1979 Supersport 18 V5 Rebuild

[dozerII]

Re: 1979 Supersport 18 V5 Rebuild

Wow looks awesome John, your burning the midnight oil on this one. You must be almost done and ready to list it. I put the SS 201 on Regina Kijiji yesterday, will see how it goes.

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1979 Supersport 18 V5 Rebuild

A head turner, for sure!

 

[budski]

Re: 1979 Supersport 18 V5 Rebuild

Thanks GA, yes Glen I should be finished either today or tomorrow, then I want to take it out on the Red River see how it runs before I list it just not sure what kind of response I'll get this time of the year, I'll have to have a look at you boat on Kijiji, Good Luck.

 

[budski]

Re: 1979 Supersport 18 V5 Rebuild

Got the fish finder and transducer hooked up, sterio installed the motor is on just need to hook up wiring. maybe a splash tomorrow.

 

[budski]

Re: 1979 Supersport 18 V5 Rebuild

Motors all hooked up, gased her up, motor started first time ran like a charm, took her out on the Red River for the splash, ran awesome, 51 MPH on gps with one person on board 47.5 with 3 people, very happy with her performance, will upload video soon.

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1979 Supersport 18 V5 Rebuild

A fine, fine ride there, budski. I don't think you will have trouble flipping her. Got a next project in mind?

 

[budski]

Re: 1979 Supersport 18 V5 Rebuild

Thanks GA, now I have to finish my V5.

 

[budski]

Re: 1979 Supersport 18 V5 Rebuild

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1979 Supersport 18 V5 Rebuild

Really nice job John, she looks and performs well on the water. When are you going to list her?

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: 1979 Supersport 18 V5 Rebuild

Another great looking SC, congrats on the big S

 

[glnbnz]

Re: 1979 Supersport 18 V5 Rebuild

WOW just WOW I had to go back to the beginning of the thread to see what she looked like before you started. Your boat really looks awesome Congrats on the fine work

 

[budski]

Re: 1979 Supersport 18 V5 Rebuild

Thanks all, Glen I have a few minor things to finish then I'll list it on Kijiji, if it doesn't sell I'll just use it till mine is done, maybe have to store it for the winter and sell it in the spring.

 

[budski]

Re: 1979 Supersport 18 V5 Rebuild

Built the seat storage to high lowered by 3 inches, looks better even with top of transum.

 

[classiccat]

Re: 1979 Supersport 18 V5 Rebuild

Congrats on another successful Splash John!!! 51MPH! :bolt:

Man... if you eat as quickly as you restore boats...you probably go through alot of Tums :lol:

 

[budski]

Re: 1979 Supersport 18 V5 Rebuild

Thanks Blue. actually I have a cast iron stomach.

 

[budski]

Re: 1979 Supersport 18 V5 Rebuild

Boarding ladder installed, built new steps stained ebony and spar varnished.

 

[budski]

Re: 1979 Supersport 18 V5 Rebuild

Done..........................

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1979 Supersport 18 V5 Rebuild

Looking good John, will have to see how yours goes, not much interest in the 201 yet.

 

[budski]

Re: 1979 Supersport 18 V5 Rebuild

Hi Glen lots of lookers I noticed on yours and also mine I think there are a lot less serious buyers this time of year, but it only takes one right, I got the rub rail inserts installed looks a little better.

 

[budski]

Re: 1979 Supersport 18 V5 Rebuild

Built a removable base platform and added a raised bow seat.