1648 85 gruman 40hp yamaha rebuild new pics 5/18/14

[kyflshooter]

OK long time fly on wall watching all the great post's now rebuild of my own. this is a 85 gruman 1648 with 97 yamaha , boat came with wood decks fiberglassed over (heavy) water logged foam floor (heavy) removed all of them, before

so days of work and many posts this is the progress

then jack plate build

so next will be floors seats paint and then

 

[wingsnhammers]

I wonder if you will spend more time cleaning fish or building the boat! :mrgreen: Looks like you don't need much help in the catfish-catching business. I like those old Grummans.

 

[kyflshooter]

funny you say that i just sold a 1648 alum craft that i started this time last year and never finished it. fishing started getting to good always said i would finish boat build when fishing slowed down that never happened . afarid i will end up same way with this build weather suppose to be in 60's here next week and already getting the itch. this guys big brother got off and laughed at me revenge is coming i can feel it

 

[TxTightLiner]

Good lookin boat, my cousin has the same one we use for bow fishing.
BTW.. Nice load of catfish. That's how I like to do it!

 

[kyflshooter]

ok I know its been awhile since I have posted about the boat, so here we go I fished with it all last summer with the new decks unpainted and nothing really being done to the boat., well now I have removed the console and rebuilt it into a center console. also flipped boat over and started working on the paint, also have a 70hp rude to install anyone have ideas on speed with the 70hp

 

[DrNip]

I'm liking this tin you have there.

 

[kyflshooter]

well worked on boat today finished console, mounted it started to prime it, also worked on transom plate for the 70hp

 

[kyflshooter]

ok got rear transom bracket on and painted also replaced the bunks on trailer today . should get motor mounted tomm. or the next day should be in the water by the weekend if all goes well, any buddy have an idea what kind of top end I should get with that 70 hp, also what prop you recommend pitch etc. :lol: , motor I a early 90's model I think

 

[DrNip]

Boy that thing will be a BLAST cruising around the lake with the stand up console in the middle!

 

[kyflshooter]

ok guys been awhile, but finally ended up with a 75hp Johnson for this boat, older motor but seems to run good, only problem is only getting 4900 rpm at wot,
so its got a stainless 21pitch prop I am thinking it needs a 19 pitch, any input would be appreciated

 

[kyflshooter]

ok got some new pics still need to do some painting and get seat cushion made but boat has finally come along ways.