Got a little more done in the past few days. Got the foam boxes out and all the foam removed...man, can't hardly believe how much of that stuff there is...Amazing. Definitely lost some poundage there. Also got the deck flipped over and assessing what needs to be done there..Yep...more rotten wood in...

SWEET Find !!! :up: Now to keep your eyes open for a project motor. :D You know whats better than a Hydrostream ?????????? TWO or more of them !!!! :boating: :boating: ++++ ? Yea...I know, one for you, and the other for your son one day!!! What do you mean by " the plan is to go with no core&qu...

True, as I don't want to add a possible sponge back in. It was dry up top, but wet towards the bottom rear...go figure.. :roll: I am using a "No Wood" rebuild. And eliminating these boxes will remove some unneeded weight. Thinking about a Harbor Freight 10 x 20 canopy to move this project ...

resized 5.jpg OH Wow...tough crowd... :o Separating the deck was a PIA. But, when I reset it back in place I believe at this time I'll attach it with epoxy and csm. No rivets, because they were there to hold the stock rail in place while it was being crimped. I also did a moisture check on the foam...

I have a 79 V-King that is getting a complete restore. Floor-Core-Transom, lightened up and going to “blue Print” the hull. And complete paint or gel coat..Not sure on that part yet. I needed to separate the deck from the hull for easy access for me to be able to do all the glass work, and I am goin...

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James

Looking really good!! :up: Are those bezels angled? Hmmm... If your looking for a new home for those red bezels, and the red steering extension.. I know a guy that knows a guy who might be interested .... :D Your gettin so close...won't be long now...wish I lived closer, I'd come help you rig it up ...

Very Nice indeed !!
Wont be long before your

with envy....

James

Yes, the actual hull is thin, but if your careful with a grinder you should be able to get it flat and smooth (smooth with a #36 grit finish ) without further hull breach. I don't mean by any means to come off as an expert, I'm not. Please don't read that into this. I have restored more than a few b...

Actually my V-King windshield has 2 tiny cracks near the bottom, one on each side. I drilled a small 1/16 inch hole in the tip of the crack to stop it from growing. Small enough I don't care to worry about the $500 replacement. :shock: I have seen pictures of several boats where guys have taken thei...