1987 Mako 171 Angler - Splashed

[ruli00]

HI EVERYONE!

I've been lurking here for a few weeks and just signed up for an account.

I recently acquired this hunk of fiberglass to restore and boy do I have my work cut out.

Plans as of now are new wiring, lights, gauges, new fuel tank, glass over over all holes on center console, paint and repower with a 115 yammy 4 stroke. Of course I know I'll run in to other things to fix too. Transom seems solid, drilled some test holes and all seems to be good. Foam under the gas coffin was wet and I found some rot in a 3 foot section of stringer under the gas tank. Should I try to fix this while I have it apart?

Anyway here are some pics









This worked very well by the way





This is the stringer section I'm talking about



-ruli00

[m231user]

Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the Owners Club!!

You're already in there so I would say fix the stringer.

Whats wrong with the etec to make you want a 4 stroke?

Did you apply the tape over the holes in the coffin? Or has someone else already pulled the tank? Or is the tape a factory detail?

Good luck with the restore and great first post. Nice Boat!!

[ruli00]

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Originally posted by m231user


Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the Owners Club!!

You're already in there so I would say fix the stringer.

Whats wrong with the etec to make you want a 4 stroke?

Did you apply the tape over the holes in the coffin? Or has someone else already pulled the tank? Or is the tape a factory detail?

Good luck with the restore and great first post. Nice Boat!!

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Thanks

Nothing wrong with the motor but the shaft is 25" and it calls for 20". The jack plate is kept all the up right now.

I put the tape over it temporarily as it was about to rain. I'll glass over the holes when I put everything back together.

[ruli00]

Haven't done much labor. Been doing a lot of planning. I want to get this boat perfect.

Removing the bottom paint with 80 grit paper on a dual action.

Holes are being patched on console.

Fuel hatch is prepped for re-core just need to glass the wood in.

Motor comes off this weekend then boat will be flipped to continue paint removal

This is my first time doing a lot of these things. If you see me f-ing something up please yell at me.

I've learned so much by looking at pictures of everyone's restores on here

[Matt1340]

just curious, how are you glassing in the holes in the center console?

[ruli00]

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Originally posted by Matt1340


just curious, how are you glassing in the holes in the center console?

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I used West epoxy to lay up a couple layers of glass on the inside, let it cure, built up the void with a couple layers from the outside. Then mixed epoxy with the 407 fairing compound, apply, let cure, sand till smooth and level.

[ruli00]

Motor is gone

Getting that baitwell off was a real pain, ended up taking about half the day. Never have I seen so much 5200.

Best news is that the transom is soild as a rock. motor mount holes look great.

I've got alot of fairing and sanding to do on the transom.

[ruli00]

Got the stringer section cut out, wasn't as bad as I thought. Waiting on the 1708 to arrive.

I'm having trouble picking the shade of white to paint. I'm painting the outside hull Awlgrip Marlin Blue. I like the look of pure white on newer boats but I want to make sure it contrasts well with my blue. I'm thinking Snow, Cloud, or Off White Revisited. Any recommendations?

Thanks

[DAY_TRIP]

Looks good! I have done a couple 17s. Great boats. My recent one is posted here. I always use matahorn white. No specific reason. I used whisper grey on the deck to knock down the glare but even that light grey is HOT. I would roll that puppy over to do the bottom. You will kill yourself otherwise. You might want to use a grinder with 50 to get that bottom off. Just go easy but it will come off a lot better. Happy to answer what ever I can.

Good luck!

[ruli00]

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Originally posted by DAY_TRIP


Looks good! I have done a couple 17s. Great boats. My recent one is posted here. I always use matahorn white. No specific reason. I used whisper grey on the deck to knock down the glare but even that light grey is HOT. I would roll that puppy over to do the bottom. You will kill yourself otherwise. You might want to use a grinder with 50 to get that bottom off. Just go easy but it will come off a lot better. Happy to answer what ever I can.

Good luck!

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Day trip,

Do you think matterhorn will contrast well with marlin blue?

I'm thinking I'm going to wait for this to come out.http://www.yamaha-motor.com.au/hotne...four-stroke-ou

Same weight as the 115

[Matt1340]

Just curious, are you putting in a new floor?

If so are you removing the hatches in the back. I have the same angler style as you and im looking to remove the hatches and extend the floor back when I redo my floor, would love to see how you do it if you do.

[ruli00]

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Originally posted by Matt1340


Just curious, are you putting in a new floor?

If so are you removing the hatches in the back. I have the same angler style as you and im looking to remove the hatches and extend the floor back when I redo my floor, would love to see how you do it if you do.

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I don't plan on it. I love the hatches in the back. Im going to plumb all 3 as live wells

[Matt1340]

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Originally posted by ruli00

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Originally posted by Matt1340


Just curious, are you putting in a new floor?

If so are you removing the hatches in the back. I have the same angler style as you and im looking to remove the hatches and extend the floor back when I redo my floor, would love to see how you do it if you do.

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I don't plan on it. I love the hatches in the back. Im going to plumb all 3 as live wells

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Ok, I used the middle one as a live well for a while until I bought a portable 30 gallon round live well. I plan on putting that under my leaning post when all said and done, for now I have it up front.

[willworkforfish]

Looks good so far! Glad the transom is solid, one less project.

Are you planning on putting those transom bait wells back on? If not, I have been looking for some for my 17 project and would be happy to discuss terms to take them off of your hands []

Keep up the good work!

-Jay

[ruli00]

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Originally posted by willworkforfish


Looks good so far! Glad the transom is solid, one less project.

Are you planning on putting those transom bait wells back on? If not, I have been looking for some for my 17 project and would be happy to discuss terms to take them off of your hands []

Keep up the good work!

-Jay

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I won't be reusing the Wells but the boat only came with one side and it was destroyed in the removal process. I do have both lids still.