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  1. BMerr509

    '69 offshore rebuild- BMerr

    Some more pics
  2. BMerr509

    '69 offshore rebuild- BMerr

    Hey Iboats guys! Sorry about the elusiveness, but I have been busy! Here are some things i did to the offshore since my last post, and pics to go along (i imagine 90% will just go right to the pics lol) - new navigation lights up front, the two strips of LED's - radio and 4 speakers - finished...
  3. BMerr509

    '69 offshore rebuild- BMerr

    Hey Guys, sorry i have been away for some time. My grandfather passed two weeks ago so my time has been split in various directions (i appreciate the condolences, but he was older and is now at peace planting his flowers/with his dog in the Lord's land :) ). However, i did manage to get not...
  4. BMerr509

    '69 offshore rebuild- BMerr

    Thanks OH- i believe i do have everything i need for the hookup. Maybe i will get that done too, and i can ask the tech when i go to prop it what else i'll need for it. I'm sure he would know. Thank you for taking the time to write all that out- very good reference material. Last night i got...
  5. BMerr509

    '69 offshore rebuild- BMerr

    did some electrical work last night. I'm hoping to have a pic of my nav light and LED's tonight but i'm not sure how far i'll get. Here is my switch panel and MercMonitor... Anyone know if i can plug my sender unit wires from my gas tank directly to the merc monitor or does it have to be a...
  6. BMerr509

    '69 offshore rebuild- BMerr

    Got the front casting deck on (not tacked down yet though) and finished the fuel line assemblies. Man that Moeller kit is not worth it. I don't mean to bash on it but it was not worth it at all. The vent upset me the most. You cannot put the vent through plywood if you plan on using the back nut...
  7. BMerr509

    '69 offshore rebuild- BMerr

    Hey guys- while waiting for my fuel parts to come in, i completed the rear casting deck, although i have not secured it yet. Here are some pics of it. Turned out terrible, air bubbles everywhere, and black 5200 everywhere. i should be able to hide most of them when i rivet it to the framing...
  8. BMerr509

    '69 offshore rebuild- BMerr

    Got the base for the gas tank cut and layer one of epoxy. Hoping to install permantently this weekend. Here are two pics.
  9. BMerr509

    '69 offshore rebuild- BMerr

    Thanks for the tips. All clear on the fuel components. Should be here next week. Here is a pic of the finished rear casting deck framing. If you considered Candutch's to be overkill, this is completely unecessary. supports added where needed and it's rock solid. i added two pieces that go from...
  10. BMerr509

    '69 offshore rebuild- BMerr

    Got some more done. Not pictured, i got my transom eyebolts installed. Ordered all my wiring and accessories, as well as the rest of my aluminum angle. Installed my fuse block and switch panel. Question on the switch panel. My intention was to go from the accessory--->Fuse block----->switch...
  11. BMerr509

    '69 offshore rebuild- BMerr

    Some more pics- i haven't done anything just yet. Will start tonight. Have a look!
  12. BMerr509

    '69 offshore rebuild- BMerr

    Thanks for stopping by guys! I'll be picking her up tonight, motor and all. I pitched the design with the aluminum angle to the tech and he said it will all be good and safe. here's some pics!
  13. BMerr509

    '69 offshore rebuild- BMerr

    I return tomorrow and it looks like NY temps will be favorable for me!!! I retrieve the boat either monday or tuesday from the marina, motor/controls/steering/mercmonitor all on, guess it went well. They are concerned about the structural integrity of the transom, saying if i took the boat on...
  14. BMerr509

    '69 offshore rebuild- BMerr

    Thanks EZ for showing pics of how you did yours. Here is how my control mount came out. Totally neanderthal work but it is solid so I'm ok with it. The boat will be going on the trailer tonight and heading to the marina for the motor install. Should be done next tuesday, but i will be going...
  15. BMerr509

    '69 offshore rebuild- BMerr

    Bit of an update. I had my caulk gun break on me so i had to quit a bit earlier than i wanted. But i got the transom all bolted in and the console/steering panel tacked on. Also ordered my motor (2017 90 merc) this past week and it arrived at the marina today!!! Should be all hooked up, rigged...
  16. BMerr509

    '69 offshore rebuild- BMerr

    HAHAHHAHAHAHAHA:
  17. BMerr509

    '69 offshore rebuild- BMerr

    Yea i'm not sure how the vinyl would take gasoline. However i'll use care! Here are two more pics. first coat of grey on. i cannot put the console in until my paint job is complete.
  18. BMerr509

    '69 offshore rebuild- BMerr

    Thanks for the help on the tank. I'm going to just run it fore to aft. It will be more simple that way. Got the flooring in today with the exception of the casting deck and gas tank floor. Looks great considering i've never worked with any of the things i used for it lol everything fit well...
  19. BMerr509

    '69 offshore rebuild- BMerr

    Hey Pusher, welcome aboard! Good tips, the 90 for sure is the minimum and probably what i'll end up with. Won't be buying until march so i have some time to think. The holes have already been cut for the pedastal bases, i think it'll be alright. for the trolling motor i will wait and see how...
  20. BMerr509

    '69 offshore rebuild- BMerr

    Primed the inside of the boat with the first coat, second coat will be tonight. Nice to see that yellow go away! Nothing too impressive here guys...Seat bases came in yesterday, so now i'm behind. still looks like i can get one floor sheet down by monday though. Couple questions, i have a fire...
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