1990 16' Lund Rebel Special

JohnT · Nov 13, 2018

Man that's an very nice paint job , I like it a lot.

ppine · Dec 16, 2018

Is it possible you put the impeller in backwards? That is turning against the natural set of the blades?

wmrmurphy · Dec 17, 2018

Hi Pine. I don't think I'll ever know for sure. I am a murphy so anything is possible. I did put it together the 2nd time exactly as I did the first time - the difference was I replaced all parts the 2nd time. My suspicion is the hard black plastic housing was defective and allowed the silver cup to shift somehow... I also read somewhere that the impeller is flexible enough to correct itself if turned the wrong way initially. Like I said, I'll never know for sure as it worked fine for awhile and then it didn't.... Can't wait for the weather to moderate so I can get some hours on her. The only thing I've done since the last update is I installed a 2 bank battery charger/maintainer that will take the guess work out of battery charging. cheers!

wmrmurphy · Apr 16, 2021

Latest update on this old girl... She's going in next week for a repower. Trading the carb'd 2004 Yamaha for a Fuel injected 2021 40hp Suzuki 4 stroke in white and I can't wait. I will post a picture when I get her back. After that's complete I think I'll have a christening ceremony and rename her "First Light II". Wife's name is Dawn and our last boat was "First Light" so it seems appropriate. Rest assured I will not break a bottle of champagne on her bow as it's acceptable tradition to pour some over the bow and drink the rest! :LOL2: Check back in a couple weeks for new photos! Cheers! :beer:

stomper · Apr 16, 2021

Great build. Very professional. I love bringing old stuff back to new and making it your own. Some people like to buy but it takes real skill to build. I just bought a Lund SSV 18' last year and because I just can't leave things alone, I am doing some mods to. I have ordered a sheet of 5/8" MDO also for the mods. How was it to work with and router the edges. How is the paint holding up on it. I was thinking of just sealing it something so it matches the other seats but I really like the look of the quality of the paint on yours. what paint did you use and did you use primer.

k13west · Apr 17, 2021

Beautiful work. The early 2000 yamahas are fantastic motors, but I think you're going to love that EFI Suzuki! I'm in your neck of the woods and I'll be sure to wave if I see you out on the water.

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wmrmurphy · Apr 17, 2021

Stomper— MDO is easy to work with and the edge routes real smooth. Be sure to seal the edges real good. I used multiple coats of oil base primer and good quality floor paint (also multiple coats). I also have 3/8 stall mat on top for noise and to protect the finish. Enjoy your project!