Re: 16' Nescher ski boat complete restore
Re: 16' Nescher ski boat complete restore
Arch, you have invested an incredible amount of time in your project AND the iboats postings and videos. I read the entire thread over a four day period. My first boat was a Glastron GT150 with a 140 Evinrude. I know you are planning your interior and fuel tank placement so I wanted to give you some input. You have been clear about wanting to keep your boat period. The back-to-back seats shown in the earlier post were like those in the Glastron. Mine were black too and were brutal in the Florida sunshine (I was in Pensacola then). Those curved seat frames were made of plywood and the seat cushions had an aluminum tube screwed to the bottom that snapped into a stainless steel clip mounted in the floor frame.
Getting the weight of your fuel tank forward will help your boat come on plane much faster. A trianglular plastic fuel cell with a Stainless Steel flush fuel fill would be so smart. Put a fuel gauge in the dash too. Your instruments (suggestion only) would be Seedo, Tach, tilt/trim indicator, and fuel.
Ever see a boat trying to plane off and all the passengers moving to the front to help it out - not a pretty sight.
Don't repaint the tower, just touch up the spots that need it. The factory gloss and graphics are classic. Shop around for a SS prop. With all due respect I bet she won't pull more than 19" of pitch. And she (or Max is a he - SMILE) won't be happy unless he's able to run 4,500 to 5,000 RPMs. On one of my restor projects I found a 150 tower with a blown powerhead and salvaged a bullet lower unit, SS prop, trim/tilt system, and a new battery (not sure why the guy threw it in for no added cost - but he did) for $500.
Your graphic idea with the stripe and Nercher are great. As for the trailer, paint it all silver (fenders too) so your red pinstripes will show up. The new LED lights are the way to go. Low maintenance (or NO maintenance) and high reliability - we love that in anything related to boating.
Consider using one of the new gel cell Optimum batteries too. No mess, high reliability.
One last suggestion. My GT150 had the engine controls mounted low on the left side of the driver's seat base. I have never seen a set up that way, but it worked so good. If you pull skiiers much you're always twisting around looking back. Having the controls on the left (and low) makes them easy to access.
You have helped us appreciate your tools, patience and skills. Hat's off to you! What brand paint gun do you have? Is it a top cup or traditional bottom jar style? What about pressure settings and your in-line filter/moisture trap?
I can't wait to see what you do next.
