. <br /><br />good luck..