1989 25' Steiger Chesapeake

[Surfer631]

Hey there, just a short backstory. I picked up this steiger as a project boat at the beginning of the summer. The boat (from what I've been told by the previous owner) was part of the NYPD's marine fleet before finding its way to being stripped, sanded and gutted sitting on Long Island. If you look closely you can see the old "NYC" decal outline on the side of the pilot house.
I asked for a project, so I got a project.
Just finished glassing in the coosa transom with two 3/4" pieces bonded together and 10 layers of 1708 woven fiberglass with a few chop strand pieces thrown in the mix for a leisurely sanding process. The back transom was open so that's how I kept it. Next up on my list is going to be the stringers once I grind everything back to where I want it with the transom.

Reaching out for thoughts, opinions or ideas.

 

[mr 88]

Nice work , what's your end game with her as in fishing, cruising,work boat etc. It's such a utilitarian hull - cabin layout , the options are almost endless.

 

[Surfer631]

Nice work , what's your end game with her as in fishing, cruising,work boat etc. It's such a utilitarian hull - cabin layout , the options are almost endless.

Thanks, I was planning on finding a 4 stroke that's better on fuel and using it to fish and leisurely cruise around. I was a bit skeptical of the transom being a bit low on these steigers though. I may try to raise it a few inches.

 

[mr 88]

Probably a Facebook page on Steigers . I'm thinking the transom height isn't a problem and a picture with questions will get you a ton of answers from actual owners .