1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

[jasoutside]

I had a great day today!!! Ethan's 4th birthday today. Happy Birthday, love you buddy!
Here we are at the annual Easter egg hunt today...

After some pizza, cake and ice cream the family laid down for a mid afternoon nap while Ethan and I decided to go for a drive. We ended up hauling home this 14' SmokerCraft Utility. Check it out!

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

 

[Teamster]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

Cool,.........

Doesn't look like there is much to rebuild except for the transom and maybe some paint, That will get you on the water faster,....

I bet this one will be a TILLER!!!!!,..................

Good to see things are back on tract, Happy Easter,..

 

[TruckDrivingFool]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

You didn't take it out for row?:facepalm:

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

Cool,.........

Doesn't look like there is much to rebuild except for the transom and maybe some paint, That will get you on the water faster,....

I bet this one will be a TILLER!!!!!,..................

Good to see things are back on tract, Happy Easter,..

Yup, I have a plan! First, I am going to do the bare minimum to get this boat on the water for this spring. Which means:

-New transom
-New tires, lights, safety chains, winch strap, bunks and a few other things for the trailer

That's pretty much it. Well, I need to find an outboard too. A 25 would be a great match for this hull. Or, I could grab a 15 and have it pull double duty as a kicker for the Islander. We'll see how that shakes out.

Then, this winter I'll rebuild the whole boat and get it looking good. Should be a pretty straight forward project!

You didn't take it out for row?:facepalm:

Well, there's only one ore lock so I would have just been spinning eh

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

Couple more shots...

Here's McKenna and Ryan checking out the new addition to the family...

The King has risen, Happy Easter!

 

[rheagler]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

Congrats on the find. You sure didn't waste any time!

 

[Teamster]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

What is the max HP it is rated for?????

I think a 40 would pit some zip in it,.....................lol,..

 

[TruckDrivingFool]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

Well, there's only one ore lock so I would have just been spinning eh

I'm try to see how going in circles is out of the norm for you?

Happy Easter to you and the family Jas.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

Congrats on the find. You sure didn't waste any time!

Thanks man, I think she'll be a nice replacement

What is the max HP it is rated for?????

I think a 40 would pit some zip in it,.....................lol,..

Yah a 40 may be a little over the rating, fun though!

I'm try to see how going in circles is out of the norm for you?

Happy Easter to you and the family Jas.

Yup, I set myself up for that one truck, deserved it too

Have a good one buddy


Video upload in progress...

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

Introduction to the SmokerCraft...

She isn't much to look at right now but I do believe in time I can make her into a comfortable fishing rig

 

[ShowMeGuy]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

ahhhh SHizzle.. That didn't take long to get a new project! You are as bad as I am.. Cept I only have one boat project.... GOt 2 tractor projects a 310 bobcat project and a 65 t-bird project... ugh... I need more time...

 

[bajaunderground]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

Nice score...1 question...where are you gonna put the battery?

Sorry, just waiting in anticipation on the SC!

 

[TruckDrivingFool]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

Hose her out, slap a transom in it, hang a motor on it, and fish it dude.

Then when you get back finish that Islander.

Looks like a good little utillitinny to start from. Thinking you ought to be done with it by next weekend.

 

[Teamster]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

Dude,..............What was that white stuff on your face???,..........................

 

[Teamster]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

This might be easier than adding to the transom height to run a long shaft motor,.....

http://www.iboats.com/T-H-Marine-Hi-Jacker-Fixed-Jacking-Plate/dm/*******.573465860--session_id.781991048--view_id.40130

 

[Buckeyedude]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

looks like a pretty solid boat!

 

[InMotion]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

Looking great Jas... nice two stepper... get'r on the pond... then fix'r up when the pond is frozen!

Does this mean that fishing b-day party is happening on this boat then??? The splash date of the Islander didn't move did it???

 

[GT1000000]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

Jeez...I turn around and you score another boat...could be good for PMC...another distraction to keep you from training...

Check out this stuff for the transom and any other wood replacement...http://search.yahoo.com/r/_ylt=A0oG...h12k/EXP=1334035247/**http://www.newwood.com/

Being discussed on the forum at this time...still getting details from the folks there, but it looks like a good choice for this restore...

L8r...