Restoring 1981 Penn Yan

[Xtreme34]

I own a 81 Penn Yan for a few years and im fixing to start to restore it .I dont think Penn Yan is in busness no more and was wanting to know if anyone knows or has any good ideas for getting new gauges and wiring harness and maybe a good place to get some new upholstry.. or anything that might help me this will be my first atempt at boat restoration so any tips would be appreciated.As far as engine goes it is almost brand new maybe 30 hours.

 

[fishingdan]

Re: Restoring 1981 Penn Yan

The original Penn Yan company is long gone. Does your boat have the tunnel hull system or is it an outboard version. I have a 20.5' PY Explorer outboard that is a great boat.

The people at this site live and breath PY boats. If it is a tunnel hull boat, definitely check with these guys before any mechanical work is done. While the PYs look simple mechanically, they were specifically engineered and you need to understand what the nuances are. Once you do, anyone can do the work.

http://www.pennyanbbs.org/

Good luck with the project,
Dan

 

[Xtreme34]

Re: Restoring 1981 Penn Yan

Yes it is the tunnel drive system. i have a 350 and borg warner clutch. shaft is new and engine recently aligned. i used this boat for offshore diving and spear fishing.i will post some pics soon as i get home.