Classic AquaSport
Aquasport Model Rebuilds, Mods, Updates and Refreshes => Center Console Professional (CCP) Rebuilds => 246/250 CCP Rebuilds => Topic started by: Tampa Bay Mike on December 20, 2021, 10:31:43 AM
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Well it's been two years since I finished the 22 and it has been a great boat but it may be time for an upgrade. I've had my eye out for a 24 Seahunter but I can't justify what the market demands for them. So I decided to go the ambitious (crazy?) route and picked up an '84 250 the other day. The plan is to do another hull up restoration and ditch the liner in exchange for a custom cap.
This is how she looked the day I got her home.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20211210_113142.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22259&title=20211210-113142&cat=500)
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20211210_160543.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22260&title=20211210-160543&cat=500)
The floor was already removed and the liner was out in about an hour.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20211211_170334.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22261&title=20211211-170334&cat=500)
I'm glad I pulled it because the foam underneath was absolutely soaked and weighed a ton
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20211213_122517.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22263&title=20211213-122517&cat=500)
I went ahead and got all the grinding out of the way and the hull and stringers were in good shape. A few bubbles here and there and one small crack on the starboard stringer tabbing but that won't be an issue.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20211216_150627.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22265&title=20211216-150627&cat=500)
I decided to start with the stringers since I had them opened up to check and replace the foam. I know I'll have to do the back 18" or so separately after I finish the transom but I didn't want tear too much apart at once and risk twisting the hull. I knew I wanted to raise them up slightly so I went with the fence posts again since that worked so well last time. This time however I did it a little differently. Instead of foaming and recapping the stringers first, I duct taped the pvc down, drilled openings in the tops and refoamed it all as one piece. I'll admit it was kind of an experiment and I was prepared for it to go hilariously wrong but to my surprise it worked out really well.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20211217_172049.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22266&title=20211217-172049&cat=500)
A few minutes with the oscillating tool and sander to clean them up and they are nice and solid and looking good.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20211218_105047.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22267&title=20211218-105047&cat=500)
I haven't done any glass work yet but I do plan to wrap them all with a few layers to lock it all in place. I'm going to start tearing the transom out first and do all the glass at the same time.
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This is how she's sitting now without the liner. I know some people really like the look of the CCPs but I really do like the clean lines without the extra bulk.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20211211_170925.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22262&title=20211211-170925&cat=500)
The plan for the rest of the build will be similar to my 22. I splurged a little and picked up enough coosa to do the transom and floor before the price goes up next year. (I've heard 11% from a few people after Jan 1)
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20211216_122656.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22264&title=20211216-122656&cat=500)
I'm thinking a flat deck with a forward seating bench that wraps around the bow and a custom ring deck and transom cap like I did on my 22 but this time with a built in livewell. I'll probably go with a porta bracket and 250 for power and possibly a tower if funds allow.
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Well count me in as a CCP lover (except for the transom design) so I look forward to this build. :salut:
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Wow mike, you have been hard after her already! Nice progress. Looking forward to seeing this come along! Thanks for sharing!!
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Yes they do have great lines - great progress. That'll be a great fishing platform. :thumleft:
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Wow…. Wish I had the time ,talent and space to attempt this, look forward to this one.
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Wow…. Wish I had the time ,talent and space to attempt this, look forward to this one.
Thanks guys. I do have the space at least, guess we'll see about the time and talent part lol
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Interesting that so many hulls from the mid-80s had the foam squirted in through the gunwale to hold the liner cutouts in place. Kind of a copout imho, since they ALWAYS leak along the bottom edge, then you get wet foam in a place that it can't be replaced. Scrapping the liner is definitely a fix to the problem though! Excited to see this come together; I'm with you on the clean lines sans liner.
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Don't doubt the power of duct tape! I have also used it to hold in some pieces I was foaming around, worked great. That is some good progress. Looking forward to following along.
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Pretty much done with all the heavy grinding now. I got the transom out and cleaned up. I left the top lip attached for now to make it easier to climb in and out but it will be cut off soon. I have next week off work so hopefully I can start glassing then. I hope everyone has a great Christmas!
