Well the cuddy is done and she's going back on the trailer tomorrow. Here's a pic of the completed cuddy without the cushions in it. I'll post a more complete set of pics when I get her home tomorrow. The dash has some updates and new cock pit snap in carpet. I don'y have any pics of those updates yet... Stay tuned!!!

Looking great, Gator!! I am actually interested in those 26' Stingers...my 23' is for sale.
Sam

Sweet...love to see a classic come back to life!!:evilb::evilb:

I like your ideas and may use some of them in my rig. As you can see I am also "Neck Deep" in a restoration of my old Formula 255...re-power, Pre Alpha to Bravo (twins no less), McLeod Bolsters, etc. Keep the pics coming.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/f...or-update.html

Sam I saw the post of the 260 your looking at. Nice starter. Now that your realize the extent that water damage can go you'll have a better feel for what you're getting into.

Here's a couple more pics. She's back on the trailer and will be completed tomorrow, Hopefully... Redid the dash had to lose a set of guages from the twin 350's. New cuddy doors they are clear with black curtains on each panel with a tri-fold hatch. works great. Never did find the right doors to replace the missing or broken ones that were original.I need to put the cushions in the cuddy to finish it. Still waiting for the cockpit carpet to get finished it will be a charcoal grey color. Should look good leading into the cuddy...

Very nice!!! Who did your doors?

Sprink, My buddy and I did them together. He use to work for Velocity and had the idea to use clear with black panel covers. It does look amazing, I've never seen anything like them around here. We routed out a groove in the door frame so when the doors are open I can drop in a screen to allow better air flow between the deck hatch and doors. I can also leave the screen in place when doors are closed.

It's great to have talented friends. I have a few here that have helped me tremendously.

Well, I think I'll close this thread out for the time being. My winter facelift project is complete and I want to take a second and thank everyone for the outstanding advise I received from the great OSO members. There is a wealth of knowledge on this site that's what makes it the best there is. Next off season I will tackle the cockpit area. In the mean time I will be looking for a pair of drop out bolsters. If anyone knows someone that has a pair that they would be interested in trading for my double drop out seat or sell cheap please send them my way. Thanks again for all the help and encouragement I received during this project. Here's Showtime back on the trailer and heading home...

Congrats! Its nice to finish up a project and now you get to enjoy it all summer long. Great looking boat!