81 Sport Restoration

[h2o-ski]

Being work from home had it's advantages, I get to work on it during lunch breaks. I have pulled out 8 trash bags so far and probably have another 4 left. The foam was almost up to the rub rail.

My plan is to extend the floor into the closed bow for additional storage since there really was not much storage to begin with. As I have pulled foam out the bow had gotten a little flimsy so I'm thinking of glassing in some 1"x2" boards diagonally towards the front for additional strength.

Once the foam is out, I'm going to measure the locations of all the key components to make reassembly easier.

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[92Supra]

Another moisture / rot question ? I read about all these Supra owners who have replaced the floor and stringers resulting in quite a drop in hull weight, back to their original weight and they mention of how much water and weight the foam floatation had soaked up over the years.
My question is, even though I have a 92 comp ts6m with the composite floor and stringers, isn't the floatation material the same, and wouldn't a 92 be just as likely to have added weight due to wet floatation. I get that at least the stringers wouldn't need replaced making the repair much easier, but what are some thought on this? Maybe the construction process was different?
Being as I bought this used, and I have no manuals for the boat itself, does anyone have the dry weight of a 92 comp Ts6m, 351, ? I just winterized, then drained the block and hoses, took the fuel tank out and changed the rudder packing so the tank was empty when I reinstalled, so I'm going to weigh it soon. This would be as close to a "new dry weight" as I will get ( ya I will weigh the trailer empty later).
Any thoughts or info would be greatly appreciated.

[michael hunter]

92 Supra Comp TS6M had a dry weight of 2460 lbs.

[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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