1990 Top Gun resto
 

Pulled motors last night (finally). This project is going sloooooow....

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...otors91410.jpg

What are your plans?

Everything:

Transom replace - complete
New drives - purchased
Paint hull - or wrap? w/ minor glass touch ups
Redo bilge, I wanted to paint white, but I can see that will be a pain keeping it clean during the install..... suggestions?
Redo cockpit - new upholstery, new dash, change all black to white on dash
Redo Cabin - upholstery
And all the little things.....I have my hands full.

Glass over the docking lights...

White Bilge is nice, Awlgrip. You won't be dissapointed. I think it makes the motors stand out. I also agree, docking lights are cool on cruisers, not Cigarettes.

I guess you could wrap the bilge in the plastic wrap for shipping that has a light adhesive on one side while working on the install?

I agree, docking lights will go, I like the clean look.

Anyone remove the deck rail from their Gun? Pictures?

Looks like a neat and fun project. I've redone a lot of Sr-1's, but always wanted to do a cig.

My deck rail has been removed. It does look sleeker, however setting an anchor or being on the bow in rough weather is not easily accomplished when waxed. Makes it slippery. I do however like the look.

You will have to zoom in, only picture of bow on this computer

Shouldn't be a problem. I repainted mine with white awlgrip and installed the motors myself.......these were twins in a 28ft boat. Messing up the new paint was a non-issue. Get something strong like awlgrip and it will be fine, you can always do some touchup if you need too.

I would vote against removing the deck rail......because its functional. Just my .02

Yeah, I kind of like the rail there for safety. Last night was the first time it was suggested, got me thinking.

Pictures...pictures...pictures! We need to track the progress.:drink:

Best of luck with the project...been there and done that!!

Bow rail
 

I've tripped on the bow rail a couple times (center mounted) and almost fell off the boat. Maybe I'm just a klutz but I think it's more of a hazard. Randy

Good luck on the project I've done a few it's fun but alot of time. I would do the bildge white its easy to keep clean and if you do get a leak it's easy to spot.

Keep it..... Glad to see your getting to work on it... It will take some time but, Enjoy! It is a fun process...

I've posted these before. Figured I would use this as the official progress thread.

Old transom:
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...e/P1012081.jpg

New transom:
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...e/P1012261.jpg

New drives - (not my image):
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...e/DSC03031.jpg

Next is to detail bilge, paint white and organze the rigging, determine what to replace and what to rebuild (pumps, fuel lines, etc.)

Looks Good! Was the transom rotted out?

Yes, I knew this before I aquired the project. So it was no surprise. This boat should be like brand new when it's completed. Going to start stripping it down to the bare hull in the next couple weeks. I should have a nice sound and safe boat when it's all done.

Is this bad? Maybe just a little soggy.........
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...e/P1012092.jpg

I am actually redoing mine....that's a lot of time (and money...)
But as we have very rough water here I have decided to reinforce all the boat structure (add 2 bulkheads and 6 bones) underneath the liner.
Yes the man has remove all the liner in slices....

How much did u pay for your konrads. Were they new or reco'd? and also, where did u buy them. thanks heaps.

I'm not sure where your rep would be in Australia. "Biggus" on this site may be able to point you in the right direction.

It's been two months, any updates?

I'm ashamed of myself. Work is getting in the way, 4 wheeler trips to WV, Florida trips, etc. Trying to finish a shop area for her to spend the winter. Then the long days will start. Will post pics as soon as it all starts happening.

Don, thanks for cutting the dash parts, they look great as usual!

Gotta love how work/life gets in the way of a good project.... I feel your pain.. Its tuff to stay working on it.. I hope you find a spot for that by christmas time... I wanna hook up when I get back in town and check it out.......... :)
Jr.

Sounds good Jack. I put myself on the waiting list up at Venetian for indoor dry rack. So by about 2023 I should be in there! Does anybody ever leave that place???

Thats funny as sh!t!! It is really tough to get inside storage there... Outside is not bad, there are definitely some pros to it... If the rack driver is gone you can still stay overnight on the boat.. You can work on the boat as long as you need to, dont have to worry about lights off & closed doors.. etc.

I hear ya. It's actually so far off for me, it's not even on my radar. I was thinking about a boathouse over on Dutch lane, the old "offshore alley" as some have called it....


Does anyone know how to pull apart the docking light assembly? I have the cover off and would like to pull some CMM data off of the opening to send it off to a glass place. I am going to try the switchable glass idea. The assembly won't willingly come apart, I hate to destroy it.