83' Bahner rebuild

« **on:** April 16, 2020, 08:50:22 PM »

Bought this 83 Bahner a year ago and thanks to alot of tech advice from Jordan Lockrey and helping me track down all the pieces and parts to put it back together I think this thing will be a beautiful boat again. This is my first time going this far into a build and it has been a huge learning experience and gives me huge sense of pride in taking on a project like this. This project is being done all in house with the help of course from Jordan Lockrey and my good friend Johnathan Terberg(hobbyshop customs). I am doing all of the woodwork, fiberglass, and teaching myself upholstery. Its just the start of this project alot nothings to do before its back on the water but how good it's going to be.

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« **Reply #1 on:** April 17, 2020, 06:46:02 AM »

Awesome work!! I gotta ask, why were the new stingers sitting up high off the hull? Was that to transfer the hull contour on them for easy cutting, shaping, and fitting?

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« **Reply #2 on:** April 17, 2020, 07:58:26 AM »

Glad you started a build thread. I'm stoked to be a part of the project. Big progress coming this weekend!!

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« **Reply #3 on:** April 17, 2020, 10:48:43 AM »

Awesome and looks great so far

I look forward to watching your build

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« **Reply #4 on:** April 17, 2020, 04:41:57 PM »

Can’t go much further into a build.

. I love the Bahner cruisers. Definitely looking forward to watching the build. I was wondering about the raised stringers also.

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« **Reply #5 on:** April 17, 2020, 07:00:29 PM »

Yeah buddy! let's see some more pics! haha

« **Reply #6 on:** April 17, 2020, 07:21:59 PM »

Quote from: Lowcharacter on April 17, 2020, 07:00:29 PM

Yeah buddy! let's see some more pics! haha

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« **Reply #7 on:** April 17, 2020, 08:24:20 PM »

Stringers set if things go well should have the floor in this weekend

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« **Reply #8 on:** April 17, 2020, 08:28:07 PM »

Quote from: TrollerDave on April 17, 2020, 04:41:57 PM

Can’t go much further into a build. . I love the Bahner cruisers. Definitely looking forward to watching the build. I was wondering about the raised stringers also.

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I made a jig to hold them up so I could transfer the shape of the hull to the bottom of the stringer due to the rise in the bow. The stringers are 2x6 at the transom and curve up to only 2 x 3 1\2 at the bow.

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« **Reply #9 on:** April 18, 2020, 01:47:55 PM »

Making moves today.

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« **Reply #10 on:** April 19, 2020, 02:14:20 PM »

The stringers are glassed in and looking sexy.

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« **Reply #11 on:** April 20, 2020, 10:05:26 PM »

Progress pics ski locker in and new deck pieces cut and ready to set. Thanks to Jordan Lockrey aka Jordandangerfield for keeping going and helping set the stringers.

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« **Reply #12 on:** April 21, 2020, 04:16:21 PM »

Looks great

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« **Reply #13 on:** April 21, 2020, 07:34:56 PM »

Quote from: Bradbear12 on April 20, 2020, 10:05:26 PM

Progress pics ski locker in and new deck pieces cut and ready to set. Thanks to Jordan Lockrey aka Jordandangerfield for keeping going and helping set the stringers.

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Thanks for sharing looks I credible !!

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« **Reply #14 on:** April 21, 2020, 11:45:09 PM »

Great build. The pictures are appreciated

« **Reply #15 on:** April 23, 2020, 08:19:01 PM »

Well more progress made thanks Jordan for the help again setting the intake and pointing me in the right direction. Intake is set and floor is in and glassed now for the finishing touches and then on to setting the motor and rigging. What a week

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« **Reply #16 on:** April 23, 2020, 08:20:05 PM »

More pics

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« **Reply #17 on:** April 28, 2020, 01:35:41 PM »

Moving right along! Any updates?

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« **Reply #18 on:** April 29, 2020, 06:38:18 AM »

Quote from: J-bonz on April 28, 2020, 01:35:41 PM

Moving right along! Any updates?

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More to come this weekend hopefully going to install the bulkheads for under the bow and get the motor set. I am blessed to have a good job and work a 7 on 7 off schedule which helps when doing a build like this.

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« **Reply #19 on:** April 29, 2020, 07:58:01 PM »

So some motor pics for this build. Not too bad looking inside! Looks barely used! Aside from the usual running rich soot in the chambers. Oh, and that 75lb intake is never going back on! Hahaha

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« **Reply #20 on:** May 01, 2020, 05:21:26 PM »

Well they say if you work on it a little bit every day it will get done more progress pics. Made and glassed in a support for the oil and fuel filter which is also to beef up the ski tow point then gel coated the bilge and transom. Also frenshed up the transom adapter.