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20211222_115239.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22280&title=20211222-115239&cat=500)
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Looking good
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Those huge stringers are stout - the ones in my 230 Explorer are the same.
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Coming along nicely! Your making some great progress!
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The transom is in, but I gotta say it look a little more thinking than my 22 did. So if you've ever looked at the back of a 250, the transom actually bows out past 90⁰ on the sides. (I know the 240s also had an interesting design.) They also only doubled up the plywood in the center where the motor was bolted to. The rest was only a single layer of 3/4". My first thought was to cut it out and go with a flat transom but the outside skin was in great shape and it was over 9/16th of an inch thick down towards the bottom so I couldn't justify it. So my solution was to get a little crafty with the coosa instead. I ended up cutting it in a few strategic pieces to help it conform to the shape. It ended up working really well and I am happy with the outcome.
You can see the wide angle here.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20211228_093930.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22287&title=20211228-093930&cat=500)
I laid up four layers of 1708 to fill in the cutout
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20211228_123824.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22288&title=20211228-123824&cat=500)
Then did two more full layers overlapping the sides and bottom
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20211228_190003.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22289&title=20211228-190003&cat=500)
I used 2" strips of cardboard to make a template
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20211227_155557.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22286&title=20211227-155557&cat=500)
First layer of coosa bonded into place
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20211228_203154.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22290&title=20211228-203154&cat=500)
Cutting out the three inside layers with 4, 8 and 12 inch overlaps
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20211231_103026.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22291&title=20211231-103026&cat=500)
Final layers on
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20211231_122513.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22292&title=20211231-122513&cat=500)
Next step will be to trim the top flush and add a little crown. With so many bends and curves in the factory transom I wasn't sure how much of a crown I was going to want so I laid it all up a little tall knowing I could cut the final shape later on. I'm thinking I may just go with an inch to an inch and a half. Anyway, that's a decision for tomorrow.
Oh, and happy new years to everyone!
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Not bad.
Not bad at all. :thumright:
Happy New Year to you.
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Looks stout. Nicely done. Good tutorial.
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Wow Mike you are really taking off with his rebuild. Nice work. Interesting how the corners on this hull has that slight curve outwardly. What did you use to refill the void? Did you use four (4) different pieces of Coosa for the core to keep the angles and core flush with them?
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Wow Mike you are really taking off with his rebuild. Nice work. Interesting how the corners on this hull has that slight curve outwardly. What did you use to refill the void? Did you use four (4) different pieces of Coosa for the core to keep the angles and core flush with them?
Yeah I could get the coosa to flex a little but not near enough so I ended up making some relief cuts and beveling the edges so they all fit back together. After that I was able to use screws and clamps to make sure it all had 100% contact with the glass while the bonding putty did its thing. I walked out to the shop today to check it and it is solid as a rock.
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I trimmed the top off and added a 1 1/2' crown. The top is just over 2" thick in the center which means the bottom should be over 2 1/2" where the factory glass was. As you can see I've got quite a few screw holes to address but having it all tightly bonded is worth it.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20220101_172418.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22293&title=20220101-172418&cat=500)
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20220102_090712.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22294&title=20220102-090712&cat=500)
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I got the stringers tied into the transom last night. First I tabbed the factory stringers back together where I cut them off to make room for the new transom. Then I cut a few pieces of coosa to shape, glassed the inside and bonded them on using a few layers of csm. Once that was solid I filled them with two part foam, leveled the top and bonded down a piece to the top. Then that was all tabbed to the transom and another layer was laid across the whole thing.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20220104_194706.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22295&title=20220104-194706&cat=500)
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Picked up a tank and a bunch of foam to make a tank coffin and eventually the new cap. I ended up with 84 gallons which was a little more than I was originally thinking but the price was right and it fits like a glove.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20220115_180801.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22301&title=20220115-180801&cat=500)
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20220114_152208.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22300&title=20220114-152208&cat=500)
I puttied in some pvc pipe for the fuel lines to run through the stringers and bulkhead which worked out great. I also ran some for drains in case any water gets in the area outside of the stringers. I rolled some leftover gelcoat on the transom to fully cure it and prep for fairing. I'm not looking for perfection in the bilge area but I am going to clean it up some while I have easy access to it.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20220115_181358.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22302&title=20220115-181358&cat=500)
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Mike, don't forget that poly tanks can grow 1-2% in all directions once full of gasoline.
