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January 27, 2008, 05:17:50 PM
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REELCLIMAX

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1974 170 rebuild
« on: January 27, 2008, 05:17:50 PM »
Hey everbody, I am fairly new to this site and am getting ready to try and tackle this rebuild myself. Just wanted to know where to get started. I painted my last boat with awlgrip and it turned out ok but I want this boat to turn out like the one undertow just had done. The boat has been kept out of the weather for the past 15 years I know and was hardly ever used before that.  every thing under the deck seems to be in good shape and there are no soft spots in the floor. The transom has no flex that I can tell. We put a 220# man on the motor and it didnt budge. There are a few hairline cracks around the top cap of the transom and that is it. In my opinion the boat only needs cosmetic work done such as new seats, windsheild, and sanding and painting. I cant post pictures at this time but what am I leaving out without yall having to see it. What do I need to check for and how do I need to go about making this boat turn out the way Undertows did? I grew up and learned how to fish on this boat as it was owned by my father for the last 15 years so this rebuild is important to me and I plan on having this boat for a very long time. Thanks, RC   :)

January 27, 2008, 06:38:22 PM
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RickK

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« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2008, 06:38:22 PM »
Welcome aboard RC.  8)
Doesn't sound like you have much to do - maybe not a rebuild, but a "refresh".
Definitely post some "Boat Porn" for us and we'll be able to help you better.
Rick
1971 "170" with 115 Johnson (It's usable but not 100% finished)

1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha

January 27, 2008, 11:02:38 PM
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« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2008, 11:02:38 PM »
If you are directly or indirectly asking me how to get your boat to look like mine, the answer is simple:  www.baysidemarineservices.com

I didn't do the work.

January 28, 2008, 01:50:50 PM
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« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2008, 01:50:50 PM »
My 17 has the factory non skid floor and since Im not cutting it out and replacing it I guess the only way to sand it would be with some kind of blaster. Would that be correct. Thanks, RC :)

February 16, 2008, 06:57:06 PM
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REELCLIMAX

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74 Aquasport
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2008, 06:57:06 PM »
Decided not to restore at this time. Floor is good and sturdy as well as the transom. Put a 115 Ocean Pro on the back, New seats, refinshed the teak, Stainless rails replaced the old aluminum and gave the boat a good componding and waxing and all hardware was replaced. All I need now to be satisfied is some badges for the side. Does anyone know if Jim Ct is still doing those? Will try to post some pics. RC :wink:
http://s271.photobucket.com/albums/jj14 ... ort001.jpg
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http://s271.photobucket.com/albums/jj14 ... ort017.jpg

February 16, 2008, 07:28:53 PM
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Marcq

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« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2008, 07:28:53 PM »
Wow, she looks good for a 1974, it doesn't take much sometimes to make a boat look great
Good job

Marc..
1979 170 Aquasport 70hp Evinrude

February 18, 2008, 07:26:42 PM
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« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2008, 07:26:42 PM »
Looks like all you have to do is bait the hooks!  Mint condition!  Good Luck!

 


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