Recent content by IslandExplorer

Thanks, figure it's a way better use vs holding camping gear on a shelf in the ol barn, unmoved and unseen 99.99% of the time. That's a good observation, I do need to put some heat shielding in probably. I haven't tested it out with the burners since I had the previous/experimantal oversized...

Looking awesome, love how that cuddy area came out. The way that handle fits through the access hole is perfect. Wouldn't even know it was there otherwise, very nice. And I'm with ya on the seat stantions, Ive had numerous pedestal seat failures out on the water, one of which Im lucky I didn't...

Still needs a couple last screws put in and for the divider and door cathches to be installed- but the admiral's 1953 naval crate galley cabinet is in place.

Curious boat indeed. What is that horizontal ridge on the transom?? Looks almost like a welded seam on a riveted boat!? Very geometric/angular splashwell cut out. Definitely seems pretty unique. If it's a pre 72 and assigned a HIN it could be anywhere (or nowhere) due to it often being the...

Wow, love the diamond plate and SS floor drains you added! They probably should have done that from the factory. That looks so clean. Might need a couple of those. Could rinse it right out if needed. Great work and thinking on that. That under bench area is one of the louder in-cabin areas when...

Thanks guys! The real wood just seemed right for this boat. Goes with the 70s vibe.🪵 Previous owner had the thing planked nearly everywhere, guessing he was a carpenter. The helm is finally powering up the blowers and nav lights now. Going for pumps and maybe engine control wiring tomorrow...

Well, it sure isn't looking like your first try at it, coming out great! That little area is a real focal point when you first enter the cabin so that's going to make it look really clean and like factory new. Cant wait to see the end result with the cabin. 🍿

Upper helm console constructed. Top piece I randomly found adrift in Narragansett Bay years ago. When drilled it is unusually red and, oddly, smells just like plasteline. I gave it new purpose in life. Windlass is fully wired, fused, relayed, and complete. Can drop ol Bruce right off at the pool...

You won't be able to scratch stainless steel with a pocket knife very easily. Try in some obscure spot. Aluminum and magnesium (like on a transfer case) scratch easily with a knife or screwdriver. Crude easy pocket method to tell if it is SS or not.

Refinishing floors all week has been seriously wearing and slowing me down- but still made a little progress at least! More thru bolts for helm, started chart plotter and main switch panel mount. Think I'm going to put a small visor over it to shadow the electronics slightly. It'll get a vinyl...

The no drill feature is really nice and prob rare for those. The one I have requires 4 holes through cavitation plate. Theyre typically made where one size kinda-fits most, and a lot not well. Personally I hardly hesitate to drill holes in everything I own 😅 but most def prefer not to. = Might...

Wow, that looks like that was tough. Crazy how resilient old baked on gaskets can be. Good job not giving up. And I'd definitely suspect that there could be asbestos fiber in it. The old stock gaskets, brake pads, etc were all tougher bc of it. When in doubt def wear a dust mask if you can...

Nice homemade hydrofoil! I bet if you trim it down a little in front as previously discussed you will gain that extra speed from a little less drag and it'll be perfect. Just needs cool paint job now. 😎 Those things have an added benefit of protecting the spinning prop from bumping into dock...