1987 Pro 16 bass tracker rebuild

[Bowlershop]

Got some work done on the transom. Laminated together a piece of 3/4” and a piece of 1/2” to make my 1-1/4” transom(marine grade board). I glued and screwed them together. I will next be sealing up the wood with a clear coat.

 

[Bowlershop]

I forgot to mention that I am also replacing the wood piece that goes up front under the aluminum where the trolling motor goes. As you can see it needed replacing.

 

[Bowlershop]

Did some more cleaning on the boat today at the car wash. Some transom work. Painted a few things. Coming along.

 

[Bowlershop]

Starting to drill the holes to bolt the transom in where the rivets used to be. I also put the through hull in for the Bilge pump since it was way easier to get to with the transom cap off.

 

[Bowlershop]

Transom is all bolted/ riveted back together . I now need to have the cap welded back on.

 

[Bowlershop]

I also replaced the small strip that went across the top of transom board that I had to cut off. I used 2 pieces of aluminum angle stock.

 

[LDUBS]

I'm amazed at how clean & shiny that boat looks compared to the original pic's. My boat isn't a year old and doesn't look that good.

 

[onthewater102]

So much indoor work space - I'm jealous!

The rebuild looks beautiful too!

 

[Bowlershop]

Indoor heated space is a must in a wisconsin. Thanks. I have to wait till sometime next week to have it welded up.

 

[Bowlershop]

Stripped down the console so I could give it to my brother, he is going to attempt to fix all the cracking in the fiberglass. Started cleaning up on the switch panel that the trolling motor plugs into so I can paint it.

 

[dwjones16]

Interested to know how the fiberglass is repaired...looking good!!!


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[Bowlershop]

My carpet and glue came in the mail so I will start getting some work done on that. I should be picking my boat up today from the welder.

 

[Bowlershop]

Welds look good. I was able to fill the boat with some water to test the rivets. I only have 5 leaky rivets so not bad.

 

[Bowlershop]

My brother is still working on console. Pretty bad shape.

 

[Duke62]

Lookin good. Can't wait to see the finished console.

 

[Bowlershop]

Console is coming along

 

[Bowlershop]

Some parts cleaning and painting.

 

[Bowlershop]

Started carpeting

 

[dwjones16]

So, grind the cracks clean and full with resin/glass?


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[Bowlershop]

So, grind the cracks clean and full with resin/glass?


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My brother did the console work so I will have to ask him.