27' Squadron XII project
 

about a year ago I bought a 1982 squadron XII 27'. It has a 496ho with bravo drive. It is an awesom ride but started to show her age.

So we decided to start a litle project on the boat.

Here is the boat the way I bought it

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It came with this engine as well.

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I dont plan on rebuilding it, and really dont want to bother with the mechanical injection.

we brought the engine and drive down and started to strip the paint

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When we removed the drive we noticed moisture in the transom. we gutted it all out and replaced with new, glassed and coated, and being sanded down soon.

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took out the plastic windshield and replaced with fiberglass

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will post more pics as it comes along,, :-)

Thanks for posting pics. Keep updating when you make more progress.

I can understand about going away from the mechanical injection but ya' have to love the look of the old school geranium pots!

Always liked the 27... good luck with the build!

thanks guys.

here are a few more with some progress on the glass work

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Almost ready for primer... soon

http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...psd2f75295.jpg

Nice work. Great to see another one brought back to glory

here are a few more pics of the progress.

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a few details to fill in and rectify and will be ready for base coat

Very sleek looking and "fast" just standing there!...........Remember, They don't make these wonderful classics anymore. Your applauded for letting her shine once more!

wow awesome job keep up the good work