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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1994 Spectrum 16 Sport Rebuild? - Bouncing ideas around
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<blockquote data-quote="thill" data-source="post: 503101" data-attributes="member: 4972"><p>Before I mounted the engine, I decided to put a small platform in the back of the boat instead of jump seats. Cut the pieces and test fit them:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]116415[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>After installing the outboard and swapping out pickup tube and fuel level sending unit, I circled back to the platform. I treated the wood in preservative yesterday and made the final fit today and screwed it down. Then I made a front support "beam" with a rabbeted top and routed edges for strength, and it finishes it off nicely and makes it super solid. </p><p></p><p>After that, it was time to tackle the electrical system. I have no idea why they make these boats systems such a bird's nest, but it wasn't too hard to figure out. Just follow the colors. </p><p></p><p>I got the bilge pump, livewell pump, nav and anchor lights and stereo wiring figured out, on switches and working. Everything with self-sealing shrink-fittings. There was a lot of cutting out corroded connectors and replacing them with new, but I got it all done. The electrical system is 100% until I add a new stereo, deck lighting, and rub-rail LED running lights.</p><p></p><p>Rain was coming, so I covered the boat. I'll have to take pics after I clean up my mess.</p><p></p><p>It's finally, time to water-test this boat. I need to put the new numbers and stickers on the bow, which is a pretty exciting. She is getting there! I always like to do that before finishing the decks, in case I need to access something issue below. As long as there are no leaks, I should be able to spray the gunnels white and lay some carpet. After that, I can start using the boat. Then, I will tackle the little odds and ends.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="thill, post: 503101, member: 4972"] Before I mounted the engine, I decided to put a small platform in the back of the boat instead of jump seats. Cut the pieces and test fit them: [ATTACH type="full" alt="Resized_20230822_221332.jpeg"]116415[/ATTACH] After installing the outboard and swapping out pickup tube and fuel level sending unit, I circled back to the platform. I treated the wood in preservative yesterday and made the final fit today and screwed it down. Then I made a front support "beam" with a rabbeted top and routed edges for strength, and it finishes it off nicely and makes it super solid. After that, it was time to tackle the electrical system. I have no idea why they make these boats systems such a bird's nest, but it wasn't too hard to figure out. Just follow the colors. I got the bilge pump, livewell pump, nav and anchor lights and stereo wiring figured out, on switches and working. Everything with self-sealing shrink-fittings. There was a lot of cutting out corroded connectors and replacing them with new, but I got it all done. The electrical system is 100% until I add a new stereo, deck lighting, and rub-rail LED running lights. Rain was coming, so I covered the boat. I'll have to take pics after I clean up my mess. It's finally, time to water-test this boat. I need to put the new numbers and stickers on the bow, which is a pretty exciting. She is getting there! I always like to do that before finishing the decks, in case I need to access something issue below. As long as there are no leaks, I should be able to spray the gunnels white and lay some carpet. After that, I can start using the boat. Then, I will tackle the little odds and ends. [/QUOTE]
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