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Old 11-27-2021 | 01:50 PM
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Very well done, I think you made the right choice on colors and graphic
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Old 11-27-2021 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by madbouyz
You appear to have not only the facilities but the skill and knowledge to do this type of work and do it properly . Also , IMO , you've done it methodically and in the correct order using the right materials for a long lasting result. (And tastefully done as well )
I've forgotten how many rebuild/resto threads I've seen where the guy hasn't got a clue and everyone is fawning over the work saying 'great job' or 'nice work' when it actually sux big time .
I can't wait to see pics of it running and the huge smile on your face.
Very well done !
Thank for the kind words! but fibreglass lamination and painting is done by others. I am very curious how it runs, cant wait also! hope the 17.5" x-dimension is not too high, it puts my propshaft 4.3" under.
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Old 12-01-2021 | 02:17 PM
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Could not help myself to thrill grease lines for the upper swivel. there may be a good reason for merc stopped doing this, but i sleep better now.





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Old 01-16-2022 | 01:49 PM
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Such a beautiful boat I love chris craft boats so worth the work by the looks of it I have a 245 limited and want to undergo a complete over haul like that I was thinking it would be cool to go twin engine and you basically did the opposite that was amazing work! And it turned out so nice
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Old 01-18-2022 | 04:35 AM
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Such a beautiful boat I love chris craft boats so worth the work by the looks of it I have a 245 limited and want to undergo a complete over haul like that I was thinking it would be cool to go twin engine and you basically did the opposite that was amazing work! And it turned out so nice
We wil see how it works. i think 26ft is too small for twin nowdays, it is easy to build 500hp bbc. I had the smaller 225 limited berfore with 377cid sbc. it was lots off fun for its size.
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Old 01-18-2022 | 09:17 AM
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Yea the are amazing boats can't wait to have mine going very soon
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Old 04-09-2022 | 03:13 AM
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Huh, Long winter! Rigging starts soon. Transom assembly got a full rebuild, transom gasket pressed with some adhessive and waiting for installation.


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Old 04-30-2022 | 05:07 AM
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First test drive hopefully in few months.




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Old 04-30-2022 | 05:42 AM
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Gorgeous!

Great job so far.
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Old 04-30-2022 | 07:39 AM
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Looking very nice/super clean !
One worry though. That rear support cradle .. Does where the feet fall line up perfectly with stringers inside ?
If not I'd support it on the keel . After all this you don't want to be putting hooks in your bottom .
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