Don't think so. We are on Big Island, Hilo area. Big Fluke in Hawaii too?
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So let's start at the beginning. My buddy (hereafter we) purchased this boat. We went out to tow it home. Yes, that is a steel boxed rail frame trailer used exclusively in saltwater here. It has seen better days.
The PO had to weld a gusset b/c it had so many holes it didn't throw a shadow. The grease caps are missing and it took a whole tube of grease to repackage the zinc fittings for the short but off road and down a mountain journey to our boatyard (my backyard). The surge brakes are bone dry and ft he cap was immovable. The hitch is so rusty that we weren't even sure it locked in place but we successfully made the trip.
We are trying to get a local brothah to weld us an aluminum one. In meanwhile, new actuator, winch, strap, and brakes are on way.
After taking a look at the boat. That is a truck bed tool box on right that has a foam seat on top. And a DIY wood box on left with a foam seat on top. Both had their own ecosystems going from the foam used. Ingenious but time for some upgrades.
We decided to prioritize engine repair, fuel system, and electrical system. Engine Wouldn't start and no spark. 3 year old gas. Stink of the fuel tanks was enough to make me puke...literally.
This is the hose drain plug Suzuki installed. This is a picture of dried salt that has been sitting in here for years. Took a while but it is cleaned out now. Still need to clean injectors, replace all rubber hoses and on and on the story goes. But hey, she's running!
Motor dried salt
You might call this a redneck repair. We call this island Effeciency. Or you know you puna when...
Motor and bracket
It actually worked quite well according to PO. My friend and I decided we weren't gonna try it out. We are replacing with a Hermco style double with swim from a local builder.
During the course of investigation, we found rotten transom and partially rotten rib (battery boxes are) due to swamp pictured below. I have been inspired by Blue_Heron and I will grind down fiberglass install foam and glass it in to try to funnel this out....
Transom first, rib second...
More updates to come. We built a gantry crane and an engine stand. The engine has been removed. The outboard bracket has been removed. The DIY rigging sleeve has been
removed.
On to cutting back the deck and transom removal. Trying not to remove the cap if I can help it. Wish me luck...