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« **Reply #21 on:** May 01, 2020, 09:00:21 PM »

Looks fuckin awesome!!! Cant wait to see it finished

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« **Reply #22 on:** May 01, 2020, 09:33:25 PM »

Quote from: 08chevyguy on May 01, 2020, 09:00:21 PM

Looks fuckin awesome!!! Cant wait to see it finished

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Thanks appreciate it

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« **Reply #23 on:** May 02, 2020, 07:07:55 PM »

More progress today!!! This damn Corona crap is making quick work of this build. Any suggestions on a play with Covid words to name the boat???

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« **Reply #24 on:** May 02, 2020, 08:25:28 PM »

Started from the bottom, now we here!!!

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« **Reply #25 on:** May 05, 2020, 05:26:37 PM »

Ok update bilge was done and engine is in its spot. Gas tank supports and new bulkhead support in that will eventually hold my speakers. Then new ski locker out of teak built. Next is to install the carpet and start rigging this thing hopefully be on the water in two weeks or less. I can say this is not for the lazy or none motivated these kinds of builds are intense. Big thanks to all that have helped.

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« **Reply #26 on:** May 05, 2020, 07:35:21 PM »

Dude, you guys are moving with this. Great job.
You asked about Covid related names:

Pays 2 B Non-Essential
Aquarantined
Down with the Sickness

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« **Reply #27 on:** May 05, 2020, 07:40:26 PM »

Dude, Your killing it! I been there before, that’s a lot of work!!! It’s coming along real nice. Gotta ask, what type of wood did u use for the stringers?

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« **Reply #28 on:** May 05, 2020, 09:25:52 PM »

Quote from: J-bonz on May 05, 2020, 07:40:26 PM

Dude, Your killing it! I been there before, that’s a lot of work!!! It’s coming along real nice. Gotta ask, what type of wood did u use for the stringers?

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I used what they call class c klin dried dug fur it has no knots and is straight grained has all the strength and no moisture in it.

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« **Reply #29 on:** May 05, 2020, 09:27:02 PM »

Quote from: TrollerDave on May 05, 2020, 07:35:21 PM

Dude, you guys are moving with this. Great job.
You asked about Covid related names:

Pays 2 B Non-Essential
Aquarantined
Down with the Sickness

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Awesome names they are will be added to the running

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« **Reply #30 on:** May 06, 2020, 03:56:29 PM »

Sweet float man. I'm loving the progress. Keep it up!!

« **Reply #31 on:** May 06, 2020, 04:37:44 PM »

6 foot or more
6 footer
Wuhuan clan
Furloughed
Social distortion
Stimulus package
Stimulus money
Stimulus check ( check mark )
Hindsight is 2020 ( the year )

All I can think of off the top of my head. Sorry if my spelling is fucked up

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« **Reply #32 on:** May 08, 2020, 03:48:07 AM »

Quote from: Bradbear12 on May 05, 2020, 09:25:52 PM

I used what they call class c klin dried dug fur it has no knots and is straight grained has all the strength and no moisture in it.

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Thanks, that helps, where did you source them from? Local big box store? Boats coming along real good. Digging the progress

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« **Reply #33 on:** May 08, 2020, 09:39:34 PM »

Quote from: J-bonz on May 08, 2020, 03:48:07 AM

Thanks, that helps, where did you source them from? Local big box store? Boats coming along real good. Digging the progress

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I used one of are local lumber yards that specializes in higher quality lumber.

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« **Reply #34 on:** May 13, 2020, 08:58:04 AM »

Came over the weekend to help build a new wire harness in the boat. Had some help from my lil apprentice. She did an excellent job building this loom! Alm marine grade, heathens terminals, updated fuse block, switches, etc. 98% done, will be finished this weekend. Never seen telephone cord be used to wire lights before! BTW, it was like that before Brad bought the boat lol
Finished pics in a couple days, its crunch time for Memorial weekend!

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« **Reply #35 on:** May 14, 2020, 09:32:42 PM »

Quote from: Bradbear12 on May 08, 2020, 09:39:34 PM

I used one of are local lumber yards that specializes in higher quality lumber.

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Thanks, that is what I was thinking but the confirmation helps. Now I know to just skip the big box stores. Great job on the harness. Big upgrade there. Looks like you got a big helper! That’s awesome, she will definitely be hooked!

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« **Reply #36 on:** May 18, 2020, 09:09:22 AM »

More progress pics on the wiring. Very minimal tidying up in a couple places, but all working quite well. Had to redo the terminal ends under dash because the gauges got upgraded. Just need the new GPS speedo and find something to fill a 2in hole in place of the hour meter....

