1977 Sylvan Sea Monster Side Console Rebuild

[chevymaher]

That is what I did today. Look good.

 

[BWR1953]

Nice light job!

 

[oldrem]

The new internal parts arrived for the controls, so finished the assembly except for the cables. Not going to install those until I put it in next spring. Also picked up some new cable ends for the outboard end as the old ones were bent and one was broken.

 

[oldrem]

Definitely have to get off my duff now and clean up the workshop. My two new graphite rod blanks and related parts arrived this afternoon. Want to get these built up before the boat is done.

 

[oldrem]

I did manage to clean up my workshop over the weekend so I'll be able to wrap the 2 new rods on the bench.

Got a jump start today, but my batch of epoxy setup before I could get the seat installed on the second rod. :mad-new:

 

[kcassells]

lol...been there and done that.

 

[zool]

lol, you can just tell when its about to happen, you feel the pail starting to heat up and there aint nuttin you can do to stop it from there...makes a good hockey puck tho

 

[oldrem]

The jury is still out on whether or not I like the Prowrap Fusion variegated thread I'm using for the smaller rod. I've wrapped a lot over the years, but this was the first time using thread this slippery. The first 2 wraps unraveled while using the burnishing tool, so had to start over and be more gentle.

The first 8 wraps are done now so I decided to try out one of the new motorized rod turners I made last winter and apply the clear coat. Just have to do the tip top after this once I get the right ones. I ordered wrong the first time and the seller shipped wrong the second time.

 

[chevymaher]

Mine are all on a shelf or behind the washer till it warms up.

 

[kcassells]

I've yet to determine what rods I want for stripers and TUNA!

 

[oldrem]

I wanted to try a base wrap on the 2nd rod and had designed a diamond pattern wrap last Winter. This is the progression so far with the first 28 threads - roughly 1/3 of the way so far. Have to finish packing the last 8 before I can continue.

 

[chevymaher]

Okay wow. Make me look real bad. Mine just dusty in behind the dryer still.

 

[Mad Props]

Man that looks super cool Rem!

 

[kcassells]

Shut the door! That looks awesome Eric! What fish wouldn't want to be on that rod!

 

[oldrem]

Thanks guys - I think I enjoy building them as much as I do using them. I have 5 more blanks coming to do after these two are done. 4 of my builds are going away as gifts. Might even do one for the admiral, although she doesn't care what she fishes with as long as she gets to fish with me lol

 

[kcassells]

I could use a couple TUNA rod gifts!

 

[oldrem]

I could use a couple TUNA rod gifts!

Never built anything that hefty before - could try lashing a couple broomsticks together :laugh:

 

[kcassells]

I am on a budget ya see. That'll work.dual purpose.

 

[oldrem]

Laid another 24 threads last night. After a few hours my eyes feel like they're going to pop out, but getting close to the finish now. Wish I'd picked a darker gray though, this one almost looks white.

 

[Watermann]

You're work looks solid and perfectly done. Although the camera date is in a time warp :lol: