1978 Century 4000 resto

rngale · May 14, 2009

just started this project a couple weeks ago and will post pics soon.

So far all the stringers and bulkheads are rotted and have removed alot of the foam. The pics will tell alot, LOL.

Am going to replace stringers and bulkheads along with the floor structure.

At this time i do not plan to put the foam back.

The boat will be awl griped and non skid applied to the floors. the cabin will be done in doug fir most likely with several coats of varnish.

The motor is a 260 hp mercruiser

Bob_VT · May 14, 2009

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Not replacing the foam is your choice however, it is an insurance liability if anything should happen.

The key is not "foam" but floatation

rngale · May 16, 2009

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Here are a few pics

oops! · May 16, 2009

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ahhh yes.....removing the foam.....oh joy !

looking forward to seeing the project bud....

cheers
oops

rngale · May 17, 2009

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Pics of boat before starting resto when i bought it in summer 2008!

rngale · May 17, 2009

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More of the same

rngale · May 17, 2009

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and yet more

rngale · May 17, 2009

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More pics of work so far in the rip out stage

rngale · May 17, 2009

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more of the same

rngale · May 17, 2009

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Here are some more from this weekend so far, the tape measure was for making reference points for putting the stringers and bulkheads in the correct places. Before i start that process i will level the boat before i cut the patterns for the stringers and bulkheads.

I hope to have the main bulkead in place on memeorial day weekend and the forward cabin stringers and bulkheads as well. Will template. cut, hot coat, then set in place, fill and radius with hull and deck then tape in place.

rngale · May 25, 2009

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OKay a quick update, Have removed the forward bulkheads and stringers in the cabin and have begun grinding prep for starting to put the cabin back together.

This weekend is putting up the shelter to continue working on it so i dont have to cover it every time i want to work on it. so far gor 250.00 inot the shelter and will post pics soon. It is basically a curved roof built out of starpping and 2x4 walls covered in shrink wrap.

rngale · May 27, 2009

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The building is finally up! Took a little longer than expected but at least i can work on it in bad weather now.

Next i will level the boat to start making the bulheads and stringers for the cabin. The Maranti marine ply should be here tomarrow!

rngale · May 29, 2009

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Ok the boat is lvl now and have started to remove the rest of the wiring and am continueing to grind and grind and grind.... u get the point, white suit barrier cream and resperator.... At least its under cover now and staying dry.
Got the marine ply in the other day.. 40 a sheet for 1/2 inch and 55 for 3/4. Resin and other supplies on the way... to bad i have to work all weekend but should still be able to make the templates this weekend in the evenings.

rngale · Jun 4, 2009

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Here are some o fthe building pics

rngale · Jun 4, 2009

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Here are w few more pics of where i am at right now, Need to decide wether or not to put the main bulkhead back where it was or make it plumb ( its out and inch and 1/2) Not sure why it was done that way though and if there was a reason for it. I'm guessing that that matched the transom angle and it would add a little extra leg room on the deck if i out the seats back in the same position, If i plumb it up i will have to remake the cabin coushions as they will be the same 1 1/2 inches to short.

Any suggestions?

maxum247 · Jun 4, 2009

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Sounds like the boat is coming along nicely!
I like the shed idea, looks like you have good headroom in there, price does'nt sound too bad either!

max!

rngale · Jun 6, 2009

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Progress!

rngale · Jun 6, 2009

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Have layed out for the main bulkhead and just have to template and cut it then ready to tab them in and add the forward stringers!

rngale · Jun 8, 2009

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anyone have a good source for poly fair??

rngale · Jun 12, 2009

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have cut the main bulkhead and got it in place ready for hull and dech putty before i galss it in. They must have had a bad day when they built this boat because the main bulkhead wasnt put in in the right place originally! Took quite awhile without a rotating laser to get it right. at least the main will be the same distance from the transom now!

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