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Emerald 1980 Intimidator restoration project
Speedy G:
Hi guys,
My uncle bought an intimidator in 1988, and I bought it in december after he passed. Unfortunately he converted it to an outboard motor so the boat is not in its original form. The engine is a 200hp 1988 yamaha 2 stroke with only 412 hours. So, what's the project involve? The floor and bottom are in good shape, no need for a full restoration. The deck isn't soft although there's signs of wear. Most of all, it needs a new interior and new top gelcoat. I'm thinking of keeping the original exterior colors, but redoing the interior differently. Where I'm keeping the boat there is a lot of humidity, so it could take weeks for the carpet to dry. I'm opting for either finishing the floor in gelcoat with anti-skid or vinyl epa wood simulation flooring, but not sure. Recommendations welcome.
The engine is finally in working order, I replaced all the electrical parts and she fires right up. We're at high altitude at 6200ft of altitude, so we lose about 20% of power on the 200 Yamy. Not sure what prop yet since I my odometer is shot, and I'm not sure it's jetted right for the altitude. The current prop is a 21-M, but I think it runs out of In any case, I'm uploading the pics as an eye opener. All suggestions are appreciated.
Speedy G
Hyperacme:
Welcome to the forum Speedy G !
I think 1986 was last year for the Timmi's.
Look on right side of stern, under rub rail for the HIN, last four digits are year & month built.
M = model year
XX = year built
X = month built .. A = Aug. / B = Sept. / C = Oct. / D = Nov. / etc.
Most of the 1980's blue metal flake gel faded to a green over time, check under a cleat or bow light for original color.
Do you want to do original style and color of vinyl ?
Most prop mfg. have a prop calculation chart on there web site.
You could take a test run and see what RPM's your running with the 21 P prop first, it could be right.
1980 Timmi
https://www.glastron.com/uploads/2017/3/Intimidator.jpg
1981 Timmi
https://www.glastron.com/uploads/2017/3/Intimidator1.jpg
1981 P.I.G.
https://www.glastron.com/uploads/2017/3/1981-Glastron-PIG.pdf
1982 Timmi
https://www.glastron.com/uploads/2017/3/IMTIMIDATOR.jpg
1982 P.I.G.
https://www.glastron.com/uploads/2017/3/1982-Glastron-25th-Anniversary.pdf
1984 Timmi
https://www.glastron.com/uploads/2017/3/CVX18CVX20-Intimidator.jpg
1984 P.I.G.
https://www.glastron.com/uploads/2017/3/1984-Glastron-PIG.pdf
1985 Timmi
https://www.glastron.com/uploads/2017/3/CVX18Intimidator.jpg
1985 P.I.G.
https://www.glastron.com/uploads/2017/3/1985-Glastron-PIG.pdf
1986 Timmi
https://www.glastron.com/uploads/2017/3/CVX2012.jpg
1986 P.I.G.
https://www.glastron.com/uploads/2017/3/1986-Glastron-PIG.pdf
Plugcheck:
Interesting project, converting a Timi into a Sprint. Hard to grasp the amount of time required to do that. The splash well is nicely grafted in. As for exterior finish, if the metalfake is still good, you could spray a gelcoat, maybe with some tint to resto it. Just plan on sanding a lot. Removing the carpet and using awl grip or vinyl would prolong the floor since carpet would hold water longer.
still_fishin:
Well if you want to go another route.......I have a couple things you may be interested in, three actually. One is a mold for the intimadator hoods to, two is an original overhang that would hold the exhaust tips, three is the exhaust exhaust tips. If your interested let me know.
Speedy G:
Thanks for the welcome guys! I thought about trying to restore the gelcoat but there's bad repairs and also a lot of spiderweb cracks. Also I'm fine with the current motor so no Timi rear, although I'd love it. I know if I were to go that way I'd probably end up supercharging the V8 and get into too much trouble. For now it's a sprint wanna be. Thanks for the info!!!
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