captcrunch Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 The story starts in 1992 when I ordered my first Hewes from Central Florida Marine in Maitland, Florida. The first Hewes was a built to order 1992 Hewes Redfisher 18. What followed over the years since included Maverick, Pathfinder and the last of the lappy boats with a purchase of a 2001 Hewes Bonefisher 18 Kevlar series. I tried to buy the last boat back....not a chance, so I commenced a search for a classic Hewes lappy which ended during Thanksgiving weekend in Charleston, SC with the purchase of a 1992 Hewes Bonefisher 16 (family passed down from one generation to the next). The rehabilitation started in late January 2017 with delivery of the boat minus rigging to Deno Marine in Tampa for fiberglass work, new fuel tank, console, prepping and painting. Central Florida Marine in Maitland installed the new Yamaha 70, all new rigging, and new E Z Loader trailer. Blue Point Fabrication in Titusville installed the new poling platform/seat back, console hand rail/seat back, and the floor rack for the cooler seat. Paul at Central Florida Marine installed the new bimini top. Installed new Power Pole 8 ft Blade. Early January 2017 Ready for Deno Marine. Central Florida Marine Ready for Engine Install (June 2017). Finished Rehabilitation October 2017. View of Interior Port Live Well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captcrunch Posted July 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 BTW.... the 3.5 inch diameter aluminum disc produced by Heiclaire.com shown is installed over a former hole forward of the retractable bow cleat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftcoastangler Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 Beautiful boat! just purchased this same boat (1993 hull) up in crystal river. I think I’m gonna follow your lead and have Deno Boatworks help me restore my hull. just curious, how does that 70hp Yamaha run on that boat? What kind of speeds are you getting with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captcrunch Posted November 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 I like this motor. Plenty of power for use. Very efficient and light. Suggest that you shop at least three places for fiberglass and painting. Get a written quote with details of work to be completed and payment schedule. Restoration is expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurem Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 beautiful work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captcrunch Posted November 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 Started at Thanksgiving 2016, finished September 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 Absolutely beautiful work! I imagine the registration numbers deserve to be in gold leaf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captcrunch Posted November 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 I give most of the credit to Gordon and Rick at Central Florida Marine in Maitland, with great appreciation for the fine work by Blue Point Fabrication in Titusville. Advise anyone to think and seek advice on whether to buff, paint or gel coat the boat. Time and money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftcoastangler Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 On 11/14/2017 at 1:54 PM, captcrunch said: I like this motor. Plenty of power for use. Very efficient and light. Suggest that you shop at least three places for fiberglass and painting. Get a written quote with details of work to be completed and payment schedule. Restoration is expensive. Any chance you can message me and give me a few details of your experience with the folks at Deno? My 93 bonefisher doesn’t need any fiberglass work (that I’m aware of) but I need wet sand and buffing, maybe some gel coat in different areas and I’m considering a new color. Any info you can provide would be very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captcrunch Posted November 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 leftcoastangler I sent you a message with contact information. Please call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captcrunch Posted April 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 Update on boat . Photos added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JEM Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 Nice looking classic! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captcrunch Posted October 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 Replaced rub rail with new Barbour plastics one piece rub rail with insert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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