'87 Comp TS6m Restoration

[87 Supra Comp TS6m]

Plan to document my boat overhaul. Boat is originally purchased by PO in MA. I bought it from PO in '96. Since then it has primarily been used in MN with one year in FL. It's been with me through my 20's & 30's and from bachelorhood to 2 kids. Lots of good & funny memories, so I'm going to dive in over my head and hope for the best when I'm done. I've enjoyed the threads from many of you in similiar situations (Okie, Sybr, mike, Rigr etc.) I'll do my best to document as I go along. More to come...

[87SunSportMikeyD]

Glad to have another MN neighbor!

[87 Supra Comp TS6m]

Mikey...Neighbors indeed, I've enjoyed reading your posts so thanks for doing that.

I had hoped that my two soft spots could simply be patched. I removed the carpet and cut away the floor. It has now become apparent at minimum I need to get the soggy foam out and assess the stringers. This means I'll need to at least take out the entire floor from drivers seat back. I'm hoping that my closed bow will save me some work in front of the drivers seat as that area appears mint on the top-side. While I'm at it, I plan to upgrade the following...

- 18' steering cable package
- Fuel pump & lines
- 3" blowers and vent lines
- Stereo
- Remove pylon/skylon and install rack
- Convert rear ski locker to a beverage cooler

[Okie Boarder]

One thing I noticed with mine and I'm sure others can attest to is that the stringers and cross supports were soaking wet even in areas where there was no evidence of water pooling. The wood wicks the water from other areas. If you find that the stringers are questionable, pull the cap and do it right...rip all the old stuff out.

[87SunSportMikeyD]

Oh man that really sucks - how big were the soft spots before you opened her up? Oakie you're gonna give me nightmares...

[dshaff24]

Oh man that really sucks - how big were the soft spots before you opened her up? Oakie you're gonna give me nightmares...

To be honest, Id bet that there isn't a pre 90's supra that doesn't have stringer rot!

[87 Supra Comp TS6m]

Oh man that really sucks - how big were the soft spots before you opened her up? Oakie you're gonna give me nightmares...

Two summers ago I first noticed one the size of silver dollar at the feet of the passenger seat. This last summer it had grown to frisbee sized and I found a second near the back seat the size of a silver dollar. I'm going out right now for ~2 hrs to cut more floor out and start to get a better feel for how compromised the stringers are.

[jannypan]

Glad to have another MN neighbor!

[87 Supra Comp TS6m]

Sold for $1750, I've got a 2001 Tige that I'm very happy with so far.

ngavdba - Everyone's entitled to their own opinion and you certainly have yours. I believe there's good *free* DIY documentation on the process of dismantling a boat in this thread. Don't hold your breath on the new owner documenting the ending, especially with viewpoints like yours.