21 Hull #136...Restoration...Started

[Islandtrader]

Well got a little more done this weekend.

Found some batteries that were the cranking power I needed and the size that would fit the area.

Brute Force AGM...same exact battery that is made by Oddessy except it only has a 2 year warranty instead of 3 and is priced accordingly.


First I made some cleats out of 3/4 marine ply and used six-ten to epoxy in.




Next I used up some more of my left over wood and came up with a neat fitting tray. It will be held down by s/s tee nuts and painted to match the bilge.




Now the battery's. The tight fit picture is a little deceiving, both battery's fit on the tray and do not hang over ...need to get some nylon strapping to hold them down.

[Islandtrader]

Just so no one thinks I'm slacking off here are some pictures of my progress in the last few weeks. No particular order to these just progress.


One of things I wanted to do before putting the floor down for good was to figure out a way to secure the engine cover to the floor without wood type screws. I did not have enough room to use T-Nuts, because a bulk head was in the way, plus when I notched the bulkhead for nylon nuts I still did not have access to it.

Here is my solution using s/s plates that were tapped for 10/24 threads.

Wood scored and 1/2 removed.



S/S Plates



Next came the floor alignment...then the epoxy and fairing compound. Now I need to tape the floor to the hull sides and do some more fairing.






After looking at the last two floor panels for a long time I decided that I needed more room around the engine.

Solution was to cut some access areas that will be hinged, so that when the engine box is opened I then open the panels.

Making the cleats for the cut out area.



Engine sitting nicely with cutouts.



Shown with cutouts opened.



The look with the engine box down



Now I feel comfortable in epoxying the last two panels down and being able to work around the engine.

Wiring for the engine should being showing up in the next few days...then I get to start it...

[Blue_Heron]

Solution was to cut some access areas that will be hinged, so that when the engine box is opened I then open the panels.

Cool idea, Terry. She's lookin good.
Dave

[pfbateman]

Terry,
As ususal an unusual amount of forethought, innovation, and attention to detail. Can't wait to see it next week.
Fred

[Islandtrader]

Just a cell phone video...but I just couldn't help it I had to start it up.



Just click the picture and it should take you to photo bucket and fire it up,...

[strick]

He He your getting there Terry....That boats gonna haul A$$. Nothing like firing up the boat and your self at the same time

strick

[floorboy]

SAHWHEAT!!!!!!!!!!!!

[76Red18]

Did I hear a little lope??

[Ryan]

Awesome to see you bringing that old girl back to life. and shes going to be quite a runner too! good work.

[McGillicuddy]

Wow! You're on fire.
Great idea with the hinging access on the motor sides. That's will be sweet.
Just flipped through your 400 fotos...
you been busy...