Hey all! I'm in the process of sourcing a new to me out drive for my Gibson 36 houseboat equipped with a single 302 V8 188HP motor, MCM-A Transmission, and the TR/TRS drive (The big drive... 3 foot tall one)
My question is, is that the prop on my boat appears to spin counter clockwise for...
Boat is a 1970 Gibson 36' with a Mercruiser 225HP 302 installed. Clearly the out drive is toasted thanks to electrolysis that got it so bad there are holes and pieces missing. I need help identifying exactly what the out drive is so I can find a replacement. Thanks all in advance!
So I'm looking at purchasing an older Gibson however 'Gibson' isn't listed in the NADA site. I'm wondering if this is related to the company changing hands and moving from TN to SD a few years back. In any case, is Gibson listed under something else on the NADA site?
Question for all the Bass Boat restoration folks. Where are you getting the perko latches in bulk that'll all use the same key? I would like to replace the latches in my Tracker however I can't seem to find a bulk pack of latches that lock and I'd really like them to all match. I don't want...
So, this boat has obviously been used and enjoyed over the years but it has taken it's toll on the keel. I'd like to find out what's going to be the best approach to fix the keel, whether it be using one of those keel guards, or a more intense method. There doesn't appear to be any major holes...
Had a bit of time so I decided to spend a few minutes on the boat. Started in on the transom hoping to get it freed up a bit. The chainsaw made quick work of it! :D
This is the port side stringer nearest the keel of the boat. Missing a good sized piece of material there...
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Been out of town and had temps below zero here so I haven't been able to make any progress on the boat. I was able to sneak in a few minutes in the garage today. I got the gas tank free and attempted to remove it however the tank wasn't having it. It looks as though it's just a...
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I had a thought that I wanted to run past you folks. Removing the two seats in the lower deck was quite simple since they weren't even screwed down. Underneath them however is nothing... just painted fiberglass. I can't really feel anything under them or see anything since the wood...
So after deciding to part the red hull I got to work. Took a couple reference photos before removing the rub rail rope, the rail removing dozens and dozens of screws and then removing the screws holding the hull and cap together.
Don't know what exactly I'll do with the rub rail come...
I picked up my latest winter project, a 1987 Astroglass166V to restore... should be an adventure!
Here's the link to the first video in the series:
https://youtu.be/1bKq0pomDXI
This thing overall is in pretty good shape with a good trailer under it. No motor included in the sale, but I have a...
