1989 Hewescraft King Runner Rebuild

[badpaddler]

Finally have her up and running, and got her in the water over the weekend. Worked pretty well with the 35 prop, so we will be looking into a 60/40 Jet of some type in the future. Only a few small items left to do (Front speakers, battery shutoff, etc.). It's our first boat, so any and all suggestions will be considered and appreciated. Still have to figure out a way to mount some temp seats in the back for visitors. I am thinking a bench that mounts between the rear foam boxes?

First got her home



Floors ripped up.



Original Gunwales



New Gunwales and vinyl.



New control panel.



On the water.



Top that is getting new windows and rear done after memorial weekend.



Also need suggestions for a more easily operated lower portion of the walk through windshield. This one you have to tilt up using your foot. Kind of a PITA.

 

[Abraham]

Why couldn't you just leave the windshield part out? Looks good without it imo. Really neat looking vessel either way :mrgreen:

 

[badpaddler]

Just to keep out wind and rain. I have thought about possibly making one out of vinyl that has a zipper down the middle.