16' Richline restore

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Moondog

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O.K. here's my recent project. New restore for our new family fishing boat. We had a 1954 Blue star 14' that I restored. I owned it for 8 years, and countless fishing trips. We caught a crap load of fish, and had a lot of good times in that boat. I sold it, (regretfully) bought and sold another fishing boat, (Lowe Roughneck, expensive, and over hyped). I have heard my wife on timeless occasion refer to "the old fishing boat", (blue star), and ask why we sold it, and why we don't get something else like it. I can not say that I have agreed with my wife more on any topic. :) So, here is my solution. A 1974 16' Richline. I'm not sure, but, I think it is a big 16. Hopefully you guys like the restore, and I am looking forward to any criticism, and or comments.
 
Here are the Pics. Hope U guys, and gals like it. It's at the media blaster as we speak. Should have it back this week. Hope to have it done before spring fishing. Crappie and white bass.
 

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Pictures are backwards. I was making fun of the cammo job. =D> Hope to paint it OD Green and Battleship grey. I will post more pics when it returns from being sandblasted.
 
Just curious, If anyone is out there reading this post, The starboard side of the transom sets lower than the port side. Even on the aluminum. Is this normal for this hull, or is this a modification?
 
I am just getting started on a 1969 Rich Line Model 15. I will be following your restoration with much interest.
Mike
 
Awesome Mike. I will try to be as thorough as possible on the posts. This will be a family fishing boat, so I expect it to get banged up and dirty. With that being said, I am not going to do some sort of immaculate restore on it. Just want to make it clean and comfortable for my wife and daughter, maybe a dog or two. :D

Any suggestions on the transom from anyone? For some reason the Starboard side is obviously lower than the port side. I have it back from the sandblaster looks good. I have it at a friends shop doing some trailer mods. I will post pics of my question soon. Pretty much, the starboard side is somewhere around 3/4" lower than the Port side on the transom. Is this twist? Manufacturing flaw? Modification flaw? Or just the way the hull is supposed to be from the manufacturer?
 
:) Do you still have the plate on the transom that provides the maximum hp and gross load rating for this boat? I have the same boat, but mine is a 1969 and I raised the transom to accommodate a long shaft motor. I didn't notice that there was a difference in height from the port and starboard side of the transom before working on it. Could you provide a picture of the plate on the transom if you still have it, thanks.
[url=https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=342118#p342118 said:
Moondog » 18 Feb 2014, 01:44[/url]"]O.K. here's my recent project. New restore for our new family fishing boat. We had a 1954 Blue star 14' that I restored. I owned it for 8 years, and countless fishing trips. We caught a crap load of fish, and had a lot of good times in that boat. I sold it, (regretfully) bought and sold another fishing boat, (Lowe Roughneck, expensive, and over hyped). I have heard my wife on timeless occasion refer to "the old fishing boat", (blue star), and ask why we sold it, and why we don't get something else like it. I can not say that I have agreed with my wife more on any topic. :) So, here is my solution. A 1974 16' Richline. I'm not sure, but, I think it is a big 16. Hopefully you guys like the restore, and I am looking forward to any criticism, and or comments.
 
Elevator, the only descriptive numbers on this hull are on a small aluminum tag that was screwed to the starboard inside transom. No recommendations of maximum hp, or load rating.

The tag reads as follows:

660345 C 16
 
Here are the pics back from media blast. Looks pretty good. I have to paint a test patch to see if it covers up the profile left from sandblast. I included 2 pics of the port and starboard sides of the transom port side is taller than starboard. Just wanted to know if anyone has seen this on there boat? It appears to be factory. Just seems odd. Any ideas?
 

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Well, after numerous request, I'm going to assume no one reading this post has any idea as to what the reason is for the differences in height on the transom. I will just use all the old gear as a template and put it back together as I found it. With new wood of course. Still have a lot of prep to do before painting. I am going to paint the whole thing using Duralux Aluminum Boat Paint. After fixing any leaking rivets of course. Hopefully, If I want to change the topside color later, this brand is easy to paint over. Sounds like it provides a good base coat.
 
I would not worry about the aluminum transom being uneven. My Rich Line has some difference, though not that much. Just make the new wood even and don't look back.
I have been at the mercy of the weather here. I have all of the new wood ready for my boat and it looks like next week will be warm and dry enough to install everything.
Mike
 
Nice work! Recently got an older Richline (1958 16') and the transom is even on it. Same tag, just a serial # and "16" as model.
 
Thanks guys! I'll just roll with it. Just waiting for some warmer weather here, so I can paint the trailer and start checking for leaks on the hull. I guess the only person who will notice the transom difference is the unlucky Son of a B*%ch who takes it apart 50 years from now. Or, It will end up at the scrap yard, and eventually be made into someones beer cans. :)
 
Really looking good , I'm looking into getting restore project blasted now but not sure where to get it done. I may purchase a gravity feed tank and attempt it myself . Looking forward to watching yours come together.
 
Finally pulled the boat off so I can start getting the trailer up to par. Fresh paint, fresh bunks, a trailer jack on the tongue, and some brand new led lights.

Sorry the pic isn't very good. I will try to get a better one uploaded.
 

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