Sunday

Sunday Tear Out

Well I think I used every tool in my arsenal Sunday. I got into the boat and took apart everything I could unscrew, cut, rip out, pry and or bend. I removed the cleats, the horn, steering column, control cables, anchor light and the biggest pain of all the vinyl trim that was secured with a zillion pop rivets all around the boat GONE! I dug out more of the floor but may wait until I separate the top from the bottom before I go further on that. Most of the boat so far hasn't been too tough basically I took everything apart and gutted it. I think most people with any working knowledge of some basic power tools could have handled this so far... so don't be afraid to start your own project and get to it!!!

This weekend if the weather cooperates I think I'll get the motor off and mount it on a sawhorse I've already sanded it down and have some new engine paint to redo it with before I put it up for sale as much as I think this engine would work fine I really want to power it up. I already have a 1994 Mastercraft Maristar 23VRS which pulls skiers galore and does a fun 45-48 mph. This boat is intended to make my hair stand on end! LOL So... I got to find me something in the 115-135 range to make it a little bit of an adrenaline rush. That should push the boat to 54-62 respectfully and being only a 15 ft boat that's a plenty : )

You can see in the pics everything I've removed and the pile of carnage from the rampage : )

Then it will be off to the fiberglass fabricator to have him help me with some of the trickier stuff. I hope I have a good poker night soon to help me take the curse of this rebuild LOL Another 3hrs of work today.





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Steve said...

Great start. Should be fun, esp ripping apart stuff!

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Cool site Al why didn't you tell me about this on Sean's B Day? GL I know you can do it !!!!!!!!!
Mary

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