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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Sub flooring beneath bow casting deck cut and fit into place. Gotta seal and paint the wood and will install once foam is under/around the spaces and the frame is in.
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Got my transom cap fabricated, happy with how it went for looks. Started a corner cap design that I may refine up to look a bit neater and tie everything together. Began roughing in the wooden storage subfloor pieces and happy with their fit considering it will all be painted and wrapped in...
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Unfortunately this is the only picture I have at the moment of the tank between the stringers, I’ve read to not let the weight rest on the ribs in the bottom of my hull so that’s why I thought I should be welding brackets to suspend it between my stringers. My biggest thing is having a way to...
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    New Controls Swap

    Thank you, I haven’t had time to go look at the wiring harness plug but I figure that was the most important factor and the shift/throttle cables obviously aren’t as specific besides them needed to be compatible with the control box.
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Not sure if anyone follows this thread but I’ve been looking for some answers in mounting the 15 gallon aluminum fuel tank that came with the hull. I don’t have any pictures of it but originally it was between the stringers and held down with some metal strapping that was riveted to the...
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    New Controls Swap

    It unfortunately wasn't my idea, PO did it to get the controls split and disconnected. I didn't know if any 8 pin harness remote controls would work as long as the harness was compatible and the cable movement directions were correct.
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Finally got some power for the hull, found this 93' Merc 75hp for sale by the original owner who had it gone over by the outboard mechanic at the shop he worked at. As far as i'm aware it needs a new voltage regulator but an even 130# on all 3 cylinders and runs like a top. Was impressed by how...
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    New Controls Swap

    I've got a new to me 1993 75 hp merc that came with some controls mounted on a center console whaler. The old shift/throttle cables were cut when removed from the whaler to avoid ripping up the floor lol. I have read through the manual and see that Mercury listed the Quicksilver Commander 2000...
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Back onto the trailer, time to finish fabricating the top and corner transom caps and fit them up before painting the transom and then finally the interior.
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Well I finally finished painting, was a struggle finding the right times between window replacement in my house and fighting the humidity and heat we’ve had, power went out from a nearby storm as I had the paint opened about to mix and then wouldn’t have any air. Got my Honolulu blue sprayed on...
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    After 2 coats of epoxy primer I used some scotch brite and scuffed the surface and then laid down a nice even coat of reduced primer as my sealer coat. Went on very nicely and was happy with the results. Heading into town tomorrow to get the compatible urethane reducer for my topcoat and...
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    got my primer sprayed, was difficult at first dialing in the gun to the right settings for my epoxy primer but once I found the sweet spot it was a breeze. Went on super nicely with great coverage, 1 thin coat and a second medium coat and by the time I cleaned my tools it was looking nice...
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Finally back at it, brought the boat down to the shop today and got it hooked up with the A frame and forklift, lifted it off the trailer and got that out of the way, then slowly raised the one chain fall while lowering the other to get it rotated 90°. Had to really guide it past halfway but...
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    These old houses sure didn’t follow a code when it came to electrical lol, I thought the long days of setting rivets and welding new aluminum pieces and whatnot were bad but going in an attic for hours to identify wires and sanding drywall tops that, hands down. Last bit of trim going up now...
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    Rub rail insert

    What?
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    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Bought my first home, been learning how to mud and tape and crawling in an attic and crawl space to relocate some outlets and switches. Will continue the boat build once I see the damage of my mortgage payments and have some free time. Cheers!
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    Rub rail insert

    have looked on their websites but struggling to find an exact match, i know to order slightly larger than slightly smaller so it can fit snug but it doesnt appear to sell an exact copy
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    Prime and Paint Aluminum Boat

    The vinyl stripe is something i didnt think about but in terms of hiding the painters tape lines it might be the way to go! I'll look into that, I'm trying to figure out my rub rail insert replacement issue right now before i go ahead and start sanding and prepping for paint.
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    Rub rail insert

    I need to replace the rub rail inserts on my boat cause I’m missing the back couple feet and some spots have some cracks. I’m struggling to find the same profile for mine. Realistically it would be easiest to replace the whole rub rail and insert with a newer design but the cost is tough to...
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    Prime and Paint Aluminum Boat

    With silver potentially being tougher to paint I’m going to get more of a glossy grey. The blue will be on the sides and the grey on the bottom. I have a photo showing the paint scheme I’m thinking of. Ignore the black stripe between the two colours as I don’t think I’ll do it.
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