1542 Grumman Challenger Project

[rossvaughn13]

Hey guys, new to the site here, been lurking for a while now collecting ideas but I'd figure I'd finally post my own project. I have a '85 1542 Grumman that I am currently converting to a bowfishing boat. Here's the progress so far!

The day I brought her home...

The terrible carpet in it

In the process of ripping it out

Filling in some holes on the console with JB Weld

This is the material I'm gonna use for the flooring, rubber/waterproof gym mats

Took the back deck off, wood was crappy

Lots of sanding to be done, getting the glue and old paint off to restore it


Thats it so far, still a lot of work to be done. Let me know if yall have any comments, questions, or suggestions!

 

[hawghunters]

You've got a great slate to work with. I'd think about what kind of storage you want out of this, and lay it out before you start the cutting. If anything in the boat looks not up to par replace it while you're working on it now. Rather spend a little bit more now than it fail when your using it and ruin your day. Goodluck