Haines Signature 1850L Rebuild and Refurbishment on going project.

[Jarrah Jack]

You'll have done very well and will have a boat that will last for a very long time.

Another thing with the Sigs is the colored gelcoat that goes powdery. My '97 520 had it on the side that got the sun and hopefully it was fixed before my 2001 540 was built. Its lived in a shed so hard to tell at this stage. No amount of polishing cures it.

[burleygu]

Jack I did a little test spot and what I did was lightly sand the area with 1000 grit wet and dry then gave it a really solid cut with a polisher then rubbed some wax into it and it came up 100%

[LittleSkipper]

Are you replacing the old Mariner outboard?

[burleygu]

Are you replacing the old Mariner outboard?

Mate I'm going to use it until it starts giving me dramas. It runs and sounds great and only has a genuine 390 hours. The overall condition of the motor is amazing for its age. Once it's back on the boat it will be getting new head gaskets thermostats carbie tune etc. and will be on there until it gets worrying. If I do replace it it will probably be with a brand new 175 2 stroke Yamaha.

[tropicrows]

In that case you better put a bigger fuel tank in, if your going to 1770....

[2IC]

Hi Tim was having a beer with Bruce & Dave on the weekend,, the boys were saying you had a new/old boat that you were doing up,, mate you are doing a wonderful job there, when complete will be a great boat & I agree with Bruce that a bigger fuel tank will be the way to go ,,, so when you upgrade the to a 2 stroke or better still 4 stroke your fishing range will be a whole lot wider,, anyway mate enjoy the project
Cheers

[burleygu]

Thanks for that bill. I have always loved the mid 90's haines and I thought this would be the best way to go about it. the fuel tank that came in the boat is around 230 - 250 litres. and its still the original tank from when the boat was made. I agree with you that 2 strokes use a lot more fuel then a 4 stroke, However a 2 stroke motor matched with the correct size hull can also get pretty reasonable figures. My neighbours boat is a 20 something foot savage marlin with a 200hp 2 stroke Yamaha I believe its a 96 model. We can go from bribie out to hutchies fish all around the cape area down to tangas and back to bribie plus all the running around for the day for roughly 80 liters. But at this stage I think the old mariner will get a few fishing trips in anyhow

[burleygu]

Ground out the remainder of one of the center stringer and polished all of the surrounding areas ready to start cutting and fitting one of the main stringers. Cause im doing this a little bit at a time Im forever filling the boat with dust So im regulary cleaning it everytime before I start to fit timber work or fiberglass. I decided to give the boat a quick hose out this afternoon whilst the boat was tilted up substantially. take note on how much water is not draining away due to it having no or blocked drain holes. It is bloody horrible workmanship. And I urge anybody with a hull around the same age to inspect what the bottom of theres is like.

[tropicrows]

Agreed Tim, not a very good design at all. Glad your having fun and enjoying yourself.

[netmaker]

great stuff tim. I also am a fan of buying old and cheap and spending the dough to repair and replace so you know what has and hasn't been done. be careful tho as if you keep going the way you are, you won't be able to keep any live fish under your floor anymore...

[Horse]

Gee Tim, haven't you finished it yet? You've been at it for over a week now. I hope the glass dust isn't causing too much discomfort

[burleygu]

Dave im sure if fish found there way under there they would have abit of a smell to them after not so long! Was I meant to have it finished in a week! nothing like pressure will be a few months to get all done. Especially if this wet weather keeps up. I cant get the boat right under my carport so when it rains it slows things up greatly! also doesn't help that the idiots in bunnings cant store there plywood correctly and every sheet has huge bows in it due to only being chocked in one corner. So will have to go elsewere to get some ply as I need it for the middle stringer so needs to be perfectly straightish.

On another note the back seat that came out of the boat is FREE! to a good home if you know anyone with a old sig who may be interested condtion is reasonable.

[burleygu]

Didn't achieve anything today but some more photos from when I purchased the boat. I think the sink will be the perfect place for some ice and a 6 pack! Also of the back seat free if anyone wants it or it will be sent to the tip

[thelump]

Only a 6 pack Tim????

[tropicrows]

Nice and sunny today tim, get into lad. Get the girlfriend helping you, I had my daughter's mixing resin while I glassed. So much fun to be had. Will send you some pics from 1770 on bills phone, its the only phone I know that gets reception 60km offshore.