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Super Skeeter Rebuild Thread (Pic Heavy)
Posted on 2/23/17 at 7:57 pm
Posted on 2/23/17 at 7:57 pm
After searching craigslist and classifieds all over the south for over a month, I found this early 60's Super Skeeter in Texas for next to nothing. Since then, I've been working on restoring it here and there, slowly turning her into a micro skiff to pole around and fly fish from. This is my first time working with fiberglass, so you cull bucks be nice.
I'll update this thread periodically when I feel like I've made some more progress
I'll update this thread periodically when I feel like I've made some more progress
This post was edited on 5/6/18 at 2:57 pm
Posted on 2/23/17 at 8:01 pm to MrCoachKlein
Badass. That motor is awesome
Posted on 2/23/17 at 8:02 pm to MrCoachKlein
Love these threads! Looks awesome bro. Keep the progress pics coming.
Posted on 2/23/17 at 8:06 pm to reds on reds on reds
I originally wanted an old Evinrude, but that Merc has been restored to showroom condition with all new components. I couldn't pass it up considering that I'm practically stealing it
Posted on 2/23/17 at 8:13 pm to reds on reds on reds
quote:
Badass. That motor is awesome
My exact words...
Posted on 2/23/17 at 8:16 pm to MrCoachKlein
This is awesome! Can't wait to see the finished product
Posted on 2/23/17 at 10:04 pm to MrCoachKlein
That's awesome!
Guys on the "skeeter boat owners group" Facebook page would get a kick out of this if you have Facebook
Guys on the "skeeter boat owners group" Facebook page would get a kick out of this if you have Facebook
Posted on 2/24/17 at 7:00 am to MrCoachKlein
That motor is bad arse! What does something like that go for?
Posted on 2/24/17 at 7:13 am to MrCoachKlein
How much does the boat weigh?
Posted on 2/24/17 at 7:17 am to jdavid1
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jdavid1
I'm helping an old man around his fiberglass shop when I have time, he's repaying me with materials/knowledge
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reds
If I had to guess, somewhere between an NMZ and a Classic. The original owner told me it was rated for a 15 back in the day
This post was edited on 2/24/17 at 7:23 am
Posted on 2/24/17 at 7:26 am to MrCoachKlein
Awesome man. That's gonna be a fun little boat
Posted on 2/24/17 at 7:32 am to jdavid1
That is going to be a badass lil skiff. Can't wait to see final product.
Posted on 2/24/17 at 7:44 am to MrCoachKlein
Son that is going to be killer
Crazy how it still had good papers on it. You found the needle in the haystack.
Crazy how it still had good papers on it. You found the needle in the haystack.
Posted on 2/24/17 at 8:03 am to MrCoachKlein
This is awesome. Will be following.
Posted on 2/24/17 at 8:06 am to lsugrad35
current skeeter owner checking in. Very cool.
Posted on 2/24/17 at 8:16 am to MrCoachKlein
quote:Dang-you would not save weight with brand new. I am shocked. I guess I just assumed the new ones would weight less.
this 15hp weighs 70lbs
Posted on 2/24/17 at 10:43 am to MrCoachKlein
That is a good looking restoration. The skeeter owners tournament (Lake Fork) used to have an antique and classic division that you could eventually enter that beauty in.
I did a full restoration/modification on my granddaddy's 1972 skeeter K 4 metro. Still has the original 1971 Chrysler 70HP and the 1971 motorguide trolling motor.
I did a full restoration/modification on my granddaddy's 1972 skeeter K 4 metro. Still has the original 1971 Chrysler 70HP and the 1971 motorguide trolling motor.
Posted on 2/24/17 at 12:51 pm to MrCoachKlein
Awesome project, that should float dam shallow!! Reminds me of my 1960's runabout restore. It's always fun riding around and getting thumbs up on your slick ride.
Posted on 3/8/17 at 9:35 pm to MrCoachKlein
Things slowed down a bit due to a flesh wound but I'm back at it, here's an update for those who are interested
This post was edited on 5/6/18 at 3:00 pm
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