1975 19-6 FF

[JCullins]

Newbie here, quick story. I bought an old pontoon boat to rebuild. Guy said I could have the toon real cheap if I would take the other boat just to get it out of his yard. I got on the web to try and find some info and discovered this site. Wow, turned out my boat is a 75 AS 19-6 Family Fish.
Now, thanks to all the great info here, I'm going to put the toon rebuild on the back burner and try to get the AS going. I live in Oklahoma and boat on Eufaula Lake, you don't see alot of these boats here. The more I look at the old girl the more I like her. The members knowledge, experience and information on classic Aquasport.com is truly inspiring. I hope you can find patience with a land locked boater as I begin this rebuild journey.

[LilRichard]

Welcome aboard... that is a cool story!

Oh, please post LOTS of pictures.   8)

[RickK]

Welcome aboard JCullins :!:  :!:

What he said  

[billh1963]

This thread is worthless without pictures!!!!!!!!!  

[JCullins]

Got a few pics in the members gallery. Will post more as progress gets underway. Trying to make room for the AS in my shop bldg.
Thanks for the replies.

[RickK]

Gotta take the cover off of the boat for us to help  

[JCullins]

Rick,

Got the cover off. LOL.  Went ahead and took the motor off. I had to do some serious Southern Engineering to remove the 125 Force, I'm going to have to get a few more needed tools. LOL






The floor is solid, the cover over the gas tank is spongy and of course the transom has a long crack in the fiberglass. The bottom of the hull feels to be solid. Everyone if you get a chance let know what you think, worth rebuilding? What about the 88 Force 125? Thanks.

[LilRichard]

Unlike Luke, you should not use the force.

I would however rebuild her, but only if you think it is a process you would not hate.  Half of rebuilding the boat is enjoying (it's slightly masochistic) the process and being proud of you work - the other half is enjoying using the finished product.  

If you're going to hate the work, buy a functioning boat.

[jdupree]

JCullins,

She looks good to be a 1975 :!:   Hatch over the gas tank just needs to be re-cored so not a major problem.  Did you do a "bounce" test on the transom before you took the motor off   Best case senario is that the cap has just seperated and the transom might still have some life left.

I always thought the Family Fish was a pretty boat.  Fix her up :!:

[RickK]

Best case senario is that the cap has just seperated and the transom might still have some life left.

I agree - good possibility it's just the liner cap where it goes over the tranom - common problem.

[JCullins]

Thanks for the replies. I'm going to start this weekend.
Anyone want an 88 Force 125?

[JCullins]

Moved her inside my shop building. Started removing and cleaning.



Are gas tanks supposed to be foamed in. No foam here. I'm going to pull the tank this weekend.

note: LilRichard, I've studied and re-studied all of your posted pictures as a reference. Outstanding work.
very good info.

[LilRichard]

Thanks.

No, not all tanks are foamed- there are reasons to go either way - and reasons not.  Almost all older tanks were foamed though.

That tank may be a replacement... it looks to be in good shape for its age.  Let us know how it turns out- those strapped areas may be a problem.

[JCullins]

The tank is out. Is there any to get the old fuel line and vent line out. I hate to cut the floor out, its solid. The fuel and vent are foamed in.

[JCullins]

I haven't quite got posting pictures down yet. :(

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The old fuel lines are cracked and need replaced.