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  1. sopwithcamel74

    2022 Splash Of The Year voting

    88 Capri has my vote. So glad to see you button your build up and get her on the water. May you enjoy lots of time under way in the coming year.
  2. sopwithcamel74

    The Waiting is the Hardest Part...

    It's taken a bit longer than expected to get back around to the boat, but I'm almost there. This year has been wild. That's all I'm gonna say about that. Here's to persisting through the rough patches and figuring out a way to make things work out for you in the longer term.
  3. sopwithcamel74

    Restoration project - 1965 AlumaCraft Maracaibo

    Precisely that, actually. Thanks!
  4. sopwithcamel74

    Restoration project - 1965 AlumaCraft Maracaibo

    Looks great! Any details re: the dash fabrication?
  5. sopwithcamel74

    Another Bayliner, 1986, 19'

    Congrats on getting back out on the water! Nice to see that you persisted and got her buttoned up. Really appreciate you sharing your adventure.
  6. sopwithcamel74

    Just acquired a 170 Horizon. Assembly required.

    Heck yeah, Chevy! I can't recall if you'd gotten her out before now - was this her first time on the boat ever, or just this season?
  7. sopwithcamel74

    The Waiting is the Hardest Part...

    Going to work on a few around-the-house projects over the course of this long weekend. Don't have hard date as to when I'll get back underway, but I can feel it getting closer. Found this guy on eBay - should be here in a few days. I already have both the shop and operators manuals - even...
  8. sopwithcamel74

    The Waiting is the Hardest Part...

    Short version: I almost called it a day. Less short version: Had some things come up in my life that forced me to reprioritize things somewhat significantly; I've put the project on ice, and came dangerously close to selling everything. At current: still at a bit of a cross roads, and I've...
  9. sopwithcamel74

    Motor transplant, is my home-made transom strong enough?

    You mention having already rebuilt the transom, right? How close are you to the original specs?
  10. sopwithcamel74

    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    I'm curious too - is there a benefit aside from simplifying the wiring coming from your power distro block/to your negative bus bar?
  11. sopwithcamel74

    The Waiting is the Hardest Part...

    I really wasn't going to post anything negative at all about my experiences from this past week. As it is, I'm going to say something, in the event that it might help someone else down the road. I encountered nothing but problems with both my engine stand and engine hoist. They'll serve their...
  12. sopwithcamel74

    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    Still looks pretty awesome from where I sit. I'm far from an expert, but a good cutting compound might get those swirls out...
  13. sopwithcamel74

    The Waiting is the Hardest Part...

    Progress, yes. A few complications, but still pushing forward. Engine stand is assembled. I got the hoist in a couple days ago; hoping to have it assembled this weekend. I've got a few more things to sort as well. One involves moving a project vehicle that might or might not need to be towed...
  14. sopwithcamel74

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    With your interior being in as good a shape as it was, I'm not surprised to see you keeping more or less the same color scheme with the carpet. Blue is my fave color, but since my interior was completely shot AND had been partially redone, I have no idea what colors anything is going to be.
  15. sopwithcamel74

    Cracked hull, bottom of boat

    That sounds like a pretty happy ending to me :) Ya know we're all fiends here - even though you didn't take any pics of the resto in progress, would sure love to see some now the work's all done!
  16. sopwithcamel74

    Radio/speaker Upgrade

    It's really not that bad, regardless of which way you choose to go. Even if there's a mess back there, you can likely find the wiring diagram for your existing head unit and sort it out from there. It's just a matter of weighing your options, keeping in mind what your end game is.
  17. sopwithcamel74

    Radio/speaker Upgrade

    I hear ya. However, there is still a marked difference in audio quality among lots of various marine stereos that I've had the opportunity to listen to. Even if you replace older components that were originally of higher quality with newer, cheaper base components like a more modern head unit...
  18. sopwithcamel74

    Radio/speaker Upgrade

    I'm a bit of an audiophile; I say go for the updated head unit. Something newer will give you cleaner signal quality, which you'll particularly notice if you're planning on springing for new speakers as well. Bluetooth is an added bonus, but better quality for your tunes is where it's at. Might...
  19. sopwithcamel74

    1981 StarCraft SuperSport 180 Rebuild

    Looks like a great project. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it!
  20. sopwithcamel74

    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    Looking good in there! How close are you on your electrical?
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