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fund razor
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fund razor
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fund razor
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A shower is next. I have been tired for days.
But ya know what? I am grateful and happy that I found it, and can address it now. This problem was brewing... clearly Bill didn't know. But now several mysteries are solved. That little stream of gas coming from the center bilge, that terrible smell (foam with sea water, funk, gas and corrosion).
My Dad remarked: You must really love boating. I know several guys that had boats and as soon as they had a problem, they were out.
I said you know what Dad, it isn't enough to love boating.
You have to love your boat. If you do, it will reveal all to you, because you will watch, listen and feel... and you will fix it right... and you will always make it back to the dock.
No offense to anybody... but I would be pretty pizzed off if I was resetting the clock on a regular boat. But this boat? It is worth it. I mean... restoration isn't a little gel work. Restoration is new tank, all glasswork, all paint, new gauges, new control and throttle cables, service all pumps, new bilge pumps and new power. The stereo is an afterthought.... not the first thing you do. You do these boats from the inside out. It's the parts that you can't see that save your life.
And it feels pretty good to save a classic offshore.
And should I sell it... the buyer will know that this was the real deal resto. More McManus than Scheib.
It's nice to have seen her "bones" also.
Still some work to do... the end sections aren't out yet and I think that there is more cutting in my future.
2009 all new power with good parts plus a new tank plus the overall condition says to me.... the one to have.
fund razor
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Did I mention a lot of work left to do? Ok.
Buoy
Founding Member
Could not agree more.
I have to admit, I have never had an "oh chit, why did I get myself into this project" moment.
I have had plenty of, "crap, how'm I gonna pay for that" moments though.
Gotta love saving the classics. If your heart isn't in it, it will never be right.
Stereo? I'm in the process of patching holes where the stereo cutouts where in the cockpit liner. I'm debating on whether or not I'll even put one in when I'm done. That will probably turn into something that if the wife really wants it, I'll add something very modest.
I have to admit, I have never had an "oh chit, why did I get myself into this project" moment.
I have had plenty of, "crap, how'm I gonna pay for that" moments though.
Gotta love saving the classics. If your heart isn't in it, it will never be right.
Stereo? I'm in the process of patching holes where the stereo cutouts where in the cockpit liner. I'm debating on whether or not I'll even put one in when I'm done. That will probably turn into something that if the wife really wants it, I'll add something very modest.
Buoy
Founding Member
I was thinking about it, and now that you are at the point you are, would it be possible to feed in a piece of piano wire to use as a saw to cut the foam from the remaining portions of the tank? Just a thought, might make life easier - and less grungy.
fund razor
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I have learned alot with each boat that I have done projects on. I had a lot of catch up on big blocks. Still do. A few of our members here have been instrumental in helping me design and buy the builds. The sharing of hookups and knowledge has been invaluable. Especially on the part of Chris and Patriyacht. Our member base here is freaking knowledgeable as could be. I am grateful for it.
fund razor
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I have been thinking of ways to loosen that foam back in the corners cause you can't really get a powerwasher into it to cut it with that. That is kind of what I have been thinking. I also thought of a hacksaw blade and then hit the baffle with a sledge. I do my best engineering laying in bed at night.
We'll see what tonight brings. But it's nice to have the relief of knowing that there was a serious problem and committing to a tank was the right call.
fund razor
Founding Member
Maybe it will be lighter.
Buoy
Founding Member
I'm not going anywhere near this statement.:ack2:
I'll let someone more twisted have their fun.:sifone:
Bobcat
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Ratickle
Founding Member / Super Moderator
Yep, I understand. Sometimes the setups make it just to easy .......:sifone:
Buoy
Founding Member
Fund, I've been thinking further, and it looked (from the pictures) that your tank was in direct contact with the hull - is this correct?
Definitely make sure you have some space to allow for bilge slosh on the new tank. Just an opinion, and I'm by NO means an expert, just something that seems logical.
As long as you've come this far...
Maybe lay in a 1/2 spacer to set the tank a little higher, and allow water to escape from under it - and the underside of the tank to dry out.
If you want/need, you can send me dimensions of what you want for the the new tank, and I can Autcad them for you for your fab guy and send you a file.
Might work better than scribblings on a McNasty's napkin:willy_nilly:
Definitely make sure you have some space to allow for bilge slosh on the new tank. Just an opinion, and I'm by NO means an expert, just something that seems logical.
As long as you've come this far...
Maybe lay in a 1/2 spacer to set the tank a little higher, and allow water to escape from under it - and the underside of the tank to dry out.
If you want/need, you can send me dimensions of what you want for the the new tank, and I can Autcad them for you for your fab guy and send you a file.
Might work better than scribblings on a McNasty's napkin:willy_nilly:
Buoy
Founding Member
Sometimes it's not even fun when its that easy.
I used to say that when I was in my early 20's too.
But, back then, I rarely refrained...
MarylandMark
Charter Member
TY... :sifone:
Ratickle
Founding Member / Super Moderator
Good point. We have several boat builders on the board. PM them and see what they think. Also, Artie (OffshoreGinger), replaces tanks in Skaters etc. for a living. He should know.
Now I'm curious, we have Joe and Pepe, Charlie, Bobby, etc. What would they do?????
phragle
Charter Member
And then there's me...the ulitmate know nothing, ridemooching drunken jackass :sifone:
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