More restore pictures 84 Procraft 1650

[mcgaff1]

hey guys,
here are some restore pics of my procraft started out like procraft Mike but didnt get that lucky.also dont look for completion, wife deleted the card tring to get them back (doesnt look good though) if you have any ?'s you can e mail me mcgaff@verizon.net One more thing thanks Skeeter89 for all the help I do appreciated it . mcgaff1

http://s128.photobucket.com/al...aff1/

[mcgaff1]

I think its working now.

[Rollo331]

you guys are serious about rebuilding a boat!
all you guys need is a mold and some gelcoat and you could just build your own!
Good work...

[Skeet'r89]

Hey Paul, Looks like you been given'r hell. Looks like you had to get in a little ( LOT ) deeper than I did. It looks real good. I am sure it will turn out great.

[ProcraftMike]

Are we having fun yet?? You definately have a restoration project going on there. It looks like you are doing a terrific job. You will be proud of her when you are done!

[Liemavick]

Good looking rebuild so far. Good luck the rest of the way it well worth it in the end.

Brian

1977 Procraft 1640

[Higgy]

Wow, that's a lot of work, but it's gotta be real rewarding How long has the project taken so far? I can't wait to see more progress pics, you're doing some nice looking work there

[smoot504]

WOW!! What a project

Good Job

[mcgaff1]

Thanks guys,
I started in feb. andshe was water ready by fathers day lots of time but well worth it.I had more oics but some how they got erased (wife) I will take some shot of her completed.If I could ever help a fellow BBCer out let me know, I would have never had started with out the help of many. Now if I can only get this hard water out of here. Mcgaff1

[rob4]

That project is for guys that only understand short words that rhyme. Like Nuts, and Guts! Great job...

[Skarfer]

Question for you - I have a 1983 Procraft 1540 Bass that I'm currently recarpeting. What kind of glue did you use? I bought indoor/outdoor carpet glue and it doesn't seem to be holding on the hatch covers very well. I am using liquid nails for the carpet that is wrapping around the outside and back inside on the hatch covers.........

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

[Skarfer]

Never mind - haha. I just read down through the rest of the old posts and answered my own question! I am definately taking back the carpet glue I got and getting some contact cement and some 3M spray adhesive! After thinking for a minute - I will keep the carpet glue and do the main deck areas with this.......then use the contact cement for the lids and wrapping the deck carpet!


I love this board! Get answers in plenty for whatever you need!!!!!!!!!!!

Wish me luck!

[Beast96Z]

Looks like a nice project Mcgaff. Nice avatar by the way......I'm a fellow lineman myself.

[mcgaff1]

Always nice to hear that? Hope you always go home the way you came in. Stay safe Mcgaff1

[rgirardi]

WOW I never new you got so intimate with your boat. I guess now I will have to have more respect for you at the tournaments. See ya sunday Ralph Jr

[mcgaff1]

And you thought I was just a pretty face I can read and write to. No more telling me lies on the scale mcgaff1

[ZL]

I'm considering taking on a project just like yours possible, the same year Pro-Craft 1650V.
The guy wants a $1000 for it. He says its solid, good seats, all new gauges, new tires, new trailer lights, gas tank, jackplate, fairly decent gelcoat for its age,and everything as far as livewells and stuff is working. Plan on hanging my 90hp Inline 6 Merc on it if I buy it.

What do you guys think?

Mcgaff1 do you have any finished pics.


Modified by ZL at 12:17 PM 7/26/2006

[mcgaff1]

ZL,
Nice looking rig if it is solid with no rot sound fair.I have recently sold mine for afair amount . It had a merc 135 Make sure you check real good for the signs of $$$$$$ uder the seats in the battery compartment remove them if you have to.It was afun boat to drive Let me know if I can help I think I have a wiring diagram too. mcgaff1

[21XDC]

I had the exact boat in a 1984 same colors and a 115 Mariner.... I loved that boat. Drove great and the ride was impressive for it's size....

Great work on the restore.

[ZL]

I went check the pro-craft out that I posted above. The transom and everywhere was solid, but under the console the floor was real flexible, looked like it was only 1/4 inch fiberglass thickness. The owner was 100% honest about the whole rig. Anyway I decided to pass on it, trying to stay patient and figured I'd just buy something a lot newer that requires little to no work. I restored a 1976 Hydra-Sport and it has just turned into a money barrel that never fills up.

The only problem is that, Looking for and finding that perfect used boat that will satisfy all my ambitions, is almost worse than going shopping all day with a woman.