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Title: my boat restore project
Post by: Mike on March 16, 2015, 06:09:50 pm
all but the little things

before

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tore out the headliner

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head hull and new cushion upholstery

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repaired a soft spot in the floor and refinished with a wood floor

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Title: Re: my cabin is prety much finnished
Post by: SteveA on March 17, 2015, 02:46:40 am
I don't see a sewing machine - how are you going to work when you're on the boat ?
SA
Title: Re: my cabin is prety much finnished
Post by: kodydog on March 17, 2015, 05:21:37 am
No sewing machine but I can see a Margareta in one hand and a fishing pole in the other.  :D

Lookin good Mike.
Title: Re: my cabin is prety much finnished
Post by: Darren Henry on March 17, 2015, 03:16:32 pm
Nice job Bud. The BBQ (big burning question) is "are you actually gonna take some time and use this one?". Your last one didn't know what gasoline tasted like LOL. And yes---mine is still sitting where I parked it when I brought it down here. These little flat land puddles that I grew up around just don't have the same draw after being on Lake of the Woods all those years.
Title: Re: my cabin is prety much finnished
Post by: Mike on March 17, 2015, 07:19:57 pm
mu old one Darren I was too fat for getting arounf the console . lol

that y plan though to relax using it a little fishing  on the rear deck with a cold drink and my dogs.

oh and it is a good drive for john to work on has made him push himself a little
Title: Re: my cabin is prety much finnished
Post by: Mike on March 18, 2015, 04:56:24 pm
finished my cockpit coaming bolsters today

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Title: Re: my cabin is prety much finnished
Post by: Mojo on March 19, 2015, 05:18:45 am
Awesome job. Lets retire and go fishing..........:)

Chris
Title: Re: my cabin is prety much finnished
Post by: JuneC on March 19, 2015, 07:48:44 pm
Looks terrific Mike!  What a transformation.  You'd never know it was the same boat.  All set for summer fishing!

June
Title: Re: my cabin is prety much finnished
Post by: Mike on March 26, 2015, 06:41:20 pm
got the side panels covered and new helm seats are in
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Title: Re: my boat restore profect
Post by: Mike on March 30, 2015, 06:14:27 pm
I didn't have much to do today after installing  some covers  so I refinished the boats dash and wired the bildge pump

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tomorrow ive got a full workload
Title: Re: my boat restore project
Post by: Mike on April 04, 2015, 11:46:41 pm
bought a used pair of SS deck chairs and recovered them
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Title: Re: my boat restore project
Post by: baileyuph on April 05, 2015, 06:36:35 am
Nice presentation Mike, gives a good idea of the sewing involved - lots!

Where is a boat like this typically used, near coastal and larger lakes?  Noticed the two engines (how large - 125 hp each?). 

Full of questions mike, as it is something I am trying to compare to the inland user:  What is the length of the boat - 20 to 22 ft.?  What would be the age of the boat?  Noticed the steering wheel which appeared to be chrome - couldn't that get rather warm?

Here when recession hit and since, a lot of used boats have covered the market and some are in rather bad shape, especially the interiors.  Some have been going for very low prices, even less than a thousand for the whole works, boat motor(s), and trailer.  Like I said the do need work, particularly interior and canvas.

Again, great work and presented very well.  Now I can say what combing pads reference.  Not sure what they are called here - don't know for sure but possibly side pads.

Regarding the redo/repair market here, I can't say it is robust but just might have picked up a bit this spring.  Like I said, most really need it and almost pass out when the estimate is given.  Bass/recreational boats seem to be pretty popular in these surroundings.

Thans for showing,

Doyle
Title: Re: my boat restore project
Post by: Mike on April 05, 2015, 05:09:48 pm
Doyle it is 28' overall

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it has twin 200 HP yamahas, it is a offshore fishinh boat though im just looking to fish in the harbor and pass relaxed in a chair    this is were I like to fish charlotte harbor

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the wheel is stainless ive never had a issue wit a hot wheel  if you have a black cover that was layitn on a SS railing in the sun then its like a frying pan when you grab it  but a whell dosnt really absorb heat being silver SS lit like it was painted blacl  I used to have a black powdercoated t top it never got hot like a black painted pipe would

ps it is a 95 wellcraft coastal
Title: Re: my boat restore project
Post by: baileyuph on April 05, 2015, 05:55:07 pm
On the trailer it does look considerably longer than I said earlier.  Nice size, you can go out further if you want or stay inwards.


Thanks for the wheel explanation

Doyle
Title: Re: my boat restore project
Post by: MinUph on April 05, 2015, 06:10:35 pm
Nice boat Mike, You did a fine job restoring it. What year is it? I hope you get a lot of use out of it. Is that a Teak floor in the cabin?
Title: Re: my boat restore project
Post by: Mike on April 06, 2015, 06:00:07 pm
doy;e yes it could go far with a 150 gallon tank.   I used to go to 25 in a 21 foot boat but I like to stay close and relax plus whi like to spend that much gas anymore.   
paul  its a 95 and I was going to go a teak floor at $200 I decided to use a lamonate oam floor from home depot instead.
Title: Re: my boat restore project
Post by: kodydog on April 06, 2015, 06:12:46 pm
Looks like you could spend a couple hundred dollars just towing it to the boat ramp, LOL.  Pure envy going on here. Nice set up Mike. Any chance I could get you to tow it to St Augustine?  :D
Title: Re: my boat restore project
Post by: Mike on April 14, 2015, 05:04:15 pm
I got the enclosure on today   time to come home

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Title: Re: my boat restore project
Post by: brmax on April 14, 2015, 06:58:52 pm
Mike you should take the long way. That's a sharp boat with all the custom work you did, enjoy the fishing.
Real nice thanks for the pics
Title: Re: my boat restore project
Post by: Mike on July 06, 2015, 05:09:44 pm
after 8 months of work I got the boat at the dock sunday finnaly

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Title: Re: my boat restore project
Post by: MinUph on July 06, 2015, 06:04:14 pm
Shes a beauty Mike. Must be nice to have her at the dock. Really nice work.