PC on the Bayou
Petty Officer 1st Class
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- Apr 27, 2020
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I bought this 1990 Maxum 2100SR Bowrider a few years ago to use as a fish & ski. It has a 4.3L Mercruiser Alpha 1 and has been a pretty good platform for me and my family to use on the water. I'm about to embark on a project to restore her and convert her to be a more utility fish & ski platform.
What I currently know is:
(1) that my engine runs well (although I'm having a fuel problem right now and need to get that fixed)
(2) my outdrive is not exhibiting any issues
(3) the vinyl interior and carpet is shot
(4) the floor, motor box, etc. are very dry rotted (doesn't appear to be wet rot).
My current plan is:
(1) remove all of the trim, carpet, and dry rotted wood.
(2) inspect the stringers for any sign of rot or weakness
(3) inspect the motor mounts and transom for any sign of rot or weakness
(4) if necessary remove the motor & drives (but I don't want to if I don't have to)
(5) rebuild any structural issues
(6) rebuild trim & seating boxes
(7) Paint or Gel Coat the interior to make it better for fishing (no carpet).
I'm reading several of the current threads on similar rebuild projects that members have done or are doing and am learning a lot. I'm certainly not afraid to take this on but am learning that it will be a significant endeavour.
I'll try to keep this thread going with my project progress; but, will not go into as much detail as others have done. Please feel free to give me any guidance and recommendations as you wish.
What I currently know is:
(1) that my engine runs well (although I'm having a fuel problem right now and need to get that fixed)
(2) my outdrive is not exhibiting any issues
(3) the vinyl interior and carpet is shot
(4) the floor, motor box, etc. are very dry rotted (doesn't appear to be wet rot).
My current plan is:
(1) remove all of the trim, carpet, and dry rotted wood.
(2) inspect the stringers for any sign of rot or weakness
(3) inspect the motor mounts and transom for any sign of rot or weakness
(4) if necessary remove the motor & drives (but I don't want to if I don't have to)
(5) rebuild any structural issues
(6) rebuild trim & seating boxes
(7) Paint or Gel Coat the interior to make it better for fishing (no carpet).
I'm reading several of the current threads on similar rebuild projects that members have done or are doing and am learning a lot. I'm certainly not afraid to take this on but am learning that it will be a significant endeavour.
I'll try to keep this thread going with my project progress; but, will not go into as much detail as others have done. Please feel free to give me any guidance and recommendations as you wish.