MrLappy Posted June 1, 2019 Report Share Posted June 1, 2019 Whats up guys, Well there was some family dispute about the 77 Redfisher I got from my dad, So being the good big brother I gave it to my brother and picked me up another Lappy Project. As the title says, I picked up an "all original" 1972 Bonefisher. I got a hell of a deal on this thing and I am excited to start the project. I found it on boattrader.com and went and looked at it and it was DEEP in this guys backyard in Coral Gables, Fl and couldn't walk away without it. My plan is to get the 1985 Yamaha 115 running. Previous owner said it ran but was getting an oil alarm before he stored it. So I'm going to be checking that out plus changing the impeller and lower unit oil and a laundry list of other minor things for the first attack. Then some sanding and throwing a quick layer of Paint and non-skid down just to enjoy the boat until fall. I predict this winter I will tear into her and restore this beaut'. **Does anyone have a spreadsheet of the original color options these boats had in 1972? Id like to keep it somewhat in its era.** 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpn Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 that's a cool looking vintage boat. I would have scooped it up too, fun project. looking forward to pics of the progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 I will ask my brother-in-law what the original colors were since he worked for Bob Hewes on the river starting in 75/76. The original boats did not have a poling platform, they started installing them around 74. Great classic, I am in Miami so I would have snatched it up too. Keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 I was gonna guess you could get any color you wanted as long as you wanted off white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrLappy Posted June 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 10 hours ago, HoneyB said: I was gonna guess you could get any color you wanted as long as you wanted off white I really am not a fan of the off white haha might go plain white just to keep it simple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted June 6, 2019 Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 Oyster White is a great color if you decide on white. I have used it on more than one older boat. Quaternary White is tinted just enough to knock the glare down that you will get from pure white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted June 6, 2019 Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 Yeah, pure white will blind you reflecting off of the deck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrLappy Posted June 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 1 hour ago, MuddyBottomBluz said: Yeah, pure white will blind you reflecting off of the deck. Not gonna do gloss white, will make sure it’s matte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpn Posted June 6, 2019 Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 Never seen a matte finish on any skiff. The shine is not what blinds you, its the color, so anything but pure white. The shine looks great. a matte finish might look kinda uncared for and sunburned. A Matterhorn white has a greyish/blue tint rather than a yellow/tan tint... and looks mmm good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodolboat Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 I like the layout with the side console Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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