Project Hawaiian

[DelawareDave]

This is my latest project. 75 Hawaiian 18'. Berk 12JC, and will be powered by a 455 Olds. I found the floor to be a "little" soft, when I put my knee through it, lol. New stringers, floor, transom, and bulkhead, and paint, and she should be like new!
I will build a new tandem trailer, rather than try to salvage the current single axle one.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/showphoto.php?photo=90067&password=&sort=7&thecat=500
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/showphoto.php?photo=90068&password=&sort=7&size=medium&thecat=500
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/showphoto.php?photo=90069&password=&sort=7&size=medium&thecat=500
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/showphoto.php?photo=90070&password=&sort=7&size=medium&thecat=500

[BigBlockBaja]

http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3062Boat1.JPG
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3062Boat2.JPG
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3062Boat3.JPG
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3062Trailer1.JPG
Good Luck!

[DelawareDave]

How come the dang pictures don't show when I posted them? I put [ img ]....[ /img ] around the url, without the spaces of course, but only got red X's. :rolleyes:
Thanks

[LynnsJet]

Dave, I am glad to see that you are making it happen.
I picked up my SleekCraft from Sleekcrat76 today. The workmanship he put into this boat is outstanding. I almost got to get it wet in the Pax on the way up from VA but I got stuck on I-95 because of an accident and it got too late - 2 bad.

[BigBlockBaja]

DD, try going here... good luck with the boat..kinda looks like my hull slightly....
Pics Posting (http://www2.***boat.com/forums/announcement.php?f=20)

[DelawareDave]

Thanks, BBB. I see the actual properties (location) of the pic are different from the url in the address bar when the pic is my screen. I'll keep that in mind when I post progress pics.
Lynn- glad to hear you are ready to hit the water. Post up a pic. The only ones I have seen are the ones where he had the big grin on his face (Sleekcraft76). I don't know if that is the boat you got.
I will be ordering the tandem axle kit on Monday from my neighbor. I also have to call over to the warehouse (at work) and order up some material to start building my new trailer. I will get them to deliver a couple 20' pieces of 4" channel to my house so I can get started on the trailer. The rest of the material I can throw in the back of my truck and bring home. I have already drawn up a 3D model of the trailer, so I can make some plans and print them out.

[BigBlockBaja]

Whats wrong with the old trailer?

[DelawareDave]

The fenders and steps are rusted thru. The front is bent a little. I have to relocate the bunks. I don't think the state of Delaware accepts a bill of sale, as far as I know. And I want a tandem trailer! :)
By the time I do everything I want to the trailer, I might as well fabricate a new one. Tandem axle kit I get for cost- under $300 for everything except tires/wheels. Fenders and wiring I have to buy no matter what. The steel that I actually have to pay for, I get for cost as well. I have the wood for the bunks (free).
I can build it right here in the driveway with free labor- mine!

[MarKist]

Dave, I am glad to see that you are making it happen.
I picked up my SleekCraft from Sleekcrat76 today. The workmanship he put into this boat is outstanding. I almost got to get it wet in the Pax on the way up from VA but I got stuck on I-95 because of an accident and it got too late - 2 bad.
Wait a min.did you say you bought Mikes blue and white Sleekcraft??????
Markist

[MizBubba]

Wait a min.did you say you bought Mikes blue and white Sleekcraft??????
Markist
That would be the one... :cry:

[LynnsJet]

Yes Markist. I bought Mike's boat. It has some really nice workmanship in it. I love it. I gave up my Hawaaian project boat (now Delaware Dave's project boat) for this turn key deal.
LynnsJet

[blown428fe]

http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/10337ut_003-med.jpg http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/10337ut_004-med.jpg DelawareDave - I just finished my trailer a couple weeks ago. Added the rear axle,new fenders,relocated the bunks,sand blast and paint. New rims and tires also. My boat is a 79 Hawaiian

[DelawareDave]

Blown428fe- Looks good.
I ordered my steel yesterday morning, and it was in the driveway when I got home from work. Fast service! :smile:
The axle kit was ordered yesterday as well, and will be here today.
I started removing the existing X-members so I can re-use them. I am going to add a fourth x-member. The bottom of the boat looks straight for about 44 inches from the transom, then is straight again, but slightly uphill the rest of the way forward, giving a slight rocker to the bottom. It looks like it is made that way. I am planning on 4 bunks, like on yours, to match the last 44 inches, then put 2 bunks from the rocker forward, but closer together.

