well i had some time today to sand the floor and give it some paint also was able to pic up the new motor i will show some pics later here is what is done for now

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...psdf1e997d.jpg

new floor paint and noneskid i use the rubber type

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3fb6f7df.jpg

i was also able to get this for good price

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5f825606.jpg

have any of you guys have done there own upholstery i am thinking on doing my leaning post

I did this one on my 18, used 3/4" treated to build the backing, then cut foam and used white vinyl. Not much to it, just use stainless staples.




http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...t/100_2856.jpg





Side view:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...t/100_2864.jpg

that is cool looking tell me something what i see in your picture is 2 coolers and one bucket did you remove your gas tank i have a similar idea to add under my leaning post a life well

today i took some time to restore the center console here is some of the stuff i have done so far

the door on the side

before
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1ae3cf1f.jpg

after

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps711793da.jpg

painted this part of the steering

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1f583b89.jpg

can some one tell me how this work because it seem to me water can in to the boat

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5212b189.jpg

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5041476d.jpg

new add on

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...pseeb6f89d.jpg

some updates

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...psa5e791c5.jpg

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps28ad9e3a.jpg

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...psda885b44.jpg

Well some updates I just got the new bracket it was made by a local builder here in Miami I must say the craftsmanship is the best and price was good I got a grate deal

Here is how it looks
http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0b7e31d1.jpg

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/...psdd26d105.jpg

I will start the installation tomorrow if I can :beer:

Nice.

Have you thought about dealing with the additional weight of the outboard and bracket further off the transom? My 18' had a problem with letting water in the scuppers and drains at rest with a notched transom.