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« **Reply #37 on:** May 19, 2020, 06:50:31 AM »

Quote from: Lowcharacter on May 18, 2020, 09:09:22 AM

More progress pics on the wiring. Very minimal tidying up in a couple places, but all working quite well. Had to redo the terminal ends under dash because the gauges got upgraded. Just need the new GPS speedo and find something to fill a 2in hole in place of the hour meter....

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Oil Temp is a good option. In a boat that'll give you a better read on how hot the engine is running. Water temp is deceptive since it passes through the block so quickly.

They also make depth finders that'll fill that hole. (I had to laugh after that phrasing)

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« **Reply #38 on:** January 19, 2021, 06:04:01 PM »

Its been awhile since I posted on this a couple things have happened 454 freshen up then that didn't work went to to a complete rebuild on the 454 and then things escalated and decided to drop in a LS out of a 07 Silverado a bunch of parts later and some problem solving and this thing has taken on a whole different path. Again huge thanks to Jordan Lockrey aka(jordandangerfield)of Lockrey Marine for the help.

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« **Reply #39 on:** January 19, 2021, 07:15:55 PM »

Yeah buddy! Can't wait for a ride in it!!!

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« **Reply #40 on:** January 19, 2021, 10:08:55 PM »

Quote from: Bradbear12 on January 19, 2021, 06:04:01 PM

Its been awhile since I posted on this a couple things have happened 454 freshen up then that didn't work went to to a complete rebuild on the 454 and then things escalated and decided to drop in a LS out of a 07 Silverado a bunch of parts later and some problem solving and this thing has taken on a whole different path. Again huge thanks to Jordan Lockrey aka(jordandangerfield)of Lockrey Marine for the help.

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How’s it running with the LS? There was a guy named AJ that had a orange 21’ that he put an LS in. It seemed to run very good if not better than the BBC he had in it. But I think his LS had a lot of work done.

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« **Reply #41 on:** January 20, 2021, 06:43:44 PM »

Quote from: TrollerDave on January 19, 2021, 10:08:55 PM

How’s it running with the LS? There was a guy named AJ that had a orange 21’ that he put an LS in. It seemed to run very good if not better than the BBC he had in it. But I think his LS had a lot of work done.

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Runs amazing it is upgraded a little bit different cam and heads were re done the motor is about 250lbs lighter then a 454 not to sure on what kind of horsepower it is putting out but it makes the boat jump on plane. I will post some more pics as I build out the interior.

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« **Reply #42 on:** January 20, 2021, 07:25:09 PM »

Quote from: Bradbear12 on January 20, 2021, 06:43:44 PM

Runs amazing it is upgraded a little bit different cam and heads were re done the motor is about 250lbs lighter then a 454 not to sure on what kind of horsepower it is putting out but it makes the boat jump on plane. I will post some more pics as I build out the interior.

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That’s what I’ve read about an LS in a jet boat, that the weight makes a big difference. Glad to hear it’s working well.
What did you use for exhaust manifolds?
Other than mounts and exhaust, what else goes into putting an LS in a boat?

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« **Reply #43 on:** January 21, 2021, 03:35:02 PM »

Quote from: TrollerDave on January 20, 2021, 07:25:09 PM

That’s what I’ve read about an LS in a jet boat, that the weight makes a big difference. Glad to hear it’s working well.
What did you use for exhaust manifolds?
Other than mounts and exhaust, what else goes into putting an LS in a boat?

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Marine power center rise exhaust. You have to change the location of the coils, and i went to running a holley intake with an eldelbrock carb also the alternator needs to be moved and oil pan changed. I am still running the 3 point mount that was on the 454 they make a adapter plate for the engine mount and the bell housing bolts right up. The interior is next need to make a new engine cover due to the center rise exhaust.

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« **Reply #44 on:** January 21, 2021, 09:40:05 PM »

Quote from: Bradbear12 on January 21, 2021, 03:35:02 PM

Marine power center rise exhaust. You have to change the location of the coils, and i went to running a holley intake with an eldelbrock carb also the alternator needs to be moved and oil pan changed. I am still running the 3 point mount that was on the 454 they make a adapter plate for the engine mount and the bell housing bolts right up. The interior is next need to make a new engine cover due to the center rise exhaust.

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Very cool. Thanks for the info.

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« **Reply #45 on:** January 22, 2021, 03:42:31 AM »

Awesome! I love it. I have 2 buddies here that did it as well. One is up and running and the other is building a twin turbo and he looks to be getting somewhat close. They are definitely neat. Cant wait to see that beautiful bahner done

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« **Reply #46 on:** January 22, 2021, 07:49:23 AM »

I'm impressed by the LS! The extra power and reduced weight made the boat feel much lighter in the water. The shakedown run was a success. Not a single leak or hiccup.

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