SlapLappy Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 Hello, all. I’m brand new to the MBG forum. I’ve checked out many of your posts leading up to my decision to buy this beauty...see photos. Anyhow, as you can imagine it needs all new structural material, power, wiring, and accessories...the full Monty. But it’s a piece of history and I won’t be rushing it. So as we embark on this project, I will be leaning on everybody’s knowledge in here to help us bring this girl back to her former glory. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlapLappy Posted June 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Update, I have stripped all hardware, the console, poling platform, cut the ill-devised front deck out to restore original shape, separated and flipped the top cap. Plenty of rotten wood there! ...looking for advice on the following: Fiberglass tricks Best filler/faring putty to use coosa board use building stringers deck layout electronics power recommendation thanks in in advance for your insights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 Man I need to check this section more often! SL let me know if you need any specs on an original (89 or earlier) Hewes. Just an FYI no poling platforms existed in 72 so you definitely have an aftermarket. But the original designer of the first poling platform has passed, but the builder of the first poling platform is still alive and still welding! Keep us posted and I promise I will check in on this page! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlapLappy Posted July 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Thanks for the info Bluz! I am likely looking at getting a custom platform made at action welding in Cape Coral, but that’s way down the road. Here is the latest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Great work....thanks for sharing Have you done this before....or are you learning as you do it ? Big project....but, will be very rewarding..... dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 You are in it for sure! It is a lot of work but the pride you'll feel upon accomplishment is worth it. Get ready for all the comments at the boat ramp, traffic lights, etc. Because of the legacy those boats have many of people have a story about one and they just love the lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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