[MarKist]

Yes Markist. I bought Mike's boat. It has some really nice workmanship in it. I love it. I gave up my Hawaaian project boat (now Delaware Dave's project boat) for this turn key deal.
LynnsJet
yeah Lynn,you got one nice boat there!!!!congrats :rollside:
Dave,Jr Jetter and I think we have the sister boat of yours whats the HIN#
on that thing,so I can see how close they are, they have a really heavy lay-up,ours don't even have a buklhead and I can stand on the bow where the gauges are and it don't even move,and I mean the trailer and all,nice project,will might have it done in the spring ,its gonna be our community boat ,you know, so when we do things to ours will still have a boat to go to the lake on,Good luck and if you need anything give me a shout...
Markist

[DelawareDave]

The layup can't be too heavy- 4 of us picked it up off the trailer to set on the dolly I built. I can't look at the HIN til I get home. It does have a bulkhead with an opening so you could put stuff in the bow area. The deck is not attached to it, tho. I will be removing the deck for some wood replacement in the very near future. The trailer has to be done first priority.
You could trade me some 14" tires and wheels for a Jacuzzi pump. I'll even throw in an 18' Sleekcraft to sweeten the deal!
Edit: since I am now home: HBG10233775

[Jr Jetter]

Bro man,
Dave's is a Hawaiian, our's is a Tiki (go directly to jail, do not pass go)................. basically the same with very slight differences (but of course you already know that :D ). Never know, same person probably layed the resin, since the same molds were used !!!!
Dave,
Were any of the seat frames left ? Can you tell if it had cocktail seating (1 bucket seat only) ?

[DelawareDave]

JJ- No idea on the seating. I have the interior from the SleekCraft. I was going to rebuild that for the Hawaiian.

[Jet Novice]

yeah Lynn,you got one nice boat there!!!!congrats :rollside:
Dave,Jr Jetter and I think we have the sister boat of yours whats the HIN#
on that thing,so I can see how close they are, they have a really heavy lay-up,ours don't even have a buklhead and I can stand on the bow where the gauges are and it don't even move,and I mean the trailer and all,nice project,will might have it done in the spring ,its gonna be our community boat ,you know, so when we do things to ours will still have a boat to go to the lake on,Good luck and if you need anything give me a shout...
Markist
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/2864Hawaiian_2.JPG
I thought it was a nice project too until I found the Hondo! Glad you got it because I know you and Phil'll get it back together. I may need to borrow it sometime! Ya know I still have a 20' Southwind that needs a home.

[MarKist]

The layup can't be too heavy- 4 of us picked it up off the trailer to set on the dolly I built. I can't look at the HIN til I get home. It does have a bulkhead with an opening so you could put stuff in the bow area. The deck is not attached to it, tho. I will be removing the deck for some wood replacement in the very near future. The trailer has to be done first priority.
You could trade me some 14" tires and wheels for a Jacuzzi pump. I'll even throw in an 18' Sleekcraft to sweeten the deal!
Edit: since I am now home: HBG10233775
thank's David,..........Jr. do you see the DIFFRENCE in the HIN's "yippee :D "
oh yeah, thanks again "MarkyMoe"
Markist

[DelawareDave]

Well, the trailer part of the project has begun........
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3062Trailer2.JPG
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3062Trailer3.JPG
A portable band-saw is a handy tool! ;)

[blown428fe]

Damn, you dont mess around. I want to say its looking good but..... :) just joking. keep the pics rolling.

[LynnsJet]

Dave, you done destroyed that nice trailer I sold you. I hope you don't have similar plans for the boat too (LOL).

[MarKist]

Dave, you done destroyed that nice trailer I sold you. I hope you don't have similar plans for the boat too (LOL).
:jawdrop: :jawdrop: :jawdrop: :jawdrop: :jawdrop: :hammerhea :hammerhea
Markist

[DelawareDave]

I didn't destroy it, I'm getting it ready for it's next "Life"! :smile:

[DelawareDave]

Made a little progress today. The crappy weather here Saturday really threw a wrench in my schedule.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3062Trailer4.jpg
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3062Trailer7.JPG
My Gallery (http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/showgallery.php?thumb=1&cat=500&si=&perpage=16&sort=7&stype=&ppuser=3062)

[blown428fe]

Looking good Dave. Let me know if you need any mesurements

[DelawareDave]

What I really need is some rims and tires! :)

[tahitian dragon]

Its Soooooooooooooo Fun Building A Project I Built The Tahiti In 98 1.5 Yrs Of Busting My Ass But It All Paid Off!!!!!!!!!!!!!got Me A New Project,75 Fantasy Jet Wish I Khew How To Post Pix???????????going 2 Make It A Rocket!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DelawareDave]

I made a little more progress today, in spite of the rain. Got the other 2 X-members in. It's not supposed to rain tomorrow, so I will finish the welding on the bottom. Then I can set up the axles so I can weld the spring seats in place. Then it will be time to turn her over.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3062Trailer8.jpg

[tahitian dragon]

FUN,FUN,FUN,.U GOT A PROJECT BUT PUT SOME HP IN THAT HULL AND WALLA ,BOINGA,BOINGA,BOINGA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WEEEEEEEZZ ZZAAAA RUNNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool: :cool: :notam: :p

[DelawareDave]

Makin some more progress. Got axles set up, and spring seats welded. Going outside now to weld up as much as I can.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3062Trailer9.JPG

[blown428fe]

DAVE- iTS LOOKING MINT.

