Grumman Restore

[Hunlock]

Hello

I did not see a spot for introductions, so I'll do a quick one before I get on to the boat pics....

I'm 28, and from Pa. I have been boating since I can remember. My family has owned everything from a 10' Jon, to a 22" Bayliner Cuddy.... I LOVE the water. I fish, swim, and scuba dive....


On to the "Grumman"... I had a 14' BlueFin with a 9.9 laying around, that did not get much use. I came across an ad for a 18' Grumman that needed a bit of work, for a trade.
From my inspection:

It had 6 loose rivits, that were leaking slightly.
The deck was really soft in spots.
The transom was shot.
Needed a few odds and ends, but otherwise in good shape for an '87.


So, I traded a "spare" 14' boat with 9.9, for an 18' Grumman with an 85 v4 SeaHorse....Both boats had trailers.

It seems that the owned had back surgery, and could not launch/load his boat....It was too heavy, plus needed work.

I don't mind the work!

The Johnson runs great!

I hope to get the deck off, and replace the transom this fall/winter.


What do you guys think?

Also, can you tell me what model this is?
Pics:

Tim

 

[Hunlock]

Re: Grumman Restore

Well, I "peened" the loose rivits, and threw in some 5200 for good measure....Took it on the lake, and it looks like I've cured that problem!

Looking at the transom, I may be able to get the rest of this season out of it, maybe not....lol One thing is for sure, I need to sort some of the acc wiring out, it's a mess!

The season is short here in Pa, so I hope to replace the deck soon...

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Grumman Restore

Nice rig. Welcome to iboats!

Should be an easy fix for the deck....just start looking at all of the aluminum starcraft threads and they should guide you fine

 

[APPALOOSA2]

Re: Grumman Restore

Welcome to I boats.
Nice find, looks like its in pretty good shape. Those Johnson 85 were a good engine.