Winter projects?

« **on:** December 20, 2018, 05:47:18 PM »

I searched around the forum and didn’t see a winter projects thread so I’m starting one!

Post what you’re working on over the winter. Doesn’t have to be boat related!

Here is one of my main projects below to start this off.

Replacing the flooring and original carpet and having the wood framing/structure replaced in the original seats. Also Going to install new fuel filter & water pressure regulator with driver side dump, all new HPS water hoses and new fuel lines as well as remove and if necessary replace the internal fuel tank pickups (probably original), new throttle cable and cleanup the stereo amp wires. The boat is a 1977 Tahiti Super Tiger and was all original with under 70 hours when I got it two years ago. Should be a busy winter with a lot more work to do. Pics below. And please post up your good projects!

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« **Reply #1 on:** December 20, 2018, 06:36:28 PM »

Bought a boat that I sold brand new in 1994 for a song. Just a little 19' open bow I/O.

Doing the works...

Monterey 190

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« **Reply #2 on:** December 20, 2018, 06:40:36 PM »

Quote from: GT Jets on December 20, 2018, 06:36:28 PM

Bought a boat that I sold brand new in 1994 for a song. Just a little 19' open bow I/O.

Doing the works...

Monterey 190

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Some pics.

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« **Reply #3 on:** December 20, 2018, 07:13:20 PM »

Quote from: GT Jets on December 20, 2018, 06:40:36 PM

Some pics.

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Not to mention the Moose...

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« **Reply #4 on:** December 20, 2018, 07:15:34 PM »

New to the app so I will join in on this!

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« **Reply #5 on:** December 20, 2018, 09:55:16 PM »

Nice projects!

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« **Reply #6 on:** December 20, 2018, 10:55:45 PM »

Cleaning up the floors on my Daytona. Sanding it all down and new flow coat. Redoing some powder coating.

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« **Reply #7 on:** January 25, 2019, 09:27:33 PM »

Floor is done and new carpet is in. What a job! Way more work than I expected for this small boat! Seats, stereo and new fuel/water lines to be installed next week. Should be ready for an early February run!

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« **Reply #8 on:** January 26, 2019, 06:07:10 AM »

Looks good

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« **Reply #9 on:** February 03, 2019, 12:30:45 PM »

Home stretch now! New fuel lines/water separator installed, all electrical cleaned up (every damn wire on the boat), new stereo installed, test fitted the rebuilt seats (new wood, original upholstery). Just have the carb left to rebuild and the new pressure regulator/water hoses. Then the polishing begins!

I want to put the water pressure regulator dump on my side so I can feel it with my hand while running. Any thoughts on that decision? I am a bit hesitant that it will look out of place. Anyone have pics of a similar setup?

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« **Reply #10 on:** February 03, 2019, 02:13:47 PM »

Looking bitchin bro . I just finished all my mechanical shit and installed and doing the shake down on Friday at Parker . Gona run it for this season then the real fun stuff is getting done over the next winter . Derick Myers is sounding all the glass , gel , stingers . Then I get to put it all back together lol

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« **Reply #11 on:** February 04, 2019, 12:03:59 AM »

Quote from: bobjthomson on February 03, 2019, 02:13:47 PM

Looking bitchin bro . I just finished all my mechanical shit and installed and doing the shake down on Friday at Parker . Gona run it for this season then the real fun stuff is getting done over the next winter . Derick Myers is sounding all the glass , gel , stingers . Then I get to put it all back together lol

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Nice man! Are you having the gel coat redone or just wet sanding/buffing? Mine shines well but is cracking a lot at the bow. I’m wondering if a full strip and new gel coat is my only option.

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« **Reply #12 on:** February 04, 2019, 09:00:33 AM »

Quote from: redlog701 on February 04, 2019, 12:03:59 AM

Nice man! Are you having the gel coat redone or just wet sanding/buffing? Mine shines well but is cracking a lot at the bow. I’m wondering if a full strip and new gel coat is my only option.

