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A lot of work but it’s looking great. 
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09-20-2019, 01:46 PM
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Location: Shropshire, UK
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Hi there.
Yes it has been and still more to go on the bow area seats and finishing the engine rebuild for next summer but I have really enjoyed the challenge.
Taking the floor out was the worst part as it's such a scary moment in terms of "How bad is this" but having now rebuilt the floor and seeing how simple it is and how solid the repairs are in comparison to origional standards i'm already eyeing up another boat to do whilst enjoying this one...
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09-20-2019, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by njh
Hi there.
Yes it has been and still more to go on the bow area seats and finishing the engine rebuild for next summer but I have really enjoyed the challenge.
Taking the floor out was the worst part as it's such a scary moment in terms of "How bad is this" but having now rebuilt the floor and seeing how simple it is and how solid the repairs are in comparison to origional standards i'm already eyeing up another boat to do whilst enjoying this one...
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That’s part of the boater sickness, always looking for that next boat.
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10-07-2019, 02:39 AM
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njh - Some fabulous work there Nick, she is your beauty. Glad it is you changing out the floor and not me. Keep mine in the garage away from the elements that did there toll on your boat. How is the 5.0 coming together, waiting on the heads to be reconditioned? Getting time here in the Midwest to put mine in hibernation. Hope to get out one last time then winterize for the approx 7 months of hibernation. You have done phenomenal work with this project and thanks for sharing the photos!
Go Big or Go Home
Cheers, deanries 
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10-09-2019, 07:49 PM
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Ahhh computers...Spent fifteen mins typing. cooking, typing...gone!
Hi Dean, hi all.
So swapped gen one for gen two, stripped it, ordered gimble, bellows etc and now on the rebuild. lots to do, cushions stripped, industrial sewing machine sourced so we are going to make all new covers where needed ourselves. Found a really nice couple here in the uk who do flooring called Below Decks so choosing carpets next week.
I'll attach a link for those who haven't seen the pictures.
Found an awesome set of stainless steel manifolds/risers. Not duped by the blurb but man they are pretty...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/H2VLhDb9Y4QyRyFF6
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10-10-2019, 02:35 AM
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That stainless steel exhaust is for a big block and will not fit you small block.
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10-10-2019, 10:31 AM
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That stainless steel exhaust is for a big block and will not fit you small block.
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Hi apparently so but he has the small block version too...
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10-10-2019, 12:40 PM
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Hi apparently so but he has the small block version too...
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Sounds good, could only go by the picture you have.
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10-10-2019, 12:53 PM
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Sounds good, could only go by the picture you have.
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Hi No worries.
Interestingly they claim 50-60 hp gain which I find unlikely but they would look lovely on the 5.0, but only I would know they were in there.
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10-10-2019, 02:51 PM
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Hi No worries.
Interestingly they claim 50-60 hp gain which I find unlikely but they would look lovely on the 5.0, but only I would know they were in there.
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Outlandish claim for just an exhaust upgrade!
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10-26-2019, 07:03 PM
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Hi All.
Absolutely throwing it down here, local flooding but no worries for us as the trusty Land Rovers are on the case...TR7 is not suitable for flooded roads!!!
We have started recovering the boat seats having bought a sewing machine and they look great so far...my amazing wife is doing a brilliant job. I've added the pictures to the album for you all to look at and enjoy
( https://photos.app.goo.gl/H2VLhDb9Y4QyRyFF6 ).
I've spent the last few days base coating the stern drive parts and laquered them this morning but forgot to take a picture...they look fabulous! Mercruiser stickers and trim/tilt sensors are inbound from the good old US of A.
Has anyone used adjustable trim tabs and which would you go for?
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10-30-2019, 03:49 PM
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Finally managed to get some pictures this morning of the parts I rescued, cleaned, spray painted and lacquered. they look great and will really finish of the stern. Definitely need a stainless prop on the leg. Now completing the inner bracket refurb so i can drop the engine in...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/H2VLhDb9Y4QyRyFF6
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12-25-2019, 07:45 PM
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njh - Photos you have posted are great, such fine work from craftsman - your wife included. Getting things lined up here to retire at the end of May 2020 and obtaining our Passports. Have your destination in our "bucket list" to see your project in person. Hope you have a joyous Christmas and the New Year. Your project has made me enjoy spending more time on my 1800SR in keeping her beauty. Love our Maxum's... Cheers!
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12-31-2019, 05:48 PM
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Location: Shropshire, UK
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Hi All, Deanries nice to hear from you. We shall be here with beer, a fine single malt for you and maybe a trip out to sea!!
So a couple of new pictures for you. The transom shield has been test fitted and is a fabulous snug/flat/secure fit unlike the origional and we have have finally chosen our carpets (we have two bands,one does modern folk and the other does Blues...and we have been busy!)
I have sourced and bought the leg from a really nice guy called Savio from the south of england for £200, who turned out to be the Importer for Maxum Boats in the UK...so he brought our boat in, PDI'd and then sold it to whomever (Not followed that up yet). Just about to start stripping the leg for rebuild but on initial inspection it seems solid and free moving.
Hope you all have a fabulous new year. Peace and good things to you all.
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01-01-2020, 12:54 AM
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njh - Am I missing something or did you say you are in two bands? You do that as well as rehab the 1800SR? If so wow, when do you ever sleep? When you say leg I imagine you are talking about the drive unit. What type are you putting behind that 5.0L, Bravo I (?). Like I have stated before you & your wife are craftsmen to say the least! Happy New Year to you all and may 2020 bring your project to fruition. Cheers on the ale, Anheuser Busch / Inbev treats me well!
deanries (Go Big or Go Home).
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01-01-2020, 11:12 AM
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deanries...we are in three plus.
Ill pop the link to you and anyone else who wants them. First one is The Urban Folk Theory and as you fitted a sub you should play it on the boat. Second one is 46th and Main which is a blues Band, which you should also play on the boat...
Links to follow.
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01-01-2020, 12:46 PM
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Ok..so for those of you that might like it and have bass speakers for it this, is a Melodeon (Instrument) tune called Four up written by our good friend, Barry Goodman, adapted by us and a Traditional song called Raggle Taggle Gypsy sung by my wife whom also plays fiddle I programmed all the electronic sounds you hear, played the bass and am drumming also all done in our home studio. We have a full band of up to eight of us...and to be honest through a full festival PA it's awesome. I think theres a picture of us and the crowd on the band website...enjoy.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/p2yipqj917...1%29.mp3?dl=0I
The Blues band is currently recording so I will find a track for you all thats progressed far enough...
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01-01-2020, 01:00 PM
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01-01-2020, 01:14 PM
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More boat pictures soon and a video i feel or two as we start to rebuild it...
Roll on the summer!
Suggestions please for amps and woofers.
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01-01-2020, 07:20 PM
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Hi all.
So this afternoon I decided I was well enough after my cold to carry on stripping down the leg to see what i'd bought for £200 with the aid of a helpful single malt. Seem's to me all is good in term of it came apart and all looks repairable or replaceable. My initial assessment is that the top plate seal failed allowing water in from the top bearing/g-box water jacket. rusting out the bearing which then seized and at the moment I can't tell you where all the bits are.
Sadly here there is a real lack of care when it comes to pride of ownership and many, many boats don't get the attention they deserve and there really is a climate just buy another bit rather than looking after or servicing what they already have..
Link below as I have added some new pictures to the Album. Just going to check out the video to see if it's any good.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/H2VLhDb9Y4QyRyFF6
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