Classic AquaSport

Aquasport Model Rebuilds, Mods, Updates and Refreshes => Other Classic Rebuilds => Topic started by: CaptAdam on July 23, 2018, 10:01:21 PM

Title: 1978 Proline 20 Rebuild
Post by: CaptAdam on July 23, 2018, 10:01:21 PM

So I purchased a 1978 20 Proline this weekend.  Plan on gutting and restoring.  My plan is transom first the work on stringers from one side to the other.  I want to keep the integrity intact as much as possible to avoid twisting the hull.  Any words of wisdom, advice?  I am really enjoying this forum and hope to restore a great boat to eventually pass to my son.

Title: Re: 1978 Proline 20 Rebuild
Post by: CaptAdam on July 23, 2018, 10:03:47 PM

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Title: Re: 1978 Proline 20 Rebuild
Post by: Bhaldane on May 14, 2024, 02:40:18 PM

Hi capt I recently acquired the same boat and would like to do a complete restoration like you. I’m going to tackle the transom first do you have any helpful advice to keep the boat from beer canning when I start to tackle the stringers

Title: Re: 1978 Proline 20 Rebuild
Post by: dbiscayne on May 15, 2024, 03:40:15 PM

Make sure the hull is supported evenly on the trailer, and add some lighter duty wood bunks that can flex/match the shape of the hull.
If the cap and transom are still in place it's probably not going to try and twist much.