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Stevehue ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 04/08/2014 Location: Burlington, Ky Status: Offline Points: 92 |
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Well started this project and now think that I may have paid a bit to much for it because we are doing more work than planned. In the end though I know I will have a nice boat but still wish i would have been a bit more thorough when looking at this boat. It is what it is though so now it is a matter of making it a boat that we can enjoy. I have pulled all the furniture and besides a few seams being ripped it is not in to bad of shape and cleaned up nicely. I plan to pull the motor sometime this week and then start on the wiring and deciding how we are going to put it back together. I bought the flooring kit which I think was the smartest thing to do even though it is a bit more expensive. The problem I had is nobody around here, including lumberyards, carry CCA plywood it is all the AB stuff. I don't want to do the flooring again so the extra expense was worth it.
We plan to eventually replace the furniture in a couple years maybe the motor also. I am mechanically inclined so nothing here is beyond my ability unless it is maybe a motor rebuild. If it wasn't snowing in mid april I maybe able to get more done!!!
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curtiscapk ![]() Moderator Group ![]() Joined: 01/30/2013 Location: OP KS \Truman Status: Offline Points: 985 |
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it only took me a whole season lol!
Dang motor! Great start! |
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Stevehue ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 04/08/2014 Location: Burlington, Ky Status: Offline Points: 92 |
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Well the wife wants to be on the water by june!!!
![]() Anybody have a good rig to keep the motor upright until it goes back on the boat?? I am thinking some type of saw horse rig.
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badsign75 ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 04/14/2014 Location: clearlake,ca. Status: Offline Points: 1 |
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a 55gal drum works also........theres nothing wrong with the AB plywood it just means its knot free ( could be a better choice)
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Stevehue ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 04/08/2014 Location: Burlington, Ky Status: Offline Points: 92 |
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From all that i read is that AB is not the right stuff because it is not pressure treated like the CCA which is not the same as pressure treated lumber you buy at the big box stores. What was on the pontoon was CDX which now after 6-7 years needs to be replaced. CCA seems to be what most people recommend so for the few extra bucks I am going with that. I hope not to have to do this again in 6 years or so.!! |
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curtiscapk ![]() Moderator Group ![]() Joined: 01/30/2013 Location: OP KS \Truman Status: Offline Points: 985 |
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cca should be good for 20+ years.
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bjennings79 ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 04/15/2014 Location: Lufkin, TX Status: Offline Points: 1 |
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![]() I built this one out of scraps. It's really sturdy and easy to build. Here are the plans. Engine Stand |
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Stevehue ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 04/08/2014 Location: Burlington, Ky Status: Offline Points: 92 |
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Thanks i may have enough scrap laying around to do that!!
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fatdaddy ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 03/12/2013 Location: Whitesburg, GA Status: Offline Points: 357 |
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Here's the one I built!
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Keith Winders
Whitesburg, GA My 1989 SYLVAN REBUILD 24 Footer 88HP Johnson CHILLIN' THE MOST! |
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Stevehue ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 04/08/2014 Location: Burlington, Ky Status: Offline Points: 92 |
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Well with a little, let me emphasize little help, from the family we got the motor off. Well basically I bear hugged it while they kind of just looked at me and said we thought you needed help!!
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p3cflyr ![]() Trusted Experienced Member ![]() Excellent Member Of The Month July 2010 Joined: 04/12/2009 Location: Kirksville, Mo Status: Offline Points: 1276 |
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I used scrap CCA for the transom. Enough glued together to fill the void. I glued, then screwed and finally covered all sides and edges with epoxy (auto kind) for water proofing. That was 6 years ago and no probs to date. Also silicone the motor mount holes heavily before putting the bolts through. Stop any water infiltration into the transom wood. My 2cts only.
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Mike
"Atta Boy" Award June 2011 1987 Lowes Fish and Fun 20ft 1999 Merc 50hp 4 strk big foot Kirksville, Mo P3C Orion Pilot ASW Warfare Specialist |
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curtiscapk ![]() Moderator Group ![]() Joined: 01/30/2013 Location: OP KS \Truman Status: Offline Points: 985 |
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x2 I used 2 layers scrap with construction glue and 20 screws. If you want pics check page 7 of my rebuild in my sig.
Good luck!
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p3cflyr ![]() Trusted Experienced Member ![]() Excellent Member Of The Month July 2010 Joined: 04/12/2009 Location: Kirksville, Mo Status: Offline Points: 1276 |
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I forgot to specify stainless steel screws for the transom. also anyplace that water is possible..
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Mike
"Atta Boy" Award June 2011 1987 Lowes Fish and Fun 20ft 1999 Merc 50hp 4 strk big foot Kirksville, Mo P3C Orion Pilot ASW Warfare Specialist |
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Stevehue ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 04/08/2014 Location: Burlington, Ky Status: Offline Points: 92 |
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Well the floor is down and the carpet is on. Definitely making some progress. Really glad I went with the kit because it has made this so easy!!! ![]() ![]() |
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nathan ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 03/27/2013 Location: leander,TX Status: Offline Points: 288 |
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Stevehue ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 04/08/2014 Location: Burlington, Ky Status: Offline Points: 92 |
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Ok come on weather let stop the rain. I thought it was april showers bring may flowers!!!
