project baron

[baronmarine]

with all you guys buying and restoring 20' cigs and old donzis. i was thinking it's about time for me to jump in. so about 6 weeks ago i started my own little project that was turned into more work then i was looking for. but here we go. i have a 1978 baron (org. powerplay xlt185) that i have had since 1986. it was not been in the water in about 5 years now. i got it out of a warehouse we use to own this past summer and brought it home. about 6 weeks ago i got started on it. the transom and stringers are much worst then i through. but as of tonite i have the deck and hull apart and i'm making some head way. here are a few pics. in action in its day and in the shop coming apart.
todd

 

[baronmarine]

man my hair has no gray in it in those pics?? here is a few more in my shop.
todd

 

[baronmarine]

and a couple more with the rub rail off. i'll get some more up tomorrow of the deck loose and setting on 2x4s on the hull.
todd

 

[Airpacker]

looks like a looooong road ahead. good luck with her

 

[Offshore Ginger]

Todd what's up and are you ready for snow ? Art

 

[baronmarine]

Todd what's up and are you ready for snow ? Art

hey art
long time no hear. just got back from nelson's speed shop. $300 in sled parts. got my eye on a new one. but i think mrs baron would make me sleep with it.
todd

 

[Offshore Ginger]

hey art
long time no hear. just got back from nelson's speed shop. $300 in sled parts. got my eye on a new one. but i think mrs baron would make me sleep with it.
todd

Todd same here and i got my eye on two new one's , but i think i would be in the same boat .

 

[baronmarine]

here is a few pic's of the deck and hull apart.
todd

 

[baronmarine]

and a few more. the last one is the seat bulkhead. that was a treat cutting that out. glassed on both sides and the way to the top. going to build a cart to set the deck on so i call move it around.
todd

 

[Offshore Ginger]

Great winter project hey?

 

[fast fun 2]

I can smell the glass from here. Just finished a project my self. Good luck with her

 

[tommymonza]

What a PIECE of CRAP:26:

 

[J-Bonz]

Great project BM.................. Have you ever done this type of work before?
Jr.

 

[tommymonza]

No he does not have a clue . JUNK IT and send me the Arneson, I will give you scrap price from a month ago for it:26:

 

[baronmarine]

Great project BM.................. Have you ever done this type of work before?
Jr.

hey bonz
long time no hear. just watched the cig video the other night that you sent me. and yes i have done 3 others. and its not as fun as i remember. i also spent a lot of time at saber marine over the years. so i have a pretty good handle. as long as i don't listen tmonza. it should go good. hey tommy who let you in??
todd

 

[tommymonza]

Is it only me or is everyone else about sick of this lameass thread that has been started on every boating site known to man -- I even saw it on a Blowboat Site.:26:

 

[Offshore Ginger]

Is it only me or is everyone else about sick of this lameass thread that has been started on every boating site known to man -- I even saw it on a Blowboat Site.:26:

:sifone::26::26::biggrinjester::rofl:

 

[Spazboz]

Awesome project Todd. I live in Holland and have one of the origonal 185's. 1986 #7, layed-up in April 85'. Cool project, keep us updated.

 

[Traviss]

ohh my god.....been waiting for pics and progress and nothing...... :03::03: hell I would come over and do all:sifone::26::26: the work if you spoiled me with wild stripper milfs while I was over there :26:

 

[baronmarine]

ohh my god.....been waiting for pics and progress and nothing...... :03::03: hell I would come over and do all:sifone::26::26: the work if you spoiled me with wild stripper milfs while I was over there :26:

hey traviss

been i little slow on any progress. been working on some other projects. wiring the barn for more light. getting the sleds ready. yard work. but with a 4 day weekend coming i hope to pop the deck off and update the pics.
todd