SleekCraft Sportster

[Back Forty]

Well I pulled some stuff from the other thread to start a new one. I'll keep the status updates here. Enjoy the pics.
Continued.....
I finally ran conduit, wired and plumbed this big ass compressor. I ran some more conduit and dropped in some more GFCI 110v recepticles so we could plug in all of the power tool stuff. A must! The has been cleaned and organized after all of this shuffling around. (after the pics)
Here are some pics from this morning and tonight. I had a couple of hours to continue stripping hardware. I'll have everything but the pump removed tomorrow night after work. I'm finished with my cart so we'll transfer the boat off of the ratty ass trailer here soon. I'm going to separate the deck from the hull as soon as we get it on the cart. Then we'll go ahead and rip out the rotted deck and stringers in prep for the transom work and filling in the intake hole. All of the wood in this boat is wasted and will be replaced. Moving right along here!
Compressor now in FLA and wired to 220. My brother popped together a stout work bench which ought to serve well in this garage.
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The cart.
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I shimmed everything to make sure the thing sits straight.
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Tanks out.
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Deck is clear. I'll have the rest out Reeeeal soon.
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[Back Forty]

Last night My brother and I put the boat over to the cart. Now I'm excited. Tonight I need to get started on removing the pump.
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Here were the first day pics.
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[big prick]

that looks like cannon foder for the us navy or maybee even the faggie coast gardsmen

[big prick]

that thing float? i shit floaters better than that thig, probably as fast

[Back Forty]

Get busy selling BIG prick

[Back Forty]

I got a couple of hours in tonight after being away for a few days.
I got the top removed and also took out the floor and foam underneath. The only thing not rotton so far is the keel stringer..? I have no idea what type of wood it is but it's solid as hell and bare minus four straps of glass...? I'll get that, the stringers and the transom out before sunday. I have more pics of the finished results tonight but I'll get them up later.
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[malcolm]

I'm gettin' ichy just looking at those pics. :D

[DelawareDave]

I plan on starting a similar project very soon. Is that all that holds the hull and deck together is the strip of glass tape around the inside?

[Back Forty]

Hey DD. Yes. There was no lip or flange. I zipped as much as I could from the inside which amounted to the rear half of the boat. I couldn't get the cutter in far enough from the mid point forward. I kept a light wedge to the seam and just made a very fine cut at the seem from the outside to separate the forward area. I didn't take pic's but the bulkhead under the bow was already out before I started this process.
I'll snap a pick of the separation point. At the seam area the hull is very visible and even has a small air gap between it and the CSM used to glass it all together(right at the seam) I'll grind all of that out before putting it back together.
I will say this, for the project's sake, separating the deck is by far worth the effort. The transom work alone will make it worth it. Also all of the wood used in the deck for bulkhead support including the dash needs replaced on this thing so having the deck off will make it a pleasure.
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Malcom, funny you should mention itching. After I hosed off and hopped in the shower last night I was most definetly itchin' a little. :rollside:

[DelawareDave]

Thanks. My thought would be to grind out the outside, after doing the inside, glass it in, and get rid of the rub rail.

[simple]

Keep us posted with pix & your progress.
I could never undertake such a project.

[big prick]

THAT IS FANTASTIC 40 oz.. can't wait to see the finished product.. I TOO AM THINKING OF UNDERTAKING A PROJECT SUCH AS THAT.... IF YOU HAVE ANY SUGESTIONS LET ME KNOW... YOU SURE SEEM TO KNOW WHAT YOUR DOING....YOU MUST BE REALLY SMART ER SOMTHIN. TT YOU LATER..... :D

[Back Forty]

DD, we're going to cap this one like you're saying.
Big Prick, just make sure I get pay'd on that last deal. You need a boat you bastard ass. A blown "something" sounds just right for your better half to be seen in. :idea: Get back to work. :hammer2:

[Back Forty]

Quick update. I've been away from this for about a week. I just got back to it last night. I removed the keel line stringer with a hammer and chisel. I was able to clean the wood out leaving the resin "potting" underneath from where they layed the stringer into place originally. I should have the rest out after Sunday. Here are a couple of pic's from last night.
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The wood was coming apart in decent sections. I never really needed to get into the glass with the chisel.
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Engine stringers next and it's time to zip out the transom.
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Anybody know of a good source for kiln dried douglas fir here in SW Florida..?

[DelawareDave]

I see a new boat tool in one of the pics- a welders chipping hammer! :)
I haven't made as much progress as you, yet. I did get the pump ('cuzzi YJ) out yesterday. It looked as tho it wasn't installed correctly. The bowl O-ring was about a half-inch too far forward, at the bottom. It was not touching the bore of the transom adapter. The top was right on the edge. That explains the 20 pounds of silicone sealer that was around the transom adapter/ bowl joint. I am going to have to move the pump about 1 1/2 inches toward the stern, so it will seal properly, I hope! I contacted North American Jet, and they are sending me an installation kit. Templates and manual, etc.
Keep up the good work, and pics of your progress.

[Back Forty]

DD, what works ...! ;)
I have been dealing with rain lately so I'll just put up some pics of recent work.
Removing stringers.
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I only found a couple of areas of discoloration below the stringers. It was under the port stringer.
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Transom is rotten on the port side but the rest was fairly solid. All but the starboard section is out in this pic. The mat that was originally put around the original plywood section is the only thing left right now.
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[DelawareDave]

Interesting. The intake cutout in the bottom looks like it is in the same place as mine (5 inches forward). I got the templates. According to the instructions, if the transom angle is 7-13°, (mine is 11°) the cutout should start 3 inches from the outside of the transom, at the bottom corner, centerline. Oh-BTW- That is if the intake housing says "contour" on it.

[Back Forty]

DD This Jacuzzi intake was the "contour" model. I'm getting close to dropping in the first of the new materials. I found a local source for stringer material and some various marine plywood sources. This guy even had a nice endgrain cut balsawood cored plywood with mahagony skins. Nice and lightweight. I'm studying for a minute here on what to use and how to apply it.

[BigBlockBaja]

Are you sticking with the Jacuzzi or converting over to a Berk?

[Back Forty]

Berk style something. After the hull is refinished, we'll figure out what to do exactly. HTP Duane is in our future.

[BigBlockBaja]

HTP Duane is in our future.
Excellent choice.. When my Dominator needs a refreshing, thats where Im going..

[DelawareDave]

Is this project still going? I'm gettin ready to start my similar project.

[shootingstar72683]

Back Forty, never never would I even think of considering leaving you or your brother alone around my boat. I've got mine upside down doing some prep to paint it. Good thread,thanks. Just kidding about ya and bro.. :rollside:

[1975sleekcraft]

i own the same boat.
i haven't been here for a while.
does anyone know where the updated threads are!
i figured the boat would be done by now.
if anyone knows pm me or bump the thread-thanx-

[1975sleekcraft]

anything new???????????