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Stevehue ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 04/08/2014 Location: Burlington, Ky Status: Offline Points: 92 |
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Well the furniture is mounted for the most part and we did the railing paneling last night. I am a bit disappointed with the aluminum paneling not because it was hard to work with but because it seems very fragile. After the few first pieces we realized this and tried to be super careful installing it but we still ended up with scratches and dents. It is what it is though so I will definitely think twice using it again. Luckily we have some left over so if any of it gets destroyed, which we fear inevitably will happen, we can replace it.
So anyway the furniture went back easily and we reused the furniture. Big cudos to my wife who literally scrubbed her fingers raw cleaning them. We have a few that the seams split but we plan to replace them all in a couple years. Tonight i am putting the railings on then it is on to the wiring, motor and the rest. It is coming to together pretty nicely and hopefully i will have it done in a few weeks. ![]() ![]() Edited by Stevehue - 05/20/2014 at 9:48am |
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curtiscapk ![]() Moderator Group ![]() Joined: 01/30/2013 Location: OP KS \Truman Status: Offline Points: 985 |
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Wow I can't believe those are the same seats!!! She did great! Nice rebuild.
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Stevehue ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 04/08/2014 Location: Burlington, Ky Status: Offline Points: 92 |
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Thanks!! I know she worked hard. I guess it just came down to that if we replaced the furniture then we definitely paid to much for the boat. We figure if we can get a few years out of them then we will feel better about the price we paid. Even though the aluminum paneling is not we expected it does look good. I hope to have it all in place tonight and will have some pictures in the next few days.
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Cannonman ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 03/31/2014 Location: Missouri Status: Offline Points: 36 |
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Looking good! It's hard to imagine that those are the same seats that were in the earlier pics. Great job!
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2014 Lowe 232 Tritoo/150 Merc 2005 Crownline 202BR/5.0 Merc |
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Stevehue ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 04/08/2014 Location: Burlington, Ky Status: Offline Points: 92 |
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So I was able to get the siding on and railings mounted. All the witing is done for the most part. I got the motor to start but then noticed no water coming out. Found the tube clogged and cleaned that out but no luck so pulled off the lower unit and the impeller was fried. I am going to order anew kit tomorrow. Going to wire the trailer this week while I wait for a new water pump kit. It is getting there and hopefully I will get the part in so we can have a maiden voyage next weekend.
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Stevehue ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 04/08/2014 Location: Burlington, Ky Status: Offline Points: 92 |
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Well put on the new water pump and fired it up. It runs really good which is a big weight lifted because we had our doubts due to some of the other stuff that has happened. I put it in gear and it it went right in and worked great. The new control box is really nice. Still trying to figure out the push to choke but it does have a manual choke which is good. Hopefully if weather permits I will have a maiden voyage video up next week.
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curtiscapk ![]() Moderator Group ![]() Joined: 01/30/2013 Location: OP KS \Truman Status: Offline Points: 985 |
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awesome!
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Stevehue ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 04/08/2014 Location: Burlington, Ky Status: Offline Points: 92 |
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Hey it did not sink!!!!
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Stevehue ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 04/08/2014 Location: Burlington, Ky Status: Offline Points: 92 |
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fatdaddy ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 03/12/2013 Location: Whitesburg, GA Status: Offline Points: 357 |
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Very cool...Congrats!!!
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Keith Winders
Whitesburg, GA My 1989 SYLVAN REBUILD 24 Footer 88HP Johnson CHILLIN' THE MOST! |
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curtiscapk ![]() Moderator Group ![]() Joined: 01/30/2013 Location: OP KS \Truman Status: Offline Points: 985 |
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Nice job! Great editing on the video as well!
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Stevehue ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 04/08/2014 Location: Burlington, Ky Status: Offline Points: 92 |
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Well after all this we found we have leaking tubes. From a high of getting almost finished to this. Both seem to have a decent leak as it seemed a couple gallons came from each. It did take about 3 times out to get this much water and they do have plugs at the back of each tube so its not a game ender but just another hassle. Looking at every thing on the internet welding seems the only solution or more the best solution. Now I guess its fig.uring out ahere togo from here. I have to much invested to not be get them fixed butnot sure of just replacing the tubes is the better way to go. It still floats and I am not in fear of it sinking but man this just sucks.
Edited by Stevehue - 06/14/2014 at 11:59pm |
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fatdaddy ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 03/12/2013 Location: Whitesburg, GA Status: Offline Points: 357 |
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Build your self a pressure tester and put about 2psi in toons ans start spraying them with soapy water....the leaks are most likely towards the rear, a lot of times right near the deck supports....you can build the the pressure tester for less than ten bucks...I am having similar issues myself right now....Hope this helps, here is a picture of what I made!!
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Keith Winders
Whitesburg, GA My 1989 SYLVAN REBUILD 24 Footer 88HP Johnson CHILLIN' THE MOST! |
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Stevehue ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 04/08/2014 Location: Burlington, Ky Status: Offline Points: 92 |
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Luckily I have a air valve on top and plugs at the bottom so I should be able to rig something. I am just kicking myself because I had it stripped down and I should have been checking it then. I guess I was just hoping that with all the things wrong that the tubes would be good which we were told they were but still bought it as is. So now it is what to do from here. Pay to have it welded or use some type of coating. I have read that people are using rhino coating and other stuff but I am thinking this is a temporary fix more than anything. I am thinking of staying away from JB weld and stuff like that. Muggy weld seem a decent alternative since it looks more like brazing which I have experience with and also own an oxygen acetylene torch. Any body ever try it or use it?
Edited by Stevehue - 06/15/2014 at 10:12am |
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