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  1. DitchWitch2020

    1989 Stratos 279v top off restoration

    I belive I will got with wood. Figure I better keep it simple. If wood came out then I'll put wood back in. I'm not experienced at all with boats or fiberglass work. I assume with the help on here I will get it done tho. What kind of grinding disk should I use to grind the old glass? How much...
  2. DitchWitch2020

    1989 Stratos 279v top off restoration

    Sorry I've been super busy with work and the family. I have managed to squeeze in some time here and there to work on the boat. I got floor removed, all foam out, stringers all removed in 1 peice, and the main section of transom out in 1 peice. Now I am having a hard time trying to figure out...
  3. DitchWitch2020

    1989 Stratos 279v top off restoration

    I finally finished getting the foam out! What is the best way to go about removing stringers and transom/ braces? That will be my next step I believe
  4. DitchWitch2020

    1989 Stratos 279v top off restoration

    I grabbed a few more tools earlier. I already have a multitool that has been great
  5. DitchWitch2020

    1989 Stratos 279v top off restoration

    What do you mean non-rot options? What other choices are their besides wood/glass?
  6. DitchWitch2020

    1989 Stratos 279v top off restoration

    Okay i figured out how to resize the images. I ended up getting some more done on the project. Things are moving along slowly. The foam was a real pain to get out. I finally almost got the rest out today. I'm going to have to definitely replace all the stringers, floor, and transom. I'm not...
  7. DitchWitch2020

    1989 Stratos 279v top off restoration

    Is there a limit on how many photos you can upload a day? I'm having trouble uploading more photos now
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    1989 Stratos 279v top off restoration

  9. DitchWitch2020

    1989 Stratos 279v top off restoration

    The top coming off. I used a chainfall and a comealong. lol. It got the job done
  10. DitchWitch2020

    1989 Stratos 279v top off restoration

    Took the engine and jack plate off
  11. DitchWitch2020

    1989 Stratos 279v top off restoration

    So I've decided to go forward with doing the repairs to the dirt cheap Stratos boat I bought a few weeks ago. I originally purchased boat, trailer, and engine for the engine(Evinrude 150xp). I have the same engine on my Procraft fish and ski boat. I picked it up for dirt cheap. It hasn't been in...
  12. DitchWitch2020

    Repair or dump?? Cheap stratos

    Well like I said I bought the boat for the engine. I actually cracked my cowl on my 150 xp. Thats how I ended up coming across this boat, searching for a used cowl. It also came with a nice 4 blade stainless prop. I in no way shape or form bought this boat to use it. Figured I was going to junk...
  13. DitchWitch2020

    Repair or dump?? Cheap stratos

    I just recently picked up a 89 stratos with a evinrude 150xp(I have procraft with a 150xp,main reason for purchase). Trailer, boat, and engine for a fair price I believe. Hasn't been in water in 10+ years. Faded. Floor a little soft by drain area. Probably sat outside for awhile at some point...
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