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Thanks guys. It's pretty fun, solid in fairly calm conditions, but it's really a fresh water boat and there isn't much of that around here. I bought it from a guy in Montana who said he had it under a tarp for a couple of decades.

Hi folks. I've decided that my spine won't allow me to go further with my restoration for this boat. Kind of ashamed at letting it go, but I hope to find someone who will give it the love that it deserves. The hull/steering/cabin is great but could use polishing. The seats are original...

Sorry to all. I thought that I attached this at the outset. Could have saved you some head-scratching...

Thanks Pappy. I saw something to that effect a while back. If these were made for higher ups, they sure used thin metal making them. Maybe hoping the boss would sink... The boat does have the mfr. plate riveted right in. I may have put a picture of that when I first asked you all about...

Both 18 ft. I'd love to put identical engines on and race them...

Oops, different horn. I like the Crestliner trumpet shaped one better.

Wow, this is odd. Thanks for the photo of the Crestliner Vin. It looks like the cabin is nearly identical to mine, just a few inches longer. Other than that, same rolled metal edges, same windshield, same handrails on top, same snaps for canvas, same sliding side windows, same horn on deck...

Wow, pretty major dink on the starboard corner of the transom. That may be a challenge.

Hey Marty, wish I had something constructive to offer but I'm new as well. Nice looking hull and congrats on the score for the engine! Can you configure it as an outboard somehow or do you have to put a big hole in the transom? Best of luck from soggy Santa Barbara.

Pappy, you were so right about the repaint on the black 35hp Super Seahorse. I finally found a couple of small spots that had been taped off prior to painting. Too bad about the authenticity, but it does look cool to me. And someone did a kickass prep and paint job back in the year...

And PoohBah, no class today? Call me when you don't have any class (george burns):-)

Apologies for not reading the entire thread, but if no one has mentioned it, West Marine has a two part epoxy called G-Flex that supposedly can handle a small amount of flexing without fracturing. I used it inside on all rivets below the waterline on my antique riveted tinny. So far very good...

The only overpower concern that I have is for the transom.

Wolves, you are so right. I've sailed the Santa Barbara Channel and the channel islands for about 45 years, and sailboats can handle that scenario. Motor boats do need to outrun the waves (and they are huge right now). But I wouldn't take a potato chip like this on the ocean except on pretty...

For me, it's about the time on the water. There are a lot of used boats out there, why buy a new one. Especially with metal boats, they're easy to find without getting burned if you have your eyes open. I really just want to know that I'll get home ok. I'm on the Cali coast, no fresh water...

I've always wondered if there were air bladders or something else that could substitute for foam. I like Giggle's idea of filling containers with expanding foam. Maybe just find the right type of container that could be fastened down.

Man LDUB, we're up to 6 inches today alone. I've never seen it like this and I moved here from Hi in '75. Plus, triple overhead swell from the storm that's causing it. I may have to get that tin boat out and supplied for evac:-)

Man, I wish that I had your attention to detail. Great catch on the rivet pattern! I just went out in the rain and pulled back the cover to check it out! --I could have just checked out my own photo, but, you know, senior citizens...

Thanks partner. It will take some time but I will try not to disappoint.

Thanks Pappy! That is exactly what I was looking for. The list takes my knowledge to it's limit, but I think I can handle it. Hoping to be able to find the seals/o-rings. The short shaft length works (pure luck). Really looking to check compression, but I have to pick up an engine hoist...