knoxsupra
08-09-2007, 01:44 AM
I bought this 86' SunSport in July of 2006, and I'm proud to say with the help of a few buddies I have done everything to this boat myself.
The boat had been sitting outside uncovered in a bass boat dealership for the last two years that I know of. Yes I know what your all thinking, hmmm rotten stringers and soft spots in the floors among many other cosmetic problems. Luckily the stringers are solid so far, the floor is pretty solid which is to say no noticeable soft spots for now. The gelcoat was so oxidized that the boat looked pink and white. In fact when you touched the boat your hand was covered in a white chalky residue.
Upon purchasing the boat I immediately had to replace both exhaust manifolds as they were cracked and leaking, install a new ignition switch and battery.
Here is a picture of the boat prior to any work...
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/DSCF2415.jpg
Here she is after the first wash down and all the chalky residue has been washed away.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/DSCF2445.jpg
So as you can see she needed alot of work, the interior was pretty rough but I forced myself to use the boat for the rest of the summer until winter when I could start the teardown process. I went to several local boat shows and dealerships to get ideas for my interior project. I also search local sources and internet sources for supplies.
To Date these are the things that have been redone on my 1986 SunSport:
2005 Supra Guages
Paddlewheel Transducer for new Speedometer
Teak cleaned and re-oiled
Velvet Drive transmission rebuilt
Starter rebuilt
Alternator rebuilt
Ignition Coil replaced
Belts and Hoses replaced
Fuel lines and electrical wiring replaced
New interior with gunwales
Red LED interior lighting
Buff, compound, wax gelcoat
Custom Supra Graphics
WakeBoard Tower Installed
Clarion stereo remote for helm and transom
New Trailer Bunks and steps sides
Supertrapp Mufflers rebuilt
Wakeplate rebuilt
Things to finish:
New Floors
Stringer repairs if needed
Ballast System Installation
Custom Fiberglass Dash
New Tower Speakers
Tower light Bar Installation
Engine overhaul - possible EFI installation
OJ Prop
Steering Helm
Steering Box - Rudder rebuild
Here is what the new gauges look like:
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/DSCF2451.jpg
Here you can see I have removed all the interior trim panels in the front bow.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/DSC_0164.jpg
I'm tearing apart the vinyl skins on the engine cover to use as a pattern for the new skins.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/DSC_0125.jpg
New construction of the back bench seat, the seat base has yet to be constructed in this picture.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/DSC_0169.jpg
Here is the old interior and the motor box has been removed.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/DSC_0167.jpg
Reconstructing the front passenger seat and base, the base also holds a dual battery setup equiped with a deep cycle battery for my accessories and a starting battery for normal engine operation. I also installed a battery selector switch in between the two batteries. This allows me to run off my deep cycle while chillin' over in Pratter Flatts and when motoring home to the launch I can switch to my main battery.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/boat07059.jpg
Motor work and wiring under the dash.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/boat07067.jpg
Now the real work starts, I removed the old interior trim panels, cut back into the gunwales to allow for cup holders and a newer look.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/boat07049.jpg
New engine cover, the stereo is actually mounted in a custom fabricated enclosure in the back of the engine box.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/boat07050.jpg
New interior being installed
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/boat07052.jpg
At times I felt like a pretzel but in this next pic you'll see it paid off.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/boat07045.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/boat07047.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/boat07065.jpg
New graphics installed on the transom
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/boat07060.jpg
Interior installed and cleaned up. As you can see it looks pretty good but I still have the helm station to redo.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/DSC_0249.jpg
I'm finished for now until the cooler weather comes back. It's time to hit the lake.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/DSC_0243.jpg
So what do you think?
The boat had been sitting outside uncovered in a bass boat dealership for the last two years that I know of. Yes I know what your all thinking, hmmm rotten stringers and soft spots in the floors among many other cosmetic problems. Luckily the stringers are solid so far, the floor is pretty solid which is to say no noticeable soft spots for now. The gelcoat was so oxidized that the boat looked pink and white. In fact when you touched the boat your hand was covered in a white chalky residue.
Upon purchasing the boat I immediately had to replace both exhaust manifolds as they were cracked and leaking, install a new ignition switch and battery.
Here is a picture of the boat prior to any work...
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/DSCF2415.jpg
Here she is after the first wash down and all the chalky residue has been washed away.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/DSCF2445.jpg
So as you can see she needed alot of work, the interior was pretty rough but I forced myself to use the boat for the rest of the summer until winter when I could start the teardown process. I went to several local boat shows and dealerships to get ideas for my interior project. I also search local sources and internet sources for supplies.
To Date these are the things that have been redone on my 1986 SunSport:
2005 Supra Guages
Paddlewheel Transducer for new Speedometer
Teak cleaned and re-oiled
Velvet Drive transmission rebuilt
Starter rebuilt
Alternator rebuilt
Ignition Coil replaced
Belts and Hoses replaced
Fuel lines and electrical wiring replaced
New interior with gunwales
Red LED interior lighting
Buff, compound, wax gelcoat
Custom Supra Graphics
WakeBoard Tower Installed
Clarion stereo remote for helm and transom
New Trailer Bunks and steps sides
Supertrapp Mufflers rebuilt
Wakeplate rebuilt
Things to finish:
New Floors
Stringer repairs if needed
Ballast System Installation
Custom Fiberglass Dash
New Tower Speakers
Tower light Bar Installation
Engine overhaul - possible EFI installation
OJ Prop
Steering Helm
Steering Box - Rudder rebuild
Here is what the new gauges look like:
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/DSCF2451.jpg
Here you can see I have removed all the interior trim panels in the front bow.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/DSC_0164.jpg
I'm tearing apart the vinyl skins on the engine cover to use as a pattern for the new skins.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/DSC_0125.jpg
New construction of the back bench seat, the seat base has yet to be constructed in this picture.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/DSC_0169.jpg
Here is the old interior and the motor box has been removed.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/DSC_0167.jpg
Reconstructing the front passenger seat and base, the base also holds a dual battery setup equiped with a deep cycle battery for my accessories and a starting battery for normal engine operation. I also installed a battery selector switch in between the two batteries. This allows me to run off my deep cycle while chillin' over in Pratter Flatts and when motoring home to the launch I can switch to my main battery.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/boat07059.jpg
Motor work and wiring under the dash.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/boat07067.jpg
Now the real work starts, I removed the old interior trim panels, cut back into the gunwales to allow for cup holders and a newer look.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/boat07049.jpg
New engine cover, the stereo is actually mounted in a custom fabricated enclosure in the back of the engine box.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/boat07050.jpg
New interior being installed
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/boat07052.jpg
At times I felt like a pretzel but in this next pic you'll see it paid off.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/boat07045.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/boat07047.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/boat07065.jpg
New graphics installed on the transom
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/boat07060.jpg
Interior installed and cleaned up. As you can see it looks pretty good but I still have the helm station to redo.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/DSC_0249.jpg
I'm finished for now until the cooler weather comes back. It's time to hit the lake.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/rblume/DSC_0243.jpg
So what do you think?