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Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'
Steve , thanks for the advice on harbor freight.... I will do just that!!
Also thanks for suggesting that the floor be rechecked . I found a thick piece and measured it , it IS in fact 1/2 "
You wouldnt believe how thin it is in some places ......
So much...
Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'
foam , lots of it.. at first I was ready to cry , not wanting to scrape and remove it (been there done that before) but after I calmed down I started feeling it up... I know someone reading wont like this but...... I DONT hate this foam so far , in the bow at...
Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'
I began taking out the very front piece of the bow , careful because I also plan on tracing it on new wood... where I found out the wood.... is only 1/4 inch plywood... I was planning on using 3/4 for a solid deck , complete with glass & mat.... which will throw off...
Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'
After I got the wall out , I had to do something that pi$$ed me off! I had to literally destroy the cuddy bed frame to get it out, vinyl and all... I had to drill the rivets (Im starting to hate rivets and Im not feeling good about the ease of replacing them) ant I...
Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'
Well I gave it heck this evening, instead of feeling better...I feel kinda worse!
I First started on removing the helm and birds nest of wire from the cuddy wall , after 1 stubborn screw (stripped) I finally got it removed , It now hangs by the mass of wires...
Re: My 1972 MFG Sprint
Re: My 1972 MFG Sprint
Just thought I would swing back after almost 7 years and update on this MFG , which I gave a MAJOR overhaul with great help from this board..... anyhow 7 years later..... The boat is still in great shape , never saw a night out of the garage, has...
Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'
I let Google shopping answer my question , http://www.jmsonline.net/ had some at a price that cant be beat..+ 20 shipping :-( anyhow 3 gallons coming my way... I plan on laminating my floor and panels , also I have a HUGE roll of fiberglass mat in my garage from...
Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'
Well I woke up chomping at the bit to get the rest of this cuddy out , pouring rain wont allow it today , so instead I went on a shopping spree, all things I need of course ;-)
I planned on buying some wood for the floor and panels that need replaced first but...
Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'
I was looking around amazon , I found a nicer box that comes with a cover , and its layout I completely understand. Thinking of mounting it inside the cuddy high up on the wall behind the steering wheel area. Where its dry , AND.... where if I ever have problems I...
Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'
Let me ask you this... Say I buy this panel , and I bolt it to say the new cuddy wall under the helm. I bolt it through the 4 mounting holes.... then I connect the batterys negative terminal to one of the 2 posts on top of the panel , then connect positive to the...
Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'
Im running new leads anyhow , thinking of adding something like this , a somewhat modern fusebox , my old MFG has a thick steel plate with the old style glass fuse assembly screwed to it... this would make re-wiring simple
Before I purchase it , I will read up...
Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'
Funny how the boat was so pretty on the inside , I instantly knew the floor was soft the moment I stepped in it , but the rails and panels never even gave me a hint they were soft. Looks like the water wicked up the cuddy wall , the bottom is where its brittle , the...
Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'
Removed the control box , probably not going to use this one , Im hoping its worth something? Anyone know this brand control? Whats it worth?
Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'
I see I have to remove some rivets to get the bed / storage frame out , I was hoping to be able to remove the whole cuddy in 1 big piece , and slide it back in and screw it down after the floor , does not look like I will be so lucky. Im a little worried about...
Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'
Also quite sure the windows will need a fresh bead of the best marine sealant I can find.
I started working on the cuddy wall , I noticed how fragile it was on the bottom , rotten , brittle , I was careful to remove all the screws and had to drill 2 small rivets ...
Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'
Looks like the water leak in the cuddy was because somebody mounted something crudely , just shot screws through the dash etc... Should be no problem sealing it up dry. The foam between the ceiling panels was soaked in the areas of the screws , and the foam was...
Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'
Well I went into the cuddy and removed the vinyl covered ceiling panels and padded vinyl rails , and they were rotten to the core , I was able to remove enough to make a good template and my wife can do the vinyl and padding , just wasnt expecting it needed done...
Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'
Very happy with the fuel tanks , 20 gallons each , aluminum , also I would like to make a digital note to myself that Im sure to need later on... red wire to the center nut , black to the bracket.... for the fuel gauges i guess
After the tanks were out I started...
Re: 1988 Sylvan Offshore 22'
Well today I went outside and actually started the work, my goal today was to remove the side panels (screws / rivets) thd remove the gas tanks and seats , and start removing the floor UP TO the cabin walls , however , as you may know its never that easy. I removed...
