241 Getting Started...

[ChuckB]

After almost 14 years the 224 has found a new owner [:0][]. The best way to get over a beloved usable project is to dive into a new usable project.

When brought home...



After yesterdays wetsanding fun...



The blue boot-stripe came off easy, and this bottom paint is easier than the 224. I will do what I can easily access, but have no desire/intention to block and lie underneath this beast. Yesterday was done by hand (I hurt), but I will be getting disks and new air DA; the old one got tossed after 224. I was able to smooth out where name was, and will finish out sides following Dodge's steps; 3M Marine Compound and Finishing Material, 3M Finesse It, & Colinte Marine Wax.

I have a growing list of new add one coming soon;

SS pull-up cleats

New Garmin with Chirp Transducer

New VHF and antenna

New Fusion Head Unit with Kicker speakers

Once I get new LED lights and switch panel the wiring will begin.

I will likely be listing the Yamaha's very soon, selling as a complete package; motors, props, rigging, and steering.

[brando]

Awesome chuck! Nice to get to watch you do another project.

[mrdelgado]

Nice Chuck! Does this boat need any major work? recore or tanks?

Any plans for the bow rail?

Seems like its been years since you've worked on a boat. Those sanding arms must be sore [] (I'll joke now, before my kids are the same age as yours and I'll be in the same boat)...

[Sailor]

Nice Chuck. If you need a couple of stands I have some, as well as a slightly used blue tarp that's yours if you want it.

[ChuckB]

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Originally posted by mrdelgado


Nice Chuck! Does this boat need any major work? recore or tanks?

Any plans for the bow rail?

Seems like its been years since you've worked on a boat. Those sanding arms must be sore [] (I'll joke now, before my kids are the same age as yours and I'll be in the same boat)...

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I do not suspect anything major in immediate future. I will absolutely be removing the bow rail, and will find someone to repair those holes long with a few others (oil tank fills, placard rivets, etc...). The boat really seems to be very solid and I know the 26 year old tank will be an issue, but I would like to get rigged, used, and deck bloodied before anything major.

[ChuckB]

quote:

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Originally posted by mrdelgado


Nice Chuck! Does this boat need any major work? recore or tanks?

Any plans for the bow rail?

Seems like its been years since you've worked on a boat. Those sanding arms must be sore [] (I'll joke now, before my kids are the same age as yours and I'll be in the same boat)...

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I do not suspect anything major in immediate future. I will absolutely be removing the bow rail, and will find someone to repair those holes long with a few others (oil tank fills, placard rivets, etc...). The boat really seems to be very solid and I know the 26 year old tank will be an issue, but I would like to get rigged, used, and deck bloodied before anything major.

[rustyolddad]

Can't wait to watch the progress[8D]

[rustyolddad]

Can't wait to watch the progress[8D]

[Capt. Andy]

Cool chuck..! Considering a thru hull transducer with the new garmin?? I have the new garmin 93 sv ( love it) but loose bottom at any speed over 10 to 15 mph.. spoke to Garmin and that big-ass Puck transducer common problem especially with the bracketed boat mine positioned perfectly but a thru hull would solve it

[Capt. Andy]

Cool chuck..! Considering a thru hull transducer with the new garmin?? I have the new garmin 93 sv ( love it) but loose bottom at any speed over 10 to 15 mph.. spoke to Garmin and that big-ass Puck transducer common problem especially with the bracketed boat mine positioned perfectly but a thru hull would solve it

[umachme]

Get an electric DA unless you have a dual stage...I switched all my stuff over.

[Justin]

Looks good chuck -- what grit were you using to strip that paint and did you use easy-off first?

Keep it up [:I]

[Justin]

Looks good chuck -- what grit were you using to strip that paint and did you use easy-off first?

Keep it up [:I]

[ChuckB]

Andy - I did not think about transducer and bracket interference. Once I am up and running I plan on upgrading (larger) Garmin and maybe transducer too now. I do not remember model, but currently have transom mount Garmin Chirp.

Ryan - I am limited on space/storage, and after 224 transom/bottom I downgraded compressor. I discovered earlier this week that my compressor is not big enough to properly run air DA. I'll likely use electric on 400 grit, and higher grit 1000 & 2000 continue by hand; wet sanding and electricity doesn't seem like best option.

Justin - I did bust out the Easy-Off. I hit starboard side with a can, let sit while I cut grass, and then hit with powerwasher. It really broke up the blue boot stripe and it came right off. The bottom apparently has layers and I could see paint coming off, so I'll likely hit 1 more time before I sand bow area.

Immediate project is figure out how to replace this cross member with boat on trailer...



I replace front L beam to install keel bunks, but bunk brackets do not fit the I beam. I have all the parts, just have to figure out how with boat on trailer.





I need to be able to splash to sell running motors. I know if I want to sell these older motors I need to have on boat and let potential buyer run.

[ChuckB]

Andy - I did not think about transducer and bracket interference. Once I am up and running I plan on upgrading (larger) Garmin and maybe transducer too now. I do not remember model, but currently have transom mount Garmin Chirp.

Ryan - I am limited on space/storage, and after 224 transom/bottom I downgraded compressor. I discovered earlier this week that my compressor is not big enough to properly run air DA. I'll likely use electric on 400 grit, and higher grit 1000 & 2000 continue by hand; wet sanding and electricity doesn't seem like best option.

Justin - I did bust out the Easy-Off. I hit starboard side with a can, let sit while I cut grass, and then hit with powerwasher. It really broke up the blue boot stripe and it came right off. The bottom apparently has layers and I could see paint coming off, so I'll likely hit 1 more time before I sand bow area.

Immediate project is figure out how to replace this cross member with boat on trailer...



I replace front L beam to install keel bunks, but bunk brackets do not fit the I beam. I have all the parts, just have to figure out how with boat on trailer.





I need to be able to splash to sell running motors. I know if I want to sell these older motors I need to have on boat and let potential buyer run.