1986 Landau Conversion COMPLETED!

[1986Landau]

Well today I got the boat wet so I could try out the new motor and see how well the weight was distributed, just a touch front heavy which is fine as my shipmate only weighs 25lbs and he will be up front. till I get the boat done there will be more weight in the back though.

 

[1986Landau]

Looks like I wont be working on the boat for a while!

 

[Y_J]

Looks like I wont be working on the boat for a while!

Wow.. We got snow coming sometime in the next 2-3 hrs. Sure glad mine is inside

 

[Johnny]

wow


I think you did an AWESOME deal !! You got the better end of that there licorice stick for sure !!!

I have the generic 10/22 with a scope that I really like and would have a hard time trading it for anything.
But you did really really good.
and your build is coming around very nicely. It will be Spring Time before you know it.

 

[1986Landau]

wow


I think you did an AWESOME deal !! You got the better end of that there licorice stick for sure !!!

I have the generic 10/22 with a scope that I really like and would have a hard time trading it for anything.
But you did really really good.
and your build is coming around very nicely. It will be Spring Time before you know it.

Thanks!

 

[1986Landau]

Finally got around to cutting the motor shaft, should be a bit more comfortable to run now.

 

[atron]

Just got an 87 Landau very similar to yours that I am beginning to work on, you have given me some good ideas. How hard was it to remove the middle seat?

 

[1986Landau]

Just got an 87 Landau very similar to yours that I am beginning to work on, you have given me some good ideas. How hard was it to remove the middle seat?

Congratulations on your rig! The seat removal was easy enough, just drilled the rivets out and lifted the seat out. I wish I would have done this before the exterior paint work was completed because I would have welded the holes shut. I just used stainless bolts, washers and nuts to fill the holes then touched the paint up a bit.

Oh and be sure to post pictures of your boat and progress!

 

[1986Landau]

Finally got some warmer weather! Fabricated some aluminum panels to cover the wiring and painted all the plywood. Now to paint the aluminum on the interior.

 

[1986Landau]

Got some warmer weather and resumed painting, still need to paint the one side and gunnels. also need to cut and paint a piece of plywood to install between the floor and deck as a kick panel. I changed my mind on the flooring material when i scored some left over GAF TPO roofing walkway pad at work, it is a thin rubber material with molded diamond tread pattern as a nonskid surface. Hey it was FREE! It will get cut to fit and be fully adhered to the plywood. below are some pictures of the latest progress.

 

[1986Landau]

I'm so close to being done I can taste it....

 

[1986Landau]

Latest work completed, Made paddle hooks, Non skid added to final coats of paint on deck and plywood on seat, Installed and painted kick panel below front deck, Fire extinguisher installed and Flooring terminated with screws and washers to prevent pealing. I still need to paint the gunnels, Install cleats and add anchors etc. This warm weather has gotten me all excited to complete this ASAP and hit the water!

 

[1986Landau]

TJ and I got to put her in the water last weekend, I'm very happy with the way the boat has turned out!

 

[1986Landau]

Got the boat back on the water over the weekend.

 

[CMOS]

Well done Sir! =D>


CMOS

 

[1986Landau]

Gunnels are sanded, hopefully will get them painted this week. I ordered 3 new seats, a Cabela's spider seat base and some rod holders. Oh and i got my fishing license last Thursday so TJ and I should be ready for a fishing adventure!

 

[1986Landau]

Well the gunnels are painted and the seats have been installed, time to give her a bath and stop working on it and start catching fish! I'm sure ill come up with a list of things to change/add over the coming winter but for now I'm done with her and ready to do some relaxing...

 

[mrdrh99]

No outboard?

Very nice job!

 

[1986Landau]

No outboard yet as we are just going to small local reservoirs (some of which are electric only), will probably pick up a small one someday though!

 

[1986Landau]

All cleaned up and ready to hit the water!