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This one didn't have the molded in mounting points on the top like other ones I've seen. Instead it had bolt holes recessed into both ends down by the bottom. I thought about using some L brackets to secure it to the floor of the new coffin I made but figured through bolting it with some coosa backing plates would be stronger. It also seemed like either way wouldn't allow for too much expansion on the ends so I went with what seemed more secure. I did leave a quarter inch or so between the tank and the bulkheads which I expect to fill up. There's also a lot of room for expansion on the sides and top.
Also for what it's worth, my 22 has about the same amount of space front and back and when I inspected it recently I didn't see any issues.
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Mike, you are moving right along! What’s your plan for a bracket and power?
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Mike, you are moving right along! What’s your plan for a bracket and power?
I would love a new porta bracket and 250 if the money fairy allows it once I get to that point.
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I'm going with a one piece floor with built in hatch gutters to keep the fairing to a minimum. So far its been a lot of work but hopefully it will pay off.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20220117_141332.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22378&title=20220117-141332&cat=500)
Gutters were made out of MDF, routed and sanded, coated with epoxy and then wet sanded smooth.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20220124_195229.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22379&title=20220124-195229&cat=500)
Prepping for the layup. Cut five layers of glass and started cutting the coosa to fit. I still need to cut some strips of glass for the gutters.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20220130_171037.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22380&title=20220130-171037&cat=500)
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Mike,
I really like this idea! Those molds are looking great! Anything to save the shoulders and back and i am game.
So I've put a lot of thought into how I would make it work for my project by building a "Mold table" sort of speak and i have a few things that come to mind. How are you going to address the joints so the don't show up in the final part are you have and bleed through that doesnt allow the part to detach? Also, assuming that you are going to start the part with Gelcoat, how are you going to tie the deck into the hull side with a then finished gelcoat that has to be ground down to glass? Are you going to lay glass only and once you set the deck and tie into hull side, complete the gelcoat or final finish? Just brainstorming here. Thanks for sharing!
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I thought about the joints too and I think I'm going to put a layer of mat down first to help with that. I'm probably going to layer in the strips of glass for the gutters and the floor so that seam is plenty strong. Not exactly sure yet.
When I finished cutting the coosa last week I remembered that they are 48" and the roll of 1708 is 50" so that will help with the big seams. As for the sides, I am probably just going to have to sand a little so I can tab it in. I can't really think of a better way to tackle that part. I plan to tab in some supports for the cap so it'll need to be sanded some eventually. I think as long as I can keep the majority of the fairing to a minimum and have the hatches locked in good I'll call it a win.
I had a long weekend out of town and haven't even been in the shop since last week so hopefully I can get back to work soon.
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I’m not following you on the thin layer of mat. Are you not spraying Gelcoat in the mold first and then 24 hours later laying up the entire upper section of the laminate panel, setting the core, and continuing lamination over top of core (bottom section of deck)?
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Yes, that's pretty much the plan. I've got all the 1708 cut horizontally so I was thinking there may be seams where they butt up together. (See the last picture in my post below) My thought was to run some chopped strand mat vertically after the gelcoat to try and minimize those seams. Then continue with the rest of the lamination schedule. Currently that is three layers of 1708, coosa, then two more layers of 1708
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I also scooped up a little something off marketplace this evening. I saw it and couldn't pass it up. The price was right and it was just down the road from my house. It's used but the previous owner never even rigged the top station up.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20220207_182246.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22389&title=20220207-182246&cat=500)
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20220207_180236.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22388&title=20220207-180236&cat=500)
I was leaning towards building a console since I couldn't find exactly what I wanted for less than $1000 so now it looks like I've got some dimensions to work off of.
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That should fit well on a 250. :thumleft:
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Nice find!!
