1988 Supra Mariah: Floor and Stringer Restoration and more...

[lmnelson86]

Man I am sure glad I am past the phase of removing the old floor and foam. I am not putting the cooler or driver recessed floor pan in. Just two more things to leak or break, I'll pass!

Looks good so far man. Don't forget to take more pics than you think you'll need. I thought I took a ton but I wish I took more for reference. It's easy to get caught up in tearing S-hit apart and not documenting it.

I just got done test fitting my motor, everything's good to go. Hope to have the floor done by next Sunday.

[flipz96]

I took all the measurements of the floor layout features and the engine mount area. I created a little jig for where the furthest fwd engine mount screw locations. I referenced the edge of the strut and a point on the jig with a liner dimension since that will be staying on the hull.

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Also started pulling the floor and foam. Looks like we have another full day of pulling out soaked foam. Thats my awesome girlfriend getting down and dirty! Well kind of...we had coveralls, p100 masks, and gloves to keep most of the fiberglass dust and mud away. =)

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[flipz96]

Man I am sure glad I am past the phase of removing the old floor and foam. I am not putting the cooler or driver recessed floor pan in. Just two more things to leak or break, I'll pass!

Looks good so far man. Don't forget to take more pics than you think you'll need. I thought I took a ton but I wish I took more for reference. It's easy to get caught up in tearing S-hit apart and not documenting it.

I just got done test fitting my motor, everything's good to go. Hope to have the floor done by next Sunday.

Thanks man! You are close to the finish line my friend. I'm taking stringer measurements tomorrow since I got most of the floor out. I agree with you. I am not putting the floor pan either.

[Okie Boarder]

Lots of rot...reminds me of mine.

[lmnelson86]

Thanks man! You are close to the finish line my friend. I'm taking stringer measurements tomorrow since I got most of the floor out. I agree with you. I am not putting the floor pan either.

Good idea on the 2x4 box to retain the dimensions in the motor box area. I should have taken more time in that area with measurements, but its easy to get on a roll while removing stuff and forget to stop. I ended up getting it just about right, and there is plenty of play in the motor mounts anyway. I did a test fit of the motor yesterday and its just about perfect. Looking forward to getting the floor cut out, glassed, and installed soon!

Your boat looks good, have fun!

[lmnelson86]

Hey do you think you could do me a favor and tell me or take a picture of where the driver seat mounted to the floor? Or show me a measurement? My seat was already removed and that part of the floor torn apart when I got my boat. I am reinforcing underneath my seat, and want to put it in the correct spot. Judging by the looks of your photos, I may be placing the extra wood too far forward.

Thanks!

[flipz96]

Hey do you think you could do me a favor and tell me or take a picture of where the driver seat mounted to the floor? Or show me a measurement? My seat was already removed and that part of the floor torn apart when I got my boat. I am reinforcing underneath my seat, and want to put it in the correct spot. Judging by the looks of your photos, I may be placing the extra wood too far forward.

Thanks!

I already have the floors removed, but you can see where the floor pan indention is at the top of the picture. The floor pan begin about 15" forward of the engine mount notch/recess. If I had to guess, the middle of the seat would be at that notch. I'm going to reinforce that whole area. If you need a measurement from the transom, I can do it tomorrow.

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[flipz96]

When I bought the boat, it had a slightly bent rudder. While its out of commision and I have the gas tank out, its a good time to have it repaired. I removed the cotter pin, arm bolt, and key. I used a sledge hammer and socket to try to move the rudder out. I was careful with not damaging or "mushrooming" the top of the rudder shaft. I got it pretty far down, but it doesn't seem to want to come all the way out. It is free and clear from the prop guard so thats not the issue. Am I missing something?

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[Ptownkid]

I remember mine getting stuck on my saltare as well...I think I might have brought it back up and sanded the shaft a bit, used lots of WD40 and a hardwood dowel in the hole to beat on.

[flipz96]

I remember mine getting stuck on my saltare as well...I think I might have brought it back up and sanded the shaft a bit, used lots of WD40 and a hardwood dowel in the hole to beat on.

Thanks! I think I'm going to have to do that too!