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  1. JDA1975

    1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration...In Progress

    Re: 1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration....Need some advice Re: 1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration....Need some advice Finished removing foam and deck on one side, leaving stringers until I'm ready to cut new ones so I dont have to worry about breaking them up (hoping I...
  2. JDA1975

    1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration...In Progress

    Re: 1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration....Need some advice Re: 1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration....Need some advice So even sick, I couldn't stay away...Mostly clean-up work but I have a serious question to ask. It appears that the outer stringers and foam are in great...
  3. JDA1975

    1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration...In Progress

    Re: 1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration....Need some advice Re: 1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration....Need some advice by request here are a couple more pics of bottom side of cap. Got wiring bundled up and tied to steering wheel so they didn't drag when we moved it so...
  4. JDA1975

    1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration...In Progress

    Re: 1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration....Need some advice Re: 1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration....Need some advice Will take some pics of cap later today or tomorrow, wore myself out getting this transom out...what do you guys think can I use the old transom as a...
  5. JDA1975

    Have you ever heard of this? Michigan law?

    Re: Have you ever heard of this? Michigan law? Insurance only covers the vehicle Insured not what is In tow, or even optional equipment. I pay extra to cover my wheelchair and lift while it is in my truck, because Between the lift (3000 bucks) and the wheelchair (2000 bucks), Id be really...
  6. JDA1975

    1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration...In Progress

    Re: 1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration....Hull question Re: 1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration....Hull question Couple more pictures of cap, am going to add legs on the 2 sides of the wood that holds it still, that just got us off the ground.
  7. JDA1975

    1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration...In Progress

    Re: 1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration....Hull question Re: 1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration....Hull question Had some friends and neighbors show up today to help remove the cap, Good news is the stern section appears to be in very good shape, I believe my friends dad...
  8. JDA1975

    1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration...In Progress

    Re: 1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration....Hull question Re: 1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration....Hull question Not much to do today, still waiting for some friends to come help me carry the cap out. Did finally receive my repair manual for outboard, so got my lower unit...
  9. JDA1975

    1982 V4 90HP Shift Linkage Rod...tearing my hair out

    Re: 1982 V4 90HP Shift Linkage Rod...tearing my hair out The bane of my existence has been defeated, took a 3/8" socket, was playing with a 1/4 and swore i had it on there but nothing then had a epiphany and viola, sometimes the hardest things are the simplest...go figure
  10. JDA1975

    1982 V4 90HP Shift Linkage Rod...tearing my hair out

    I have read numerous posts on the subject here, but seems like none of them fit my engines style of releasing. I followed my manual and removed the clip, but for some odd reason, It doesnt really explain the next step. It looks like my rod comes up and connects to the linkage with a sharp...
  11. JDA1975

    1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration...In Progress

    Re: 1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration....Hull question Re: 1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration....Hull question Few more photos
  12. JDA1975

    1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration...In Progress

    Re: 1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration....Hull question Re: 1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration....Hull question Got a lot done today, Built a motor stand using the design on site (forget whose post but credit goes to him). Motor mounted on stand and moved out of the way...
  13. JDA1975

    1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration...In Progress

    Re: 1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration....Hull question Re: 1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration....Hull question Soooo went to finish removing the cap and found a little snag..the transom is glued to the cap with something ...It is hard as hell and I am not sure what it is...
  14. JDA1975

    1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration...In Progress

    Re: 1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration....Hull question Re: 1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration....Hull question OK motor pulled, Ended up doubling the eyes and placing a chain between them to distribute weight more evenly, The 10" eye bolts got through 2X6 rafter crossed...
  15. JDA1975

    1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration...In Progress

    Re: 1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration....Hull question Re: 1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration....Hull question Is there an easy way to pull an outboard off without any help? I am ready to remove my cap but finding people willing to help has been an issue, just recently...
  16. JDA1975

    1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration...In Progress

    Re: 1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration....Hull question Re: 1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration....Hull question wes shopping for supplies to redo stringers/deck with to get some prices and had an Idea I wanted to ask about, how you all feel about using Composite materials...
  17. JDA1975

    1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman Restoration...In Progress

    First time poster, First boat restoration Recently acquired this 1982 Skeeter, which I intend to restore, Story behind it, was a friend's dad's boat, single owner. Been sitting 9 years. Friend decided to do restoration, but found funding it was out of his reach. Motor runs, 1982 Johnson 90HP...
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