77 Bayliner Runaway-Oh Lawd what'd I get myself into!!!

[osborn159]

Re: 77 Bayliner Runaway-Oh Lawd what'd I get myself into!!!

sounds like yall arent goofin off workin at this project, looks like things are moving along smartly, keep at it youll be splashin her b4 you know it.
good luck, looks good, D


btw, hope your sons doing well

 

[SnowHunter]

Re: 77 Bayliner Runaway-Oh Lawd what'd I get myself into!!!

Thanks OS! Not as speedy as I'd like, but, gotta move along without interfering in other important things.

Ian is doin great, thank you MRI went well!!

Speaking of...he helped with some demo tonight

Tools for the job!!! (Splat the puppy and Fatty the cat as supervisors LOL!)

SWEEEEEEET!!! A Big ol piece!

cont'd in the next post

 

[SnowHunter]

Re: 77 Bayliner Runaway-Oh Lawd what'd I get myself into!!!

So we did some demo today!!! A bit bored with not bein able to do much, so we got a lil dirty and got something accomplished!!! *grin*

Anyone know what this lil box thing could be?

One more, just forward of the transom (stern?)

And does this look like its supposed te have stringers in the grooves or not? I know they're the grooves in the hull, but, wouldn't they have stringers too?

 

[SnowHunter]

Re: 77 Bayliner Runaway-Oh Lawd what'd I get myself into!!!

Don't mean to be a pest, boyz. Just wonderin if any of yall can answer the questions I've posed in last few posts?

I'm relyin on yall, as I can't find any information on this boat, anywhere!

 

[HVAC Cruiser]

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Hey SnowHunter,
Looks like you have a nice project going on here, its nice to see the entire family helping . For removing foam I found a shovel makes short work of it.
A guess for that little box in the pic, might be a good spot to put a bilge pump.

Keep up the good work and the pics coming

Regards,
Bill

 

[SnowHunter]

Re: 77 Bayliner Runaway-Oh Lawd what'd I get myself into!!!

Hey SnowHunter,
Looks like you have a nice project going on here, its nice to see the entire family helping . For removing foam I found a shovel makes short work of it.
A guess for that little box in the pic, might be a good spot to put a bilge pump.

Keep up the good work and the pics coming

Regards,
Bill

Hey Bill!

Yeah, we had the E-tool and a big shovel last night...we got that foam out in bout 10 minutes Parked my ol 79 F150 next to the boat, and just shoveled it all into the bed! Makes it easier then bagging it all up, for sure!

Today is gonna be a 4 parter All 4 of us workin on it!!! Gonna give the kids some screwdrivers so they can enjoy some time mauling the foam before we break it up n scoop it out.

I'll keep the pics comin!!!!

 

[HVAC Cruiser]

Re: 77 Bayliner Runaway-Oh Lawd what'd I get myself into!!!

And does this look like its supposed te have stringers in the grooves or not? I know they're the grooves in the hull, but, wouldn't they have stringers too?

Not necessarily, the shape actually gives it some strength kinda like putting a fold in a piece of paper. At least thats my own opinion, wait for others to add their thoughts I'm still fairly new at this

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: 77 Bayliner Runaway-Oh Lawd what'd I get myself into!!!

Welcome to iboats. Another cool yellow boat from the late 70s? Looks like a great family project you've got going.

I'm not experienced with fiberglass restoration but I can recommend that you check out oops' thread on his hull extension. Lots of tips on glass work and it even has an index to help you find stuff

I have a '71 80hp Merc that is very similar also. If you end up having questions regarding the motor just post a new thread in the merc OB section, there are a few experienced members that have all kinds of info and like to help folks out.

Good luck to ya!

 

[SnowHunter]

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Not necessarily, the shape actually gives it some strength kinda like putting a fold in a piece of paper. At least thats my own opinion, wait for others to add their thoughts I'm still fairly new at this

Okie dokie Thanks!!!

Welcome to iboats. Another cool yellow boat from the late 70s? Looks like a great family project you've got going.

I'm not experienced with fiberglass restoration but I can recommend that you check out oops' thread on his hull extension. Lots of tips on glass work and it even has an index to help you find stuff

I have a '71 80hp Merc that is very similar also. If you end up having questions regarding the motor just post a new thread in the merc OB section, there are a few experienced members that have all kinds of info and like to help folks out.

Good luck to ya!

Yeah...its YELLOW!!!! Though my Son has informed me its bein painted red! So...I'm thinkin a dark red w/metalflake on the bottom, and keep the white on top! But, thats a ways off.

Thanks for the tip on Oops thread, it sure will come in handy!!!!

