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  1. joe423

    1997 Basscat Pantera II Restoration Project - Here we go again!

    Hello all! I got into iboats when my dad and I restored a 1987 Blue Fin 1900. It was a fun project and turned out pretty dang good in my opinion! Here's the link to that thread if you want to take a look: http://goo.gl/VkqmYC I'm a freshman in college this year and recently stumbled across the...
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    1987 Bluefin Sportsman 1900 - The Fun Begins

    So as you may know, we decided to go with a new motor instead of putting the old force back on. My dad and I haven't had the best of luck with outboard motors and we wanted something that we could count on start up the moment we turned the key. With that in mind we looked and the Merc OptiMax...
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    1987 Bluefin Sportsman 1900 - The Fun Begins

    55lb thrust trolling motor is mounted up front. We got a really great deal on it used and it's served us great so far! It's a 12v motor and we have 2 batteries hooked up for double the battery life. Here's our radio box. This was a quick last minute addition before our WI trip. This box...
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    1987 Bluefin Sportsman 1900 - The Fun Begins

    Here's a view from up front. The plan is to put some more storage on the back side of the console there to hold our tackle trays. Here's the livewell. Not sure how big it is but I know from experience that it can hold a 4lb bass and a 32" pike at the same time with plenty of room to spare...
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    1987 Bluefin Sportsman 1900 - The Fun Begins

    Removable Front deck. (Sorry it's so dirty right now)
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    1987 Bluefin Sportsman 1900 - The Fun Begins

    Hello all! I took a trip home over the weekend and was able to take some pictures of the boat! We still have some small touches and improvements to add but it is very fishable! We have fished in it quite a lot over the past year. If you have any questions fell free to ask! Here's a birdseye...
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    1987 Bluefin Sportsman 1900 - The Fun Begins

    Rod lockers came next. I want to say we used 3" PVC but I cannot remember for certain. All I know is that the PVC we used ended up being too narrow for the eyelets on some of our spinning rods. So make sure you get your PVC big enough! It fits casting rods just fine but the last eyelet on our...
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    1987 Bluefin Sportsman 1900 - The Fun Begins

    Alright guys here's the deal. I have some pictures to post but there was a lot that was not documented along the way. We were finishing the boat for with a deadline in mind so taking pictures of progress wasn't exactly on our minds. I'm sure you guys know how it is, you get in the groove...
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    1987 Force 125hp

    I have a 1987 Force 125 on my blue fin sportman. When I hook the battery up and turn the key it just clicks. Any suggestions?
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