Been busy last few months with a few minor repairs and improvements to the 16 that we acquired last year.
The steering got real stiff so had hydraulic steering installed. We raised the engine one bolt hole, but I haven’t had a chance to test it yet. The plastic insert in splash well was cracked up. Since no longer needed with new steering I covered up the space.
The port seat base was cracked, so ripped out carpet and had a friend that does minor fiberglass work reinforce both sides for me. The foot board under dash leading to bow space had a factory made glove box on port side only with absolutely no access to bow on either side. Hated the lack of storage and seeing the gas tank too. I cut out access to starboard side to match port, carpeted, then closed in with cover material with snaps for easy access and finishing off whole area.
Bench seat had built in cooler taking up 2/3rds of the under seat storage space. We never intended to use anyway, so removed for more storage. Put new carpet throughout boat. I wanted to go grey but Sandy insisted we use Teal to keep retro look.
I was excited to put the new windshield P-shaped gasket to use. Removed the old foam seal and used two-sided clear tape to hold new gasket in place during install. Worked pretty good and real happy with the end result, except I recommend you make ends long enough to go under both bracket screws. Stretch it slightly before you screw it down so it doesn’t sag or get loose in corners.
Lastly I had a new cover built. I designed it to seal/snap tight around transom and splash well to keep rodents out when stored.
Next week I intend to splash the boat and bring the trailer home for bunk rework and a few other items. I want to fix it up like I’ve done others, full drive on/off where I’m not worried about missing a roller and gouging up hull. I’ll post some pics of before and after.
Excellent boating weather on the way… can’t wait to get it out. Lake Austin here we come!
Here are some pictures of the work...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/cf5RGS8tvLa5LoRN9