More progress

[2ndchance]

A lot has been done over the last 2 days and I am one whooped puppy. But I can Finally say that I am ready to get my motor remounted ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D. I am going to make several post tonight with some pics. The Electrical system is up and running. I even got all the lights working :). The fuel system is complete. Here are some pics of the new gas cap. First the old and ugly
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207062.jpg
I had a custom flange machined to account for the different screw hole pattern. It's made from 304 CRES.
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207068.jpg
Then I was able to install the new and pretty
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207071.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207064.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207063.jpg
It even came with a custom gas cap wrench ;D
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207072.jpg

[msbhammer]

A man with a plan. Great work. ;D

[macojoe]

I had a custom flange machined to account for the different screw hole pattern. It's made from 304 CRES.


Well excuse me Mr. Fancy pants! ;) ;D

Looks great!!

[2ndchance]

You know what they say " when you got it (or can get it) flaunt it. ;D ;D I am just lucky that I have some talented friends that are helping me out. I also am lucky that I have you guys on this site to help me out when I need it. :) :) :) :) :) By the way I owe some people a few fishing trips and with the gas prices going up like they are :( that aint gonna be cheap :(.

[macojoe]

You think the prices are bad now, we going to be $3.50 soon and I feel bad for the poor guys that are sliped and have to pay Dock Side prices!!

[tsubaki]

Lovely 2c, lovely.

[reelapeelin]

Good work, 2nd Chance!!...CLEAN!!... 8) ...

[Stinky_Hooker]

NICE!! Too bad you coulda had a half a tank of fuel for the price of that cap! :D

[fireattackvdf335]

Is it healthy for me to have gas cap envy?

That is one nice setup!!!

[Stillrunning]

Looks nice. Take and drill a hole in that cap remover and attach a key float so she can swim if it decides to go over board.

[2ndchance]

I don't think a key float will work on that item. It's made from solid CRES ;D and does have a little weight to it.

[turbinedoctor]

My wife is trying to find a cap for my gas hole but I all ways keep blowing it out. :o




Nice looking cap 2 chance.

[parishht]

My wife always wants to put a cork in it,
she just does not appreciate the benefits of metal. ;)

[Stinky_Hooker]

Yeah I was thinking a key float aint gonna hold it. Tie a milk jug to it. You wont loose it then. ;D

[parishht]

Yeah I was thinking a key float aint gonna hold it. Tie a milk jug to it. You wont loose it then. *;D

Put a cork on it.

[2ndchance]

If it goes overboard I can jump out of the boat and pick it up off of the parking lot. ;D I don't fill up at a marina.

[2ndchance]

I finally got my controls thru the transom
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207079.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207078.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207077.jpg
I talked with my engine guy and he is thinking Monday or Tuesday. Mean while I can do some other projects that will get me closer to being ready to fish.

[msbhammer]

Looking good there. ;)
You hear from Jeffx, did he decide to keep his V or scrap it. Havent seen him lately. ???

[2ndchance]

Haven't heard anything :(

[2ndchance]

I thought I would keep the same post going on my progress. I got both seats installed.
This is the one that came with the boat, still needs to be reapolstered
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207086-1.jpg

This is the helm seat from the Renkin

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207085-1.jpg

I started the cuddy floor replcement. Fisrt I cut the plywood to size and glassed the back side.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207084-1.jpg

I epoxied it in place

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207088.jpg

I need to glass it in place and glass the top side then paint it all.

[2ndchance]

I also got started again on my jigsaw puzzle AKA cabin door. I glued up the final peices, sanded, and put one coat of Teak oil on. I'm planning on 3 coats of oil.
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207092.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t270/2ndchance_2007/Wellcraft2207093.jpg

I still need to pull all the rest of it off the V so it can be cleaned and oiled. I'm debating polyurethane.

[phatdaddy]

looks good
on your cabin deck replacement, were the side "bunks" out as well? mine is an 83 and the whole cabin is a drop in liner.

are you going back with mechanical steering? you control tubes look to be set up for hydraulic.

[2ndchance]

Phatdaddy, I'm going with a Baystar Hydraulic steering system, thats why the wheel is missing. As far as the cabin goes the only thing I've done is to replace the floor. I am going to remove the white fur from the bulkheads on both sides of the cabin door to make it easier to mount different items that I want in there.

[macojoe]

it looks like all is going to come toghter all at once!

Looking good!!

[Stinky_Hooker]

Nice job!

It looking really good! Gonna be one of the nicest around! ;D

[msbhammer]

Somebody has been more busy then me. ;D
I'm just stocking up on parts for now and waiting for one more part to come in and finally get some more work done myself.