OK, I'll start the first thread here....

Projects this winter :

Boat is a 1973 25' Chris Craft Catalina. 5.7 GM Inboard

- New Manifolds and Risers
- Pull heads and valve job
- Rebuild cabin interior
- Wire in a Blue Sea battery combiner / selector switch

As soon as it's not 18 friggin degrees out I'll get started.

Thanks for starting the thread Bill. My project [for this winter] was [unfortunately] triggered by the heavy snow a few weeks ago. I went to drop something off at Mom's and noticed that the snow had torn the crap out of the canvas cover on the boat. It split right up the middle, from the center console rail right up to the bow rail. Cost me $100 to have it sewn back up. I guess that's better than paying Mills around $800-900 for a replacement one! I guess I can't complain though because it came with the boat when I purchased it and I think it's the original from 1995-96.

This cold snap reminds me of when my Dad used to work as a Diesel Mechanic at Roadway Express (Thorofare, NJ) during the mid-late 70's (ca. 1975-79). There was no "repair shop", as he worked outside ALL winter. In fact, it was brutally cold; so cold that people were walking out into the middle of the Delaware River in National Park. The river looked like it was filled with miniature icebergs. I recall that the Delaware Bay also froze over in some parts.

Bob
Chiefskunk

A top that's 14 years old...
You should have it wrapped and mounted...

I was busted by the Woodbury Zoming office again last week, apparently someone complained I had my offensive boat parked in my driveway for longer than they liked. I'd love to come across these people ...with a 2X4.....

Anyway, Craig next door let me move it to his back yard so I can work on it through the winter and spring and be ready for April Stripers...

Bill

Been somewhat busy but will have more time now to get back on the project. About 70 % complete with the interior rebuild. Need to complete the doors for the cabinetry and then some odds and ends with trim and electrical work and upgrades.

Engine work starts next, in about two weeks.

May not see the water this year......

Just purchased an abandon boat 1990 Wellcraft Sportaman. I like it because it is simple, small cuddy for the ladies and room enough to get out of the weather for a break. The boat was striped of the seats, interior cushions, tach and distributor. The motor cover was left off at some point and now it is a total rebuild. There was no water in the oil but the motor is seized. It is a lot of work but I am looking forward to it and I have some people interested in helping, but we know how that goes. i am going to start with the rebuild of the motor and making it fresh water cooled. I figure I only want to do this once and I am going to do it right.

Any pictures?

Bob

Sorry I don't pay attention to your site as much as I should. Born there, lived there. 4th & Washington. Haven't been back in a long time, I hear Soupy Island is closed... bummer

I have an update to this project, when i first posted my project i was waiting for the title to the abandoned boat. Mean while the owner complained to DNR. so for seven month's we have been trying to get the dead beat to pay the marina dues with no luck. Finally DNR director spelled it all out that the guy owns the boat and if the marina wants its money they have to sue the previous owner. Two days later DNR police call and says the guy reliquious claim to the boat. Turns out his mother was theprevious owner and she was about to get a bill big time. Just goes to show there is always someone wanting something for nothing, jerk. Now I will get started pulling out the old motor and overhauling it.

Feel free to post some pictures here. Like to see how it's progressing, once you get started. It's always nice to see what you start with and then see what it turns into.

Bob