We just started a new boat build project. It's a 1977 Manta hull with a tandem trailer, and FULL STRINGER! We got it for 500 bucks (including trailer). We re-did the trailer with new lights, rims, tires, hitch, and carpeted the treated bunks. We finished the trailer, all that is left to do is paint it. Waiting to do paint so boat and trailer can be painted at the same time. On the boat we put a new berk pump (thinking about polishing it out!!!). I removed about 50 lbs (seemed like 100) of 1970's water saturated foam out of the bow, and am still picking the foam shards out of my skin and hair. We acquired 2 front bucket seats and a back bench seat for $300, and am planning on dying the vinyl to match the hull. Currently I am waiting on a few Beede gauges that are in the mail to finish out the panel, and a new low profile oil pan for the Ford 460 engine that I am eagerly waiting to mount! Anyone know where I can find a tricked out Skull knob for the shifter??? Just kidding, I am sure this close to Mexico I can stumble upon one on my own. Just a few little touches till it is ready for its maiden voyage. Need to carpet the interior, build a box for forward bow storage, and put some new, more durable (lighter) foam in front 3' of the bow. Will add pics soon as I figure out how to upload onto this site (it isn't cooperating with me).
