81 Sport Restoration

[92Supra]

I just crossed the scales today and I was 3180 lbs so I feel pretty good about that. I have an original single axle trailer and it will be spring before I get the boat off the trailer to weigh it alone.
I was not able to drop wheel and crank the tongue off the truck which would add a little more weight to the scale reading, due to the weigh cop pulling in to the scales.

[h2o-ski]

I have pulled out all the foam under the bow. A flush cut pull saw and a long pry bar allowed me to pull large chunks of foam out. I have also removed what was left of carpet and odds and ends. Once I got everything out, I noticed that the deck slants to the middle of the boat. Is there a reason for that or do I continue my plan of making the deck level?

[Mischief IV]

Read over this thread:

https://forum.supraboats.com/showthr...sport+overhaul

Page two has some pics I posted showing underneath the floor on my Rider.
The floor itself is flat as a pancake, not slanted; however underneath the floor starting at bow, it slants significantly so all the water drains in bilge area.
Is that what you are asking about?
Right below front of motor is the lowest spot in bilge. Bilge pump should go there.
Have more pics if you want me to post some up if you need additional help.

[ClayCollins]

I'm sure this is way too late to be of any help, but just in case, I had the same issue with my ski pole and frame in my 1985 Rider. The aluminum welded itself to the steel frame. There was quite a bit of corrosion on the aluminum near the base as well, which made me uncomfortable trying to reuse it. Instead, I bought a Mastercraft 48" stainless steel ski pole from Great Lakes Skipper and had a fabrication shop make an exact duplicate of the old steel frame. Then I had it powder coated. Here's a picture of the old and new before powder coating. The fab shop charged $650 and powder coating was $85.
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