Mike's 77 22-2 Rebuild

[Tampa Bay Mike]

So close! Got the motor hung today. Unfortunately I couldn't fire it up yet because I broke the plastic fuel filter housing and have to wait for the new one to show up 

While I'm in there I'm gonna go ahead and do a full service. Oil change, impeller, anodes, spark plugs, etc. Then I'll just need to hook up and bleed the hydraulic steering lines and get it wet!

[RickK]

Sure looking good Mike. Congrats and all your hard work is showing.

[hudsport]

awesome job Mike !

[Capt. Bob]

 

Excellent rebuild thread!

Might look a tad better with a Yamaha on back.

[Tampa Bay Mike]

Excellent rebuild thread!

Might look a tad better with a Yamaha on back.

I would have been happy with either. I actually looked at a boat with a Yamaha on it to use but when I got there with a fist full of cash, the offer I emailed him, and he agreed to, suddenly became "outrageous" so I walked. Funny the way things work out because a week later I found this one and ended up saving enough money to still get the trailer, porta bracket, brand new hydraulic steering system, digital gauge, and still had some money leftover.

[Tampa Bay Mike]

I got the steering hooked up and bled, and had my mechanic come over and help me do a full tune up today to get the motor back up and running. It felt so nice to hear it fire right up and watch the gauges light up like I was hoping they would.

I still have to install the transducer and swim platform, and do a handful of other small things, but after today I can at least finally say that she is finally ready to hit the water!





Not sure exactly when the first launch will be as of now but I will keep you all posted.

[RickK]

Nice!!

[Capt. Bob]

 

[hudsport]

awesome cant wait to see it in the water, it will be ready for Tarpon Season thats for sure.

[Mwar410]

Very nice, I really like the console setup. What size wheel is that? I wanted to shrink my console 6"-8" in width but ran out of time before striper season. Will definitely be doing it in the 196

[Tampa Bay Mike]

Very nice, I really like the console setup. What size wheel is that? I wanted to shrink my console 6"-8" in width but ran out of time before striper season. Will definitely be doing it in the 196

Thanks! The wheel is 13 1/2". I never liked how wide the factory console was, especially if there's a liner as well. This console fit everything I needed perfectly and leaves plenty of room to walk by.

[ncrowe]

Very nice, I really like the console setup. What size wheel is that? I wanted to shrink my console 6"-8" in width but ran out of time before striper season. Will definitely be doing it in the 196

Thanks! The wheel is 13 1/2". I never liked how wide the factory console was, especially if there's a liner as well. This console fit everything I needed perfectly and leaves plenty of room to walk by.

Looks really great Mike! I'm in the same boat with the console size - yours gives you everything you need and more room - also for seating infront of the console - a cooler is much more usable than a built in on this type of boat I think

[Tampa Bay Mike]

I spent today finishing up the last few things on the list and then gave her a nice scrubbing. I think it's safe to say at this point that the rebuild is finally DONE! 

Thank you again to everyone here for the encouragement and help along the way. I really could not have done it without you.

Now, enough talking and more pics.

[Burgmane]

Outstanding. Great weather here the next couple days so I’m assuming you’re gonna splash and run her! Looking forward to hearing the #s!

[mshugg]

Sweet boat!  She’ll look even better on the water.  Congrats on finishing your rebuild.