drummerbum
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I havent had a chance to do much to this project since originally getting it.
My first post on iboats was about what kind of boat is this about a year ago? After a little looking into I have had these responses...
1. Hornet
2. Maybe a Beisemeyer
3. Or maybe a Saguaro
Just a recap... I traded one of my extra cars last summer to a buddy who wanted to ditch this boat, a 1978 Mako, or so the title says, in the hills and torch it for insurance money. He needed a car and I like projects so I saved his rear from insurance fraud and picked up another project!
I have never owned a boat before so it is a new thing for me.
It is far from perfect and I was aware of this, the motor (454bbc) would run but back fired through the intake. I found 6 flat lobes and chewed up lifters. Interior was left unprotected for the winter prior and cats nested up in it... among other issues
My main concern now being that I can repair the engine on my own would be the hull damage.
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As you can see I've opened up the crack in the hull a little already, it was just siliconed before.
Going to start some repairs soon. Any tips, advice?
I have done a little fiberglass work on cars before but nothing major. Im not even sure if this crack sits in the water, Ill bet it does or its darn close. I have yet to float the thing!
Thanks.
My first post on iboats was about what kind of boat is this about a year ago? After a little looking into I have had these responses...
1. Hornet
2. Maybe a Beisemeyer
3. Or maybe a Saguaro
Just a recap... I traded one of my extra cars last summer to a buddy who wanted to ditch this boat, a 1978 Mako, or so the title says, in the hills and torch it for insurance money. He needed a car and I like projects so I saved his rear from insurance fraud and picked up another project!
I have never owned a boat before so it is a new thing for me.It is far from perfect and I was aware of this, the motor (454bbc) would run but back fired through the intake. I found 6 flat lobes and chewed up lifters. Interior was left unprotected for the winter prior and cats nested up in it...
among other issuesMy main concern now being that I can repair the engine on my own would be the hull damage.
View attachment 148028View attachment 148027View attachment 148023View attachment 148024View attachment 148026
As you can see I've opened up the crack in the hull a little already, it was just siliconed before.
Going to start some repairs soon. Any tips, advice?
I have done a little fiberglass work on cars before but nothing major. Im not even sure if this crack sits in the water, Ill bet it does or its darn close. I have yet to float the thing!
Thanks.
