1998 prostar 205 redo

[helton333]

This is all very impressive. Nothing like creating something over time with effort. Congrats all the way around.

[madcityskier]

When I first opened this thread I felt sick for that poor boat. When you said labor of love, you weren't kidding. That hard work has created something to be proud of for a long time to come. Nice work.

[blackcreek]

Originally Posted by soacj

Best. Engine. Hoist. Ever.

I love overkill. Lower the motor into the boat or lift the boat onto the motor.

[Wingnut]

Originally Posted by jmhjgh

I think your boat and new interior are turning out fantastic. In looking at your picture for the front bow, is it possible that the left and right seat cushions are on the wrong sides? I don't think mine has a gap on the seat cushion and the back cushion near the windshield.

Thanks Ill look at it. You may very well be right- It does look a bit off center.

[Wingnut]

Originally Posted by Dynamite Spike

What do you do about the busted honeycomb rear seat bottom? Mine is not broken, but it is bent due to people standing on it over the years. Does anyone know if this material can be reworked i.e. straightend

Several options - White Board or composite board- Both pretty expensive. Viper used 1 inch Plywood- fiberglass covered both sides and 3/4 x 3/4 aluminum square rod screwed into the bottom the entire width. A bit heavier but it seems to work- the aluminum honeycomb just snaps and crumbles when straightened. Some folks have made an additional center folding support that helps when people stand on it. Ill send a picture if you desire.

[Wingnut]

Originally Posted by madcityskier

When I first opened this thread I felt sick for that poor boat. When you said labor of love, you weren't kidding. That hard work has created something to be proud of for a long time to come. Nice work.

Thanks for the encouragement- Its nice to have it coming together- It has been a fun adventure and in large part to this forum.

[Wingnut]

Originally Posted by mikeg205

Weird seeing items screwed into the gas tank.

I thought it weird too- Moeller folks have been great and yep the screws are sealed but thats the way it came.

[Wingnut]

Originally Posted by blackcreek

I love overkill. Lower the motor into the boat or lift the boat onto the motor.

Why use a tap hammer when you can use a sledge , huh????

[Dynamite Spike]

Wingnut, how many feet of carpet did you end up needing? Was it a PIA scraping off all the old glue?

[Dynamite Spike]

Originally Posted by Wingnut

Several options - White Board or composite board- Both pretty expensive. Viper used 1 inch Plywood- fiberglass covered both sides and 3/4 x 3/4 aluminum square rod screwed into the bottom the entire width. A bit heavier but it seems to work- the aluminum honeycomb just snaps and crumbles when straightened. Some folks have made an additional center folding support that helps when people stand on it. Ill send a picture if you desire.

Yes, please PM me a picture. Thanks!