1986 SeaNymph TX 175

[wilkins4995]

After several months of reading and researching, I finally decided to dive in and replace the deck, carpet, seats and trolling motor. Also going to repaint and add new decals to the motor. I bought this boat brand new in "86 and it has held up well but needs a good makeover. Looking forward to the project!!! These are a few pictures before the demo starts.

 

[basstender10.6]

you have a nice project in front of you. looks like you have some rotten wood in the floors

 

[dyeguy1212]

Nice! Are you going to change the layout at all? I imagine using a boat for so long would give you a pretty good feel for what you'd like to see changed.

How fast does she run with the 70HP?

 

[wilkins4995]

More demo on the boat only to find the transom is shot too. Borrowed a friends engine hoist and removed the motor. Going good so far. Wife was a big help removing the foam and getting it cleaned out! More Pictures.

 

[wilkins4995]

Started working on the boat again after several weeks. I was able to get the plywood cut and dry fitted, decals removed and found some new seats that are going to match up well. $29.00 at Academy Sports was not a bad price either!

One question about the bilge area. Is it better to coat it with some sort of paint or epoxy or just leave it bare?

 

[dyeguy1212]

I'd just leave it bare

 

[pvw10121]

Greetings,

I was wondering if you had any additional (post repair) pics of your Sea Nymph TX 175 restore project? I have an 89 Tournament Tx175 that I need to do some restore work on. I'd be interested in seeing how yours turned out... and hearing any stories/advice that you might have concerning the project.

Thanks,
Pwells

 

[mgolden2]

Are there any further updates? I'd love to see more pictures because I have this same boat. Thanks!

 

[RStewart]

Nice boat. Look forward to seeing it finished. Those are the same seats I have now. My wife sits in one like in the picture & I have the matching butt seat. Not bad for the money.