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I’m doing full sand down and new gel all round , top and bottom . Doing new floors in it and resin . Want this to be like a brand new boat .

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« **Reply #13 on:** February 04, 2019, 09:37:35 PM »

Quite the project! Post some pics!

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« **Reply #14 on:** February 18, 2019, 07:43:53 PM »

Nice to see all these projects. I'm in the middle of redoing my stringers.

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« **Reply #15 on:** February 21, 2019, 04:47:26 PM »

Finally got my seats wrapped and they game out sweet. Got some pics of the motor getting some love and a huge shout out to Nick at Mad Skillz for all the cool stuff he has made for me. He definitely takes pride in his work and gets it done in a timely manner with good prices.

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« **Reply #16 on:** February 21, 2019, 07:35:15 PM »

Quote from: RUDDOCK_85 on February 21, 2019, 04:47:26 PM

Finally got my seats wrapped and they game out sweet. Got some pics of the motor getting some love and a huge shout out to Nick at Mad Skillz for all the cool stuff he has made for me. He definitely takes pride in his work and gets it done in a timely manner with good prices.

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Did you get your intake and valve covers chromed?

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« **Reply #17 on:** February 23, 2019, 08:54:44 PM »

Quote from: Nick25 on February 18, 2019, 07:43:53 PM

Nice to see all these projects. I'm in the middle of redoing my stringers.

Wow Nick! You have some work ahead of you! Keep us updated!

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« **Reply #18 on:** February 23, 2019, 08:55:50 PM »

Quote from: RUDDOCK_85 on February 21, 2019, 04:47:26 PM

Finally got my seats wrapped and they game out sweet. Got some pics of the motor getting some love and a huge shout out to Nick at Mad Skillz for all the cool stuff he has made for me. He definitely takes pride in his work and gets it done in a timely manner with good prices.

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Tweed looks great!

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« **Reply #19 on:** February 24, 2019, 03:13:16 PM »

Not a jet, but me and a buddy are redoing a hydrostream vulture. New stringers and a good chunk of the core got put in today. I have never had an outboard before so it should be fun. We are putting a 200 merc on it with 10 or 12 inch setback with a low water pickup on it and hoping to cut the mid down to a 15 inch....but we will see....and somebody painted it black over the beautiful original blue flake paint🤬

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« **Reply #20 on:** February 24, 2019, 03:29:06 PM »

Quote from: 08chevyguy on February 24, 2019, 03:13:16 PM

Not a jet, but me and a buddy are redoing a hydrostream vulture. New stringers and a good chunk of the core got put in today. I have never had an outboard before so it should be fun. We are putting a 200 merc on it with 10 or 12 inch setback with a low water pickup on it and hoping to cut the mid down to a 15 inch....but we will see....and somebody painted it black over the beautiful original blue flake paint🤬

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Oh and a new transom of course

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mash on it · « **Reply #21 on:** February 25, 2019, 06:58:49 AM »

Stringers are done and it’s back on the trailer! Almost done setting the motor mounts up then can button the engine up and start her up!

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« **Reply #22 on:** February 25, 2019, 02:50:33 PM »

Quote from: Stewie5409 on February 25, 2019, 06:58:49 AM

Stringers are done and it’s back on the trailer! Almost done setting the motor mounts up then can button the engine up and start her up!

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Hell yeah man!!! cant wait to see ya out there this season

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« **Reply #23 on:** February 25, 2019, 02:55:35 PM »

Quote from: Stewie5409 on February 25, 2019, 06:58:49 AM

Stringers are done and it’s back on the trailer! Almost done setting the motor mounts up then can button the engine up and start her up!

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Tracy just did some work to his boat over the weekend too. He put on a ride plate and a shoe I believe and something else I think he said. Looks killer. And I'm getting ready to have some pump work done myself. The Missouri crew is prepping for the coming season

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« **Reply #24 on:** February 25, 2019, 05:35:22 PM »

Love me some white and blue. Looking good

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