Yes, 25 thousandths. It dos'nt take much to show, I just wanted to be sure. Hull, window frames & glass, hardware & trim ok. Any fabric is shot.120 & outdrive not sure, wood I expect to change. I'm stuck on an 18 ft SS I/O and expect to do a complete strip down and rebuild. I'm not concerned about the drive train. This model hull is scarce as hens teeth around here but older glass stern drives are fairly common and cheap. While I've got you guys whats the chances of using a 140, straight 6 or V6 in this hull. Reasonable swap and safe to use? Nothing agianst the 120 but I'd like to know my options before I lay down the cash.
When I saw the low spots the feeler gauge - straight edge was the only quick easy way I could think of to post a accurate question. What I can see outside and limited inside the hull would say none of the above.except someone has applied and painted over a bead of sealer outside where the transom meets the hull. I wonder if it covers corrosion, that could be a risk. I have some experiance and equipment for alum, I restore old Airstream trailers. Bucking rivets and sealing seams is Airstream 101. Year is '76, model is SS I presume, its an open bow. Last night I looked a what I thought would be a parts donor. Mid '80s S C 19ft glass. 140 mercruiser, winterized, fogged, looks and runs fine on muffs. New seats, stainless prop 2 small nicks, new battery, bilge pump, vent motor, ect. Fine trailer. Needs paint and remaining interior replaced. Guy wants it gone for about the price of a new stainless prop. Its a big heavy boat for me. Seems a shame to strip and scrap it. Maybe it has some rot to ease my conscience.
