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  1. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Thanks! This being my 1st I/O and always having appreciated the ease of access with my outboards- I tried to make the engine bay as open and convenient as possible. Seen plenty of layouts that explain the engine access horror stories...
  2. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    A 5.7 in a super sport? Very nice, that must be a fast planing boat! Is it an SS18? I loved my 16! It didn't have the sharper V5 hull but always wished it did.
  3. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Me too, so glad the original vinyl name stayed in such good shape over the years. Shooting for 1st splash this summer.🤞
  4. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    The MC1 coronation ceremony today was beautiful.
  5. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Got a new steel #2 pencil in the mail.
  6. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Thanks! Glad to be back too my friend, was away from this project far too long.
  7. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Out hunting for the partial hardtop materials today. Going to do a top from windshield to a little past the helm I'm thinking. Want to keep it light but strong enough to hold light storage if needed, some rod holders, lights, etc. so probably will be an aluminum skin over some sort of light...
  8. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Luckily I think I still have the shaped hose for the inside portion, believe it had a rubber plug in it to change the diameter if I recall but haven't located it just yet.
  9. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Awesome, thanks!
  10. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Gimbal bearing in, drive and exhaust bellows are in. Was a pain but made a nice template so I can cut a cork transom gaskets tomorrow. Wonder if this trim sensor works...
  11. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

  12. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Anyone know if the water hose is a special type of hose or is it just plain old 5/8 automotive coolant line? I don't want to wait for a shipment if it is just 5/8 standard stuff. Hoping to get the transom plate back on ASAP.
  13. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    I'm thinking since they look good I'm going to just run em as is with fresh oil and do a real early oil change after the first couple short runs to see how the fluid looks. Figure that should be telling. Hopefully the lower unit gears and beaeings are in good shape too.
  14. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

  15. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Still need to order the big Orings for these tube's. The flappers I bought fit perfect.
  16. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

  17. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

  18. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    So the revival of the project caught the attention of the admiralty and she's pushing for a different look with the old Mercruiser MC1 outdrive. Traditionally they're painted "Phantom Black" by Mercury but we are going to run the original/super old school Mercruiser look with a Spectre White...
  19. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Outdrive internals look pretty good for 50 years old I think.
  20. IslandExplorer

    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    https://imgur.com/KImYFXO First work this year on the boat has finally begun. Started this past weekend sanding and pressure washing I/O parts. Currently still painting the outdrive and prepping it for all the new seals and gaskets it'll need..
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