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I have been busy collecting parts since last year. I brought her home in March and have been steady taking her apart since. I hope to have her operational before summers end.

Basic highlights of project include new interior and paint. Delete of rail in tunnel entrance and transom. New SS rail on side. New Capilano 1275V helm and steering hoses. Relocate batteries, install new 14 pin harnesses and every other wire in boat. Powered by 300R's which I just got notified are being shipped.

Nothing loud or fancy, just Pure and Simple

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I am Grateful to have purchased from a friend and be welcomed into the Skater brotherhood by its original owner at Fun Run. When recently asked about picking up the boat I responded, "Epic, great time with Skater Outboard purists, could see the boats from our room, nice run in Gulf, pic of boat on event shirt and Helo pix to boot." Made it home with out issue. Ran her at home lake once before selling off engines.

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Progress is slow and steady. You must know the success is in the prep. I am just beginning to move in a positive direction. Spent a number of hours yesterday working on helm spacing. Changing from hynautic to capilano is not quick and easy. Shaft length and cut out in dash are different. Also there were 1 1/2 " spacers behind dash. The capilano has an adjustment knob that adds to the compexity of locating the wheel where it was previously.
I have shared a couple pix of the early steps n the process of rail delete. Remove rivots and silicone. Slow and steady. All rail and deck hardware is now off. Wrap is off. I'll be back out after breakfast.

I'll share more pix when there is something worthy of sharing. Battery relocation provisions come up next after helm gets worked thru.
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Also been measuring for engine center and bracket change. Knee inside play a significant rule in placement. you can see part of the tape and markings.

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Side panel opening get changed. Back seat mounting got changed. Speaker holes in panels going away.

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Appearance Products started working on my upholstery today.

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I'm going to need to see a Liner in that Garbage Can....

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Bulkhead fabricated and installed. Bilge painted ready for rigging.

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After countless hours she's made it to paint shop.

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Trailer gets new running gear and bunks in coming weeks.
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I've been a painter helper for my buddy painting my boat. Its a tedious process prepping for paint. I always knew it was time consuming but, I didn't know what I didn't know. Its much more time consuming then I ever could have imagined. I have surrendered to my buddy David and his process. I am grateful he has offered and is painting my boat. My arms are putty and my entire body sore from the seemingly unending sanding.

I hope to soon begin to share progress pix that actually show progress. The job is in the prep. I've been working for 6 months prepping. I will be so happy when the spraying begins!

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Spray work has begun.

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Sweet.

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Paint work nearly complete. Final coats of clear go on today on the day of thanks.

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Dang that "Skater" is subtle. Won't even see it if the sun's not shining......

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Still need to wet sand and buff yet.

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looking good

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Countless hours went into the rail delete on tunnel entrance and transom.

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Progress

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Wow, looking really good.

That Skater is dang near invisible. Can't wait to see it up close and in the sun!

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None of the words like "beautiful" or "gorgeous" are strong enough.

There must be a German word, when translated means "way beyond all existing standards for beauty."
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My Buddy has gone beyond the call in his work and in participating in my fire drill of this project. The stripe and lettering are his ideas. He's telling me it will shine like glass once he finishes color sanding and buffing. I am real happy with how it came out. And beyond Grateful that he painted her for me. Hey Paul. Skater is a ghost image in blue pearl.

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VERY nice
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Progress. Brought home rub rail. Boat still needs paint color sanded, buffed and time to cure before mounting hardware.

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First pic taken May '94. Second taken Wednesday Dec '22.

Skater 28 number 38 28 years and 3rd pair of engines later.

Many thanks to Mike, Tony, Ross and of course Pete at Skater, The crew at Appearance Products and special thanks to Paul for his assistance and hospitality. I cannot measure my gratitude.

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May 1994 - Peter and Sam

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December 2022 - Jim and Peter

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Boat is back at paint to complete finish buff and polish.

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Assembly has begun.
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Brought her home Friday evening.
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Blue panels have been polished. Color seems to match nicely.
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Lots of fit work. Ready to seal and mount all deck hardware and dash panels. Steering cylinders did not fit right. Measured for new hoses. New hoses shipped with new Latham cylinders. Ordered hopefully final batch of hardware this am.
Progress seems slower then I'd like but, steady.

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Another step closer :)

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Cockpit floor 2nd coat. One more today and paint work is complete. Steering parts arrived. I can install and finally measure #6 hoses to cylinders exactly as I like.
Gaining momentum.

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[Ratickle]

Nice!

Good to see you weren't one of those who lost power...

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Installed cylinders and helm #8 hoses to Tees. Used old hoses to measure for new #6 hoses. Deck hardware on.

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If You saw the state of My Garage....You'd beat Me to death....:biggrinjester:

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I miss the first half and most of 3rd quarter making progress.

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looking really good!

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#6 Hoses shipped today. Mounted trim pumps and drilled for battery switches. Fuel filter kit was missing a snap bracket. Have one coming. Hope it is the correct one. Mercury and part number changes can make you crazy. Any way making steady progress.
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Getting close now. I know throttle pieces need painting; another day.

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The stainless rubrail looks good with the pointed ends instead of wrap around.

Who's crawling in the boat, and who's gonna be outside to put every bolt in???

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My friend Jay and his son Holt have been helping with rail install. Its on with tap screws now. Tuesday evening it gets thru bolted. Holt will be inside. He is eager to help. Thankfully.

Pressing to finish this coming week. I've added fuel and primed, batteries are in, everything is mounted except trim tab. A little wiring to be completed, bleed systems.

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Damn that thing is clean!

Can't wait to see it in person in a couple weeks.

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Fueled her Monday ready to ramp test.
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Ran her Tuesday for 2 hours without issue.
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After spending an entire year restoring her, I will now tow her to Florida and soak her in salt water for 3 days.

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Skip the Rat's house..He ain't got a Dock.....(That's the only thing keeping Me from buying a 42' Prowler):leaving:

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Well she got a proper shake down. Had a blast.
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Thanks to Shoot 2 Thrill for my new avatar!

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Here are a number of before and after. Took a year to make her my own.

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Thanks to Pete B for new air pic

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Sharing the Joy with my buddy Ty this past summer.