I definitely feel like I learned alot... While I didnt enjoy the dust, it is fun to have a project to work on. The key is to have a boat to use in the summer while having a project to work on in the off season... Cant wait for whats next. Not sure yet but, I am always looking.. As for mounting the engine, I will probably go with a short box from Stainless Marine. I am just unsure how much set back I will go with. I need to get on scream and fly and start reading up...

At the end of February 2011 I had some major help! My best friend ItsPeanut decided to fly back up once again to help out. This time he wanted to tackle getting the boat sanded/prepped for paint. He learned some good moves on this after volunteering a weekend on the Still Crazy build. He helped those guys sand the engine hatches. scoops and other areas on the boat. He was ready to take it on. I was happy to have the help! He flew in on a Thursday night. Friday I had to work all day but, he borrowed the wifes car and worked all day at the shop.. By the time I showed up after work, I almost fell over....... This is how it looked...........

ItsPeanut will have to fill you in on this step. I dont remember the grit sandpaper he decided to use.....

Outstanding! Well done young man.
I like your internship on Dads boat. I had a similar one although it was on a mahogany Richardson w/flat heads
I'd guess 24" on set back. A lot of guys get all freaked out about having too much but it's fairly easy to compensate for if you're off a bit. Batteries in the bow is an easy one and w/good cables you'll never know they're there. Remember too, this is similar to setting up a drag car as far as weight transfer. You're not only adding weight to the bow you're also removing it from the stern to get a double whamy.
Set up properly, in a couple of foot chop, that boat will be an absolute ball to fly!
Flip flops and a race vest
Make sure you end up w/your trim and tab buttons right where you need them to drive. My first twin o/b 24' Sonic was not and was an absolute PIA to drive fast in rough water until I moved them.

Oh and on the termites, I've seen cruisers tented/gassed down here just for that reason.

what an inspirational thread!

awesome work!

hey j, where are you from in cleveland? i grew up on the far west side by kamms corner.

J-Bonz Been watching this whole thread allong my hats off to you!!! Tremendous work!!! I am doing a resot on a scout also not that involved as yours. Your almost there. my when I seen the gut out of it! Best of luck!

Thanks for the kind words.... I actually grew up in parma so I may be from the south side but, I am defiantly a west sider... Cant wait to see updates on your Pantera...! You'll have a blast on erie with that boat.. It is a great hull.. Gotta come west to the islands come summer
Jr.

Thanks STM, It definitely was more than one would want to do but, I couldn't scuttle it! You gotta post some pics of your scout! I cant wait to get it back on the water this year.. I will post some more updates in the next few days..
Jr.

I wish I could get someone to do the sanding for me. You better thank that man a hundred times.
Cant wait to paint.

I found some time to post some more. Just got back from the shop and getting excited for spring. I thought I would try to catch up... I huge thanks to my buddy ItsPeanut again. That was some major help!! At this point I now had to cut wood & coat with epoxy for the the rear bulkheads that attatched to the sides of the boat and the back of the cockpit linker. A big thanks for the wife letting me to coat them at home on the counter.............. Once they were cured, I bonded them in along with the tops of the stringers to the back deck..