New boat rebuilding project
Submitted by Timmay on Sat, 2012-06-16 20:24
Hey guys.
Just thought I'd show some pics of a project that I have...
Anyway, this boat has been my dads, and been in the family for at least 20 years.
its a 17 foot seeker. Currently no motor, and the floor needs redoing, then reglassing, carpeting,
and some paintwork... then the fun stuff - ie, radio & fish finder.
Any tips would be greatly appreciated.. Thanks!
particularly regarding the hull refoaming..
this shows a possibly issue with the shackle at the bow for the winch to hook onto...
some wiring to tidy up
all the stringers look to be in good nick...
pale ale
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Good luck. You must be keen,
Good luck. You must be keen, to take on a challenge like that
katsy85
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If you havent already, take a
If you havent already, take a look on thehulltruth.com there are alot of boat building posts with alot of photos you might find helpful, some of those guys go to alot of effort and it shows.. the only advice is have a plan so you dont have to re work areas when you forget something, patience and a full beer fridge! Good luck, eager to see the progress.
Timmay
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will do
Thanks for those tips...
I'll look into that site.
We took the original floor out about a year ago due to some soft spots...
The paint had slowly been flaking away, so will probably make sure everything inside is sealed, and try to carpet most of it - meaning the paint doesn't have to be perfect, provided the timbers are still sealed off from moisture.
I have to build an area for a bilge pump at the back of the hull before i re-foam it all.. and make sure it doesn't get in the way of the fuel tank space (Sunken bit at the back)
I have lots of fond memories of going fishing on this boat, so thats probably my main incentive to get it back together and out there on it.
Once the timbers are sealed, cut the floor (marine ply) to suit the openings, drill a hole in each section.
Pour in the foaming solution, fit the floor - the holes to allow for any excess foam (expanding foam) to escape without buckling the floor etc.
Then seal the ply, painted etc, carpet.
Wiring - bit of a tidy up - new gauges etc.
Motor - will look for a decent second handy.
That will be more or less enough to get it going again, then after that some more upholstery, seats, sounder etc.
I guess if I was organised it could be done in about 4-5 weekends.. But that will not happen haha.
katsy85
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Dont forget to add in a pvc
Dont forget to add in a pvc pipe, front to back under the floor, will make it easy for future rigging.
milsey
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I love this sort of stuff,
I love this sort of stuff, havent done much with glass so cant really help but keep the progress pics coming.
sea-kem
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Nice looking hull there mate.
Nice looking hull there mate. Good luck with it.
Love the West!
katsy85
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Have a read through this one
Have a read through this one timmay, this bloke is keen!
http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-outdoor-photos/86235-my-mako-261-project.html
Timmay
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Wow
Just read all 35 pages..
That is insane! I don't think I will go to that extreme at all..
Tomcat
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Yes
Not that bad a job most of it looks ok they were a popular
Back in there day good luck