OK, here it goes. Like most guys on this forum I have spent a ton of time researching past restorations and have nothing but thanks for the wealth of information people have posted. Last spring I purchased a 1980 19'6" Skandia CC with a '98 yammy 115 saltwater series outboard with the intention of fixing her up a little and hitting the water. After doing my research on iboats I was able to get her in working order and had an awesome first summer fishing for the inshore species in and around georgia's sounds. There was still a ton of cosmetic issues with the boat as well as a floor that was usable but getting soft in the areas where anything was screwed or bolted down. (cc, leaning post, deck hatches ect.) Not to mention just about every painted surface was cracked or peeling and there are many many holes in the console itself and the cap. Thankfully I had the insight to stick my head down a deck hatch to check out the stringers before I purchased and was delighted to find that they were fiberglass! I'm not sure how common this is on a boat of this age but I certainly do appreciate the fact that I shouldn't have to replace them. This spring fueled by the inspiration gained from a winter of lurking on iboats I have decided to take on the task of replacing the floor and building some casting decks, plus rigging the motor/controls and wiring properly, you can see in the pics it was certainly not done right the first time. I am completely new to boat building/restoration and its gonna be a long road but I'm confident that I can make this happen and hopefully have a boat that I will be able to enjoy for years to come. As a side note if anyone knows anything at all about the company that made this boat, Skandia from Green Cove Springs FL I would love to know more. All I have to go off of is what the insurance company told me plus a spot near the back of the hull where you can see where an old sticker used to be. Thanks in advance for any input you guys have on this resto, lord knows I'm gonna have plenty of questions as this project takes shape! Hope you enjoy.
Here is what I have done so far, I'm hoping to god taking this thing apart is harder than getting it back together! It has taken an angle grinder with a metal masonry wheel and a a couple circular saw blades to get this far. Any suggestions on a better blade for the angle grinder would be appreciated. Also the whole deck was supported by 2x4's very closely spaced and 3/4" ply with about a 1/4" of laminate on top would rebuilding the floor with less support and 1/2" ply be feasible? The boat is a little underpowered with the 115 and I'm thinking this could be a good way to save some pounds. let me know what you think.
1980 Skandia CC Resto Photos by ralphtheabnrgr | Photobucket