Hubs has been designated as the go to for the OB (He's a mechanic!) Gonna have him walk me through all the woth though, so I can learn too~ He's a member too..his1911.

I've been readin the OB section a good bit the last few days, and it has helped a great deal.

Thanks!!!!!!!

 

[his1911]

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Yep, I'm now a member here also, but it seems during the day I'm working on a boat and at night I'm working on a metals shredder ! LOL
Most of the OB issues seem to be wiring related then a good service/tune-up/wake-up and we should be good-to-go!!!!

Nathan

 

[SnowHunter]

Re: 77 Bayliner Runaway-Oh Lawd what'd I get myself into!!!

PROGRESS!!! YAYAYAY!!!!

Got the motor off, the rivets drilled out, the top off!! YEEHAW!!!!

And since yall are pic junkies... I'll oblige ya

Motor stand....yes, its tall!!! Lesson learned :redface:

And here's a booty pic of the boat

 

[SnowHunter]

Re: 77 Bayliner Runaway-Oh Lawd what'd I get myself into!!!

Next is the saga of takin the top off! WHAT A PITA!!!!

yummmy!!!

 

[SnowHunter]

Re: 77 Bayliner Runaway-Oh Lawd what'd I get myself into!!!

So after this required too much "move with a purpose" In otherwords, it involved me and hubby jacking the bow up on 2x4x8's and then me drivin the boat out from under it and helpin him lower it. Ida been dead meat if I stopped for a pic!!

Here she is without the top!

At that point, we were left with this....

So I backed the F150 up carefully, and pulled up the hill some to move the top into a better spot.

Once it was off the truck, Na straightened it out and voila!!

 

[SnowHunter]

Re: 77 Bayliner Runaway-Oh Lawd what'd I get myself into!!!

And this was what was left inside! Should be easy enough to get cleaned out.

Oh, and the leak was on the bottom of the storage bin on the port side of the bow. That would explain dry foam and mushy stringer!!! Leaked right down the center!

 

[his1911]

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Well for my 2 cents LOL....
I like it without the top I'm offering to add some kinda rail to rivet it to that would hold it rigid then reinforce the bottom and it'd look like some kinda "super-jon boat" LOL LOL

In all seriousness though, I did tell "snowy" we would finish the '79 F150 project next and paint it to match the boat an trailer kinda a "that 70's fishing rig" deal { 79 Ford F150 S/C, 77 Bayliner, '75 Mercury OB } LOL.
Nathan

 

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: 77 Bayliner Runaway-Oh Lawd what'd I get myself into!!!

Well,
It looks like you are off to a good start. A lot of it looks familiar.
Most of us have been there too. Just keep plugging away.
It's nice to see the entire family helping out.
Keep the pic's coming.
Bob

 

[SnowHunter]

Re: 77 Bayliner Runaway-Oh Lawd what'd I get myself into!!!

Well,
It looks like you are off to a good start. A lot of it looks familiar.
Most of us have been there too. Just keep plugging away.
It's nice to see the entire family helping out.
Keep the pic's coming.
Bob

Yup...

Kinda the redneck riggin we're used to doin round here

I'm just glad it got done!!! Now I can get the hull cleaned, prepped ready to get supplies ordered, yay!

 

[SnowHunter]

Re: 77 Bayliner Runaway-Oh Lawd what'd I get myself into!!!

And, after the dust settled.... a little bit anyways

Got the rest of the foam that was under the bow out with a claw hammer. 15 minutes and it was gone, yay!

Got out the grinder, and got ready to get goin...

Yours Truly, ready to work!

and away we go! weeeeeeeeeeee!!!

Oh, and here's Ian helpin me get the foam out!

 

[SnowHunter]

Re: 77 Bayliner Runaway-Oh Lawd what'd I get myself into!!!

Hubs decided to go ahead n knock the glass off the top of the transom....

As you can see, it didn't get glassed much. Its actually a piece of 3/4 ply backed with a 1/2 or 5/8 ply

Oh! And, guess what the reg #'s are on the boat? I shoulda looked closer when we bought it.... :O

 

[osborn159]

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girl i cant believe your grinding f/g in shorts and a short sleeve shirt, i feel like sissy, i where dickies work pants and 2 long sleeve tshirts at least, some times a tyvek suit, its getting to hot here already for a tyvek suit.

and please go to lowes/hd and buy a proper respirator those paper masks are not suitable(pos)for what your doing. when f/g gets in your lungs it will not move out, you know how your proly itchin right now??? imagine that in your lungs. i want to see ya finish this thing and enjoy it for a loooooong time with your kids without an oxy tank. get the saftey stuff hooked up ok?