Lower unit installed, boat splashed. Now time to make it look good. Im researching what color metal flake to paint trying to decide. What is the easiest body filler to use to do the fairing? Peanut butter? Ive seen some people mix bondo with resin for easier sanding.
Lower unit is shot. Ordered a new one from SEI. My '91 FS was the last year Johnson used the 'pin in place' method to connect the driveshaft upper to the driveshaft lower. in 92 and on they went to a 'snap in place' method which takes a different driveshaft with a 'bull nose' end on it that...
I would like to note here that there was some minor flex on the deck that i built when walking. When i filled it with foam it is rock solid now. I know you shouldnt rely on the foam for structural but if you got something with some very minor flex that you dont like, fill it with the good...
Ran engine on muffs a while did not want to engage reverse well, going to try adjusting the shift linkage this weekend. Had some metal shavings on oil plug magnet in lower unit, hope its just result of a few ratcheting reverse attempts and not larger problem. Also new led trailer light kit...
For anyone that was following this thread, i went through some serious personal life issues but im back on this project. Also, not long after the last post I made on this project, my trim unit stopped working. I recently found a brand new never used one and just got it installed and will be...
Little more progress on the framing. Getting close. Decided to mount the seats on pedestals. The 7" ones are the same height as the original bench seat. They are just sitting in there right now, need to mount the pedestal to a piece of treated ply or something and then glass that to the floor...
I got the main frame installed for the center rod locker, i am very happy with how it is looking with the lids mocked in place. Every time I start working it rains, so I have been moving slow. I am very motivated to finish the boat as it is turning out like I want and I know this time it will...
I have been working on the boat consistantly, but it is going very slow. Grinding the old gelcoat and etc off those used pieces of fiberglass is a major pita and very very slow. I am taking it in about 24" sections working towards the helm. Building the structure underneath to stiffen the panels...
So motor is ready to roll, new waterpump kit, new bearing carrier seals, new starter, fires right up always runs great. Not sure if I posted a pic since its on the new transom
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Here is some rough fitting of the new front deck fiberglass panels im cutting to fit.
Due to real life circumstances I was unable to complete this project. Until now. I am back in progress on the bass boat restoration! I will have to take several steps backward before I can continue however.
What happened is water got into some of the wood in my front deck, so I will be removing...
Not much happenin lately, get home from work I dont have a lot of time and the weather has been crappy. Heres a couple of pics so yall know i havent died off. Carpeted some of the lids i had made in the bedroom at night. Using the 24 oz carpet, thick stuff. Should be able to work sat and...
Carpet came in, there is a sale goin on with one of the big carpet websites out there. Got the 24 oz gunmetal grey, seems to be high quality. Rolled it out in the bedroom, let it get flat. Also went by the metal store bought a 3/16 piece of metal to test the stiffness on a 18.5" span. Seems...
