Project - Shit Will Buff Out

[SBC YJ]

Here is my newest project. Going to use it for big lake fishing. Got this 3 weeks ago. It a 1975 Slickcraft SS-235 (23.5') with a mercruiser 302 ford and a pre-alpha one outdrive. I bought this from a friend of my grandpa...It's been sitting for three years and he originally wanted 6K for it. Been trying to get it from him now for three years and i finally jewed him down. I got it for $1000. We originally agreed on 1200 but looking at it it needs bellows and a LOT of cleaning. All the wood is solid. I have a connection with a guy who ultra-sounded the haul and transom to make sure it wasn't rotten. The motor fired up and ran good...will need a tune up though. I'm going to go through the outdrive this year and planning on the motor next. It also came with 4 manual penn downriggers, 4 penn reels and poles, GPS, Fish finder, VHF radio, lures, etc.

This is how it look when brought home.

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Yeah the current name of the boat it the "Rainbow Chaser" I know it's bad luck to change a name of a boat...but i think it will be okay! Plus i'm not going to be trolling for any trouser trout outside of Saugatuck.

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I've stripped her down ... ripped off all the hooks, rails, seats etc. Took out all the carpet and cuddy cushions stuff was rough.

I'll get some more pics throughout the resto

Doug

[BIGBEN]

looks like a fun project stickwell.

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

Nice. Maybe we'll see you out of Frankfort when the Kings come in.

[SBC YJ]

Nice. Maybe we'll see you out of Frankfort when the Kings come in.

We normally go out of the Muskegon Area and Manistee once and a while but i might have to work my way up there

[SBC YJ]

looks like a fun project stickwell.

should be fun...going to involve a lot of elbow grease and even more beer. Let me know if your bored on a weekend,,,i'll put you to work.

[Alter Ego]

We normally go out of the Muskegon Area and Manistee once and a while but i might have to work my way up there

In that case, I'll see you out on White Lake.

[kickstand]

looks like a TRS outdrive.

[SBC YJ]

In that case, I'll see you out on White Lake.

For sure!!! Thats where i am the most