Regarding the mold seams, I was more concerned about Gelcoat getting down into them I guess and having a hard time removing the part. Are you going to epoxy the panels together and sand the joints smooth? Maybe I’m overthinking it.
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Ahh I gotcha now. I went more simple with the seams and just laid a strip of packing tape over them. When I get ready for gelcoat and glass, I'm planning to slide some plastic drop cloths up under the sides and tape them down to keep it off the floor. It'll leave me with a little finish work to do but still should be a lot less than laying it up like normal.
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Mike,
Impressive and ambitious build, following this for sure! Not to derail this thread, but what is the plan for the space below-deck and outside the stringers? Will you foam this or leave it open?
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Thanks! Ambitious for sure but I'm enjoying it.
I'm not planning to refoam the outsides under the deck. There will be a three foot hatch on each side with under deck storage. I cut the bulkheads to form up the front and back of those compartments yesterday but haven't glassed them in yet. I'm spending most of my time trying to get the floor laid up so i can get the mold off the ground. There will be drain holes on the front and back of those areas to let any water out, and I installed some pvc drains through the stringers into the bilge. I have a similar setup on my 22 and it works great for things like nets and flip flops.
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Hey Mike,
I second the motion on no re-foam. It seems to me that the foam is the cause of most problems that necessitate such rebuilds, all of are directly related to the moisture absorption of the foam.
I have not yet gotten into an Aquasport rebuild, but have done others, all of which were not re-foamed.
Keep your progress reports and photos coming!
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Hey y'all. Lots of progress still happening. I got the floor laid up and popped off the mold. I tied some beams across six of the trusses and bought two chain hoists to get it off the ground and they worked great. Ran into a few issues with the gelcoat and had a few voids where the coosa didn't get fully pressed down but I was able to fill them with some thickened epoxy and it is incredibly solid now.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20220223_190150.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22490&title=20220223-190150&cat=500)
I got the bulkheads all installed and rolled some gelcoat to pretty them up a bit. The side boxes towards the rear are four feet long and the one up front is over five feet long and close to two feet deep. I can easily lay down inside of it if I want to.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20220310_210437.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22495&title=20220310-210437&cat=500)
I've also been doing a little shopping. I found a nice leaning post that matches the tower...
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20220307_124835.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22491&title=20220307-124835&cat=500)
...but then got a nice package deal on a porta bracket and brand new Hanson leaning post livewell.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20220313_122245.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22493&title=20220313-122245&cat=500)
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20220313_132647.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22494&title=20220313-132647&cat=500)
So now I have to decide which one to go with. I was thinking about a livewell built into the transom but this one is about 4 inches too tall. Maybe I can sink it into the floor some? Not sure yet. A decision for another day
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That's gonna be real nice Mike! Coming along quick! That fish box is HUGE! Glad to hear the epoxy injection did the trick. Are you planning intermediate bulkheads outboard of the stringers?
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I wasn't planning on anymore bulkheads. The deck is 3/4 coosa with three layers of 1708 on top and two on the bottom so it's already overkill. The span from the stringers over to the sides is only about 18" at the widest point so once it's bonded down and glassed to the hullsides it shouldn't need it
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Still at it! Since my last update I got the deck bonded and tabbed down and built some hatch lids. I also ended up building a livewell tub from scratch that will integrate into the rear transom cap better than the Hanson one would. I couldn't justify hacking it apart to try and make it work. I've also started working on the gunnel support/speaker boxes and roughed up the bow anchor locket bulkhead.
I tossed the console and leaning post in to start getting some measurements.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20220516_124507.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22710&title=20220516-124507&cat=500)
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Woah! Great Update! Starting to look like a boat again. I bet that feels good to be able to walk around in that. You have been busy no doubt. Great work as always Mike!
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Definitely gained some room both fore and aft. :thumleft:
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Definitely gained some room both fore and aft. :thumleft:
Hard to believe it's only 2' longer than my 22. It feels 50% bigger inside. Should be great when we want to bring more friends along.
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Wipe on. Sand off. Repeat. Fairing is fun...
