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This is the todo list from 2025 to get ready for the “really big show”. Note: each of these topics has a separate blog post. DONE - Repair / fiberglass below the waterline Restore / recover boat seats Install outboard, replace electrical, etc. To make boat operational Sandblast / repaint original boat trailer. Windshield - this may have to wait until the 2027 show :-(

This is what we are starting with. Luckily not much rot, some plywood seam separation & large sections of missing fiberglass. There are different types of repairs. We are set up with enough marine plywood to re-cover but that is not necessary. Half of the lower hull has been stripped of fiberglass, we’ll: fair recover with 2 layers of 6oz fiberglass mat saturate with epoxy resin peel-ply Final fairing Paint The other half will get seams patched with epoxy “glue” then covered

We start by flipping the boat to improve access. A quick inspection reveals some minor rot, a couple of dings to patch and a lot of missing fiberglass. Building a double gantry to Lift boat onto trailer for less stress on us. Checked a number of DIY implementations - basic design was single gantry, big feet & centered chain fall on oversized beam. I was looking for a design with four lift points rather than one. Finally, made my own design. Key points were retractable casters

Conducted initial assessment of Evinrude Lark. The good news is that there is compression (only 30-50 lbs) - the bad news probably going to need work on ignition & carburetor. Status unknown for fuel pump, starter & transmission. After some discussion with Gregorie, the mobile mechanic, we arrived at the following options: Traditional restoration of actual motor - acquire parts, as needed, DIY Traditional restoration of actual motor - job out entire project Give up on this mo

Phase One was to provide a respectable entry to the 2025 Georgetown Wooden Boat Show. The objectives for Boat Show Phase Two: STEERING Luckily only the steering cable needs to be replaced. Before photo; FIBERGLASS LOWER HULL More on this under a separate blog entry OUTBOARD More on this under a separate blog entry ELECTRICAL Only stern / bow lights had been installed. Required updates Replace existing wiring & light switch Test / replace existing bulbs Add starting / house

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Here’s a step by step procedure to construct removable flooring panels 1) fabricate and install framing “sisters” to both support the flooring & add structure to existing frames, AKA thwarts. 2) fabricate and install fixed centerline board, AKA stringer, painted trim blue (changed to varnished mahogany) flush with flooring. 3) for each panel. Prep flooring boards with denatured alcohol. 4) line panel edges in boat with parchment paper to maintain portability. 5) build panel f