'87 Predictor Resto

[LukeWilson]

Here are some pics as promised:

The transom being glassed in:

The sub frame for the floor:

Dry fitting in the boat-

And glassed to encapsulate it:

I got started on the upholstery tonight as well, i'm planning on a hour or so every night as it is fairly tedious work. I started by picking out the stitching on the original cover so i could use the parts for patterns. Then i made my own piping using the original rope and left over blue sunbrella fabric i have from my cedar strip.

I turned out pretty friggin good for a first attempt, if i do say so myself. I think it will really clean up the look of the boat.

I want the boat back together in 2 weeks, so i have been hauling ass on it. More to come soon. . .

Luke

 

[LukeWilson]

Update:

Got the boat back in the water, all that's left is to finish the carpet and upholster the bench seat. I cold seized the engine the other night, but the the bores still look great so I'm just going to put new rings in it. I had been having lots of little tuning issues and when i finally got it running like it should the impeller let go and plugged up my cooling system. It sure moved though, took about a second to get on plane and go.

More pictures to come,

Luke

 

[teamhart2]

Real nice, looking good!

 

[LukeWilson]

Just wanted to post the final pics of the boat. I finished it towards the end of August and used it at least 2-3 nights a week to go out skiing until the middle of October. Skiing wasn't too much fun after the temps dropped past 45F.

Pretty happy with the outcome:

 

[teamhart2]

sure shined up nice, I really like that color

whats the wood planking on the floor? thats a cool look