3/4 of the way through a 73' steplift rebuild!

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by Illogikal99

I am a new member but I have a ton of experience with this Steplift. the above pic was taken last summer after a year or so of work. I have owned this boat since 2001. I use her primarily as a surf/fish boat. This hull has seen many snotty, rough days and has handled them with the attitude of a much bigger heavier boat! I just could not trade her in for a newer boat that probably wouldn't perform as well. It was an easy decision to start a rebuild.
I removed the deck to get a look at the trouble spots and found that the stringers and bulkheads aft of mid-deck had to be removed and replaced. I have a 55gal Belly tank that was drained and cleaned prior to the deck going back on. Replaced and rewired Lenco tabs, removed old Gil bracket and replaced with stainless marine unit. Replaced my old 140 VRO with the 225 Johnson above. sucker moves! Just finished new canvas with full enclosure, looking forward to installing a fishing arch complete with spreader lights, rocket launcher and antenna mounts. will be adding storage seat risers as soon as I fabricate and glass over ply. working on new stainless bowrail right now. any ideas, thoughts or comments are welcome! would love to hear something I haven't thought of so please fire away!

Nice lookin' rig - how fast with that 225 ? I'm a " how fast freak"........

[Destroyer]

Nice looking rig. I'm a tad jealous of the 225 sitting on the rear.. looks huge for the boat... awe inspiring. Well done.

Welcome to the site.

[willy]

Nothing Illogikal about that, two recommendations though, first put a couple of super models in bikini's inside and take some shots, better yet invite me to Long Island and I will take them for you.
Before we bloody the deck of course.

Very nice, well done

[tsubaki]

Dang, I like the way that thing looks and floats!
Very nice!
Post more pictures!

[phatdaddy]

if that's 3/4 done, i can't wait to see the finished product. looks good

[Illogikal99]

Originally Posted by tsubaki

Dang, I like the way that thing looks and floats!
Very nice!
Post more pictures!

I need more pics in the water. Maybe a few from the dock or another boat when I'm at WOT! I don't even know what this thing looks like wide open...
I'll send more photos if I find them.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by Illogikal99

I need more pics in the water. Maybe a few from the dock or another boat when I'm at WOT! I don't even know what this thing looks like wide open... I'll send more photos if I find them.

It will look something like this:



(That's a 225 Johnson WOT and reading 56mph on the GPS)

[Kracker Jack]

Illogikal99 I noticed you from New York area and notice you surfed. I looked up a map of where you are from. You guys pick up on some nice south swells. I surf here in virginia. Im from Va beach.

[Illogikal99]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

It will look something like this:



(That's a 225 Johnson WOT and reading 56mph on the GPS)

yep, that looks about right! Wish it wasn't cold and rainy up here, I'd drop in and get my own action shots lol.

[Illogikal99]

Originally Posted by willy

Nothing Illogikal about that, two recommendations though, first put a couple of super models in bikini's inside and take some shots, better yet invite me to Long Island and I will take them for you.
Before we bloody the deck of course.

Very nice, well done

will she do??? I'd suggest you time your visit with the installation of my seats! my sense of priority is totally shot...