Since the liner is gone, I wanted to take the extra time to make the hullsides and transom look nicer. I also got the cap supports all glassed in. The four in the center will hold two pairs of 8.8s and were designed to be the optimum enclosure size. Once it's all pretty I'll spray a final coat or two of gel and start on the cap.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20220525_203006.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22729&title=20220525-203006&cat=500)
Little more finish work needed in the anchor locker but it's close.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20220525_203114.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22730&title=20220525-203114&cat=500)
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Looking good Mike. Are you going to drain the anchor locker into the bilge or out the side?
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If you look close you can see the backing plate for the bow eye at the bottom. I had to cut the front part of the floor out to make sure I could get to it. I made a new triangle block from two pieces of the leftover coosa from the transom and bed it in there with epoxy. Plan as of now is to build a false floor with a pie plate just above it that the anchor can sit on without getting tangled on the back of the bow eye and drain it out the side with a clamshell. I'd rather limit the amount of mud and grass going into the bilge.
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Lots of progress lately. I started fabricating the cap and built a livewell from scratch to fit into the transom. I also picked up a tower a few months ago for an absolute steal. Only issue was the front legs were mounted to to console it was built for. No worries because I wanted a second livewell/cooler/seat anyway so I built one out of leftover coosa. Just need to tab it on and finish off the back.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20220620_165453.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22857&title=20220620-165453&cat=500)
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20220716_1637451.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22860&title=20220716-1637451&cat=500)
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20220620_165513.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22858&title=20220620-165513&cat=500)
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20220706_0928161.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22859&title=20220706-0928161&cat=500)
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Great progress Mike. :thumleft:
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Lookin' good. :thumright:
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The cap is on and final fairing has begun.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20220813_113330.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22926&title=20220813-113330&cat=500)
I bonded it down with about a gallon of bonding putty and then wrapped one more layer of glass on top and around the hullsides.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20220821_174501.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22927&title=20220821-174501&cat=500)
Now more fairing.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20220828_170947.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22928&title=20220828-170947&cat=500)
Once I have it close I'll glass the livewell and console in and then make the final decision on paint or gelcoat.
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Hey guys. It's been a minute, but things are still chugging along. I've gotten quite a few things knocked out since my last update. The console and livewell are in, interior gelcoat and non skid are down, the hullsides were sprayed with stars and stripes blue gelcoat, a fresh coat of white bottom paint was applied, and rigging has begun! Here are a few pics from the other day.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20230126_1358061.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=23176&title=20230126-1358061&cat=500)
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20230126_1357131.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=23175&title=20230126-1357131&cat=500)
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20230126_1330381.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=23174&title=20230126-1330381&cat=500)
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Looks Great Mike :thumleft:
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So close! Gelcoat is wet sanded and buffed, tower is finally out of the corner of the shop and on the boat where it belongs, and I picked up a better trailer.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20230509_101530.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=23431&title=20230509-101530&cat=500)
I also found a decent deal on a motor and started the rigging process on that.
(https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/20230509_161458.jpg) (https://classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=23432&title=20230509-161458&cat=500)
Hopefully I'll have her on the water by the end of the month!
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It looks great! Love the gel coat color.
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Looks great Mike - congrats on a great rebuild :cool2:
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It looks great! Love the gel coat color.
Thanks Dan. I had it custom matched to Awlgrip's stars and stripes blue. It came out nice
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Looks great Mike - congrats on a great rebuild :cool2:
Thanks Rick. It's not quite there yet, but I can see the finish line!
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Excellent Mike. :thumright:
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Very nice work Mike! That Merc looks good with the color combos you have going on! Is that a 250? Hope you get it wet soon! :)
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Very nice work Mike! That Merc looks good with the color combos you have going on! Is that a 250? Hope you get it wet soon! :)
Thanks bud. Yeah, 250 verado. I wasn't sure about the black but it looks good with all the black trim everywhere. Working on the steering and final wiring this week. Still shooting for an end of month launch.
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That’s was the first thing that came to mind actually. I don’t care for Mercs black motors personally but with that Stars and Stripes color it really goes well and pops! All the rigging stuff forcing our hand to have some black, it will go well. Looking forward to hearing some numbers.