Sylvan Offshore 22'

[nsjames]

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I think ten people is a bit optimistic.

goofy surge brake shock absorber thingy.

Got a chance to look it over a bit more.
Floors are solid. Wont need to tear them out as long as the foam underneath is in good shape.
Stuff that appeared rotten based on the vinyl covering it is not. So lots of pull it out, seal it, staple some new vinyl to it and put it back.
Crawled under there and got a better look at the transom, even on the inside at the bottom edge it's solid. Splash well needs resealed.
Overall it just needs a lot of cosmetic work to not be ugly, and some liberal application of new sealant. Desperately needs rewired. Wire nuts and such. Dude wired duplex 115 outlets for 12v sockets.

Found the winch controller and power cable, complete with an extension cord spliced into it...
Trailer is an EZ Loader. Electric winch and bearing buddies. Six lug with surge brakes that work. I had to lock them out to backup and I felt them pulling on the truck at stoplights. Towed nice and was trouble free for 100 miles. Has Load range D China LT 7-15 tires on it that appear fairly recent. So aired them up to 55 PSI and rolled on. Need to get a spare.

 

[earl60446]

" Dude wired duplex 115 outlets for 12v sockets."

I have seen fisherman on lake erie and michigan who use electric downriggers use 115 plugs / outlets to connect to. It is inexpensive, simple and handles plenty of current. That's how THEY roll.

Tim

 

[bobberboy]

That's a nice boat. You look like a guy who likes to have projects and fun. Keep the pics coming.

 

[nsjames]

well.
winterized the powerhead today. Tank is full, so I sloshed it full of stabil and ran it for about 10 minutes. Put it back to high idle and fogged it until it slowed down for about 10 seconds, then killed it with the fog. Pulled the plugs and squirted some in there. Tops of the pistons look good, no massive carbon buildup.

Carbs looked clean

Idle is solid, no miss

Skeg is in OK shape

Prop is a little chewed. I think it will get replaced and this one put up for a spare.

I left it all bagged up

 

[nsjames]

moving on to the interior.

Got the tank tag exposed. bigger than I thought. 30 Gallons

yes, that's a PVC tank vent.
it runs from there, through the cuddy wall into the cabin area

Up, along the cieling

and then straight out the side of the lower windshield side.

It's all going to go away, I'm going to put the tank back where it was from the factory and reclaim that deck space. I assume PO fished by himself so this was better for the weight and balance.

 

[nsjames]

The wiring.

oof.

This is under the helm

Not a single gauge functions. I assume that the power is not getting to the panel. To be honest I'm not even going to bother troubleshooting this. I'm just planning building a new harness for all of that.
None of the switched accessories work either. Bilge, navigation lights, none of it.

Radio and depth finder work though, so that's sweet that it came with a working VHF setup. Antenna coax has been spliced badly, so I need to replace that.

 

[nsjames]

now I know that some people use duplex outlets, fine, but at least put them in a box

cause some drywall screws with the terminals shoved up against wood just isn't cool.

at least the ones in the gunwale are in boxes.

 

[nsjames]

structurally it's in good shape though. The header boards that are covered in vinyl are rotted, but intact enough to make templates from.
cuddy wall is solid. Floor is solid.

It just needs love, a fair amount of new upholstery and carpet.

 

[Pweisbrod]

I have never seen a boat with that much freeboard and such a low transom. That boat is begging for a full transom and a bracket drive.
Must be a 15 inch (short) shaft.
Tim

That's a 20" shaft. the boat is for OFF SHORE (thus the name) and his ridiculous freeboard!


THAT BOAT IS SO COOL!

 

[nsjames]

I have never seen a boat with that much freeboard and such a low transom. That boat is begging for a full transom and a bracket drive.
Must be a 15 inch (short) shaft.
Tim

That's a 20" shaft. the boat is for OFF SHORE (thus the name) and his ridiculous freeboard!


THAT BOAT IS SO COOL!

yeah, I'm on the hunt for a 20 hp or so kicker motor to put back on the rear.

having two motors on lake erie seems a good idea.

 

[nsjames]

well I did get it dragged to my house and into the driveway.

Had to get some projects gone first.

some mouse nest in the back

some melted foam from fuel spillage owing to the relocated fuel tank

the trash run

so that's where I'm at. I have also removed most of the "extra" wiring and gotten back to mostly just the factory harness. Thankfully the Johnson harness is 90% unmolested. I've got to hook up the gauge power lead and the overheat buzzer is non-op.

I picked up rivets for the floor and gunwale, but forgot to get some super short grip range ones to re rivet the stringers back to the ribs. I'm headed on vacation saturday, then I've got to put a trans in a new winter beater cherokee, so no more updates for a while.

 

[Gutts]

Hi
I know this is an old thread but , I was wondering how you made out with this boat ? I also have a Sylvan 22' offshore .
I have a 30 gallon fuel tank located in the rear . I have seen pictures of ones with duel tanks under the seats . I am interested in putting tanks under the seats . My boat "feels" to low in the stern .
Thoughts ?

 

[nsjames]

I picked up a 50 gallon belly tank.
It's mounted just behind the cuddy wall and I'm ready to put the deck down. I forget what the filler neck was, but I put it in the port side. Flip up one with the vent built in. Perko IIRC.

It's winter and the boat is outside and under cover, so no photos.
I really need to talk one of my farmer friends into some barn space so I can maybe finish this thing.
It's only been 2 years.... :LOL2:

 

[sonny.barile]

That was a great deal. You scored big time.

 

[my demeyes]

I picked up a 50 gallon belly tank.
It's mounted just behind the cuddy wall and I'm ready to put the deck down. I forget what the filler neck was, but I put it in the port side. Flip up one with the vent built in. Perko IIRC.

It's winter and the boat is outside and under cover, so no photos.
I really need to talk one of my farmer friends into some barn space so I can maybe finish this thing.
It's only been 2 years.... [emoji38]2:

Is the sylvan offshore project still going strong? I am thinking about converting one from I/O to outboard or outboard bracket. It's a free boat, and I just can't pass it up.

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