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Well I decided I should start a thread to address whats going on with the project and to get answers to questions that come up.

See my Project Gallery Album here

Here she is as I picked her up.

[img]http://www.whalercentral.com/images/photoalbum_3/useralbum_29/040108104_t1.jpg[/img]

I got the motors running and have sent the motor covers out for paint... Like the trashbag covers?

[img]http://www.whalercentral.com/images/photoalbum_3/useralbum_29/0530081408_t1.jpg[/img]

Then I started to strip the bottom paint off starting with the transom. Once I got into it I realized that there were many holes over the years for different motors and transducers. There is also a patch to the left of the drain hole which is starting to fail.

[img]http://www.whalercentral.com/images/photoalbum_3/useralbum_29/0604081405_t1.jpg[/img]

The drain tube that runs from the rear fish box to the transom is toast which has caused some wet foam and wood. There was only about 2" of tube left and it appears that there should be about 6".
I have the orings and tool on order through Twin Cities - Sue is great by the way! I already have the tubing so Im ready to follow Tom's tutorial. I think I am going to sleeve it with PVC first like I did on my Grady. That way if the orings ever fail they wont get the wood wet.

[img]http://www.whalercentral.com/images/photoalbum_3/useralbum_29/0604081522_t1.jpg[/img]

The only other question at this point is the top of the transom - There is this lip all the way accross that looks green. I think its supposed to be that way but just want to be sure.

I will keep everyone posted as I progress. My current plans are to patch up the blisters and transom, replace the through hulls and then drop her in for a test run before going any further.

Comments are welcome and suggestions and advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks guys
Scott