[DelawareDave]

The trailer is finally on it's own wheels. The boat will be set on the trailer today so I can fab the bunk brackets without working around the fenders. There are a few more pics in my gallery.
My Gallery (http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/showgallery.php?ppuser=3062&cat=500)
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3062Trailer11.JPG

[BigBlockBaja]

Dave, I thought you where crazy for cutting up that trailer, But I couldnt see the rust you spoke of. But now I just checked out what you turned it into and its looking great.. Cant wait to see it with new rims and tires. Wanna rebuild my Trailer?

[blown428fe]

Dave, I thought you where crazy for cutting up that trailer, But I couldnt see the rust you spoke of. But now I just checked out what you turned it into and its looking great.. Cant wait to see it with new rims and tires. Wanna rebuild my Trailer?
YES DAVE, LOOKS DAMN NICE.

[DelawareDave]

She is finally on the new trailer! :D My buddy is bringing over some thin wood for spacers on the rollers, so I can set up the bunk brackets. Here is my little helper, too. He has a ways to go yet.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3062Trailer16.JPG
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3062Helper.JPG

[DelawareDave]

Dave, I thought you where crazy for cutting up that trailer, But I couldnt see the rust you spoke of. But now I just checked out what you turned it into and its looking great.. Cant wait to see it with new rims and tires. Wanna rebuild my Trailer?
I'm sure a few people had the same thought, including my wife, lol! But it really was a toss-up- fix the old one, or just build a new one. To fix everything necessary, and make it the way I wanted it, it made more sense to build new. The only thing I had to buy to build new, was the 2 - 20' channels, and the coupler. Everything else I would have had to buy anyway. As far as rebuilding your trailer? It would have to wait til I move to my new house, first of December. I can't deal with a one-car garage, and a psycho neighbor. New house has 2 car garage with heat, and a big enough carport for the boat and trailer to go in. Best of all- no neighbors.

[DelawareDave]

Rims and tires have been "procured"! Yes- they are from a Ford Ranger! Too bad I couldn't find a set to match the ones on my truck, but oh well.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3062Wheels2.JPG

[DelawareDave]

Fenders at last. Got to "Git 'er Done"! Gonna be movin' to bigger and better "digs" here in the next couple weeks. Realtor was here today to give me some numbers to think about! :D I will be ordering up the rest of the materials for the steps Monday. Then I will decide on what lights I want.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3062Trailer18.jpg

[LynnsJet]

Hey Dave, those wheels look really good, especially for the price. It's amazing how that nice set of fenders make it looks.
Git R Dun!!!

[DelawareDave]

Thanks, Lynn. How was your boating weekend? Did you get out at all? The weather was great here all weekend. In fact, it was getting a little too warm Saturday morning! :D You need to post up some pics of that new ride. I have only seen one pic- A close up of the former owner. You got to post some detailed pics!

[DelawareDave]

Getting closer now! Steps are on, as well as the bow stop. Lights and safety chains are to be installed this weekend, and hopefully the front bunk brackets too. I want to try and get it inspected next week sometime.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3062Trailer20.JPG
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3062Trailer21.JPG

[promod]

keep up the good work dave i'm doing the samething to one of my trailers

[MarKist]

keep up the good work dave i'm doing the samething to one of my trailers
what??????? Grant, now you know you don't never have the time to do this kinda project....BTW good job there DD! I was a little..no alot worried at first but it looks like you got it under control.
Markist

[DelawareDave]

For anyone who has been following this thread, I have fallen down on the job. :rollside: I have pretty much completed the trailer. I don't want to install the rest of the bunk brackets without the engine, and most of the interior installed, or at least set in place. I feel the trailer will flex some once the weight is added, and this could throw off the bunk bracket heights. All the weight is toward the bow without the engine in place.
All the lighting has been installed, as well as the safety chains, and the loops for the rear tiedowns. I need to get a couple more pics at this point.
I am getting ready to move to a larger garage, oops, I mean bigger house, within the next couple of weeks, so I am pretty much putting the boat project on the back burner, for the moment.

[promod]

what??????? Grant, now you know you don't never have the time to do this kinda project....BTW good job there DD! I was a little..no alot worried at first but it looks like you got it under control.
Markist
:idea: beleive me there is little time

[DansBlown73Nordic]

http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3062Trailer21.JPG
Very nice job on the fab of the front boat stop!!!