My 1978 Master Angler Refresh

[caper]

Originally Posted by Topflitegraphics

I have pretty much decided to keep her. If I can find somebody reasonable to repair the transom that can also do it in a timely manner, I will go that route. Been verbally quoted 4k for coosa rebuild and 3500 for plywood. Both said it would be about a month
Seems kind of high to me.

Is that what the going rate is for this type of job? Also, seems like a long time for something that can probably be done in less than a week...

Money sounds about right - sadly.

[Topflitegraphics]

yeah, money is a little tigt having just closed on a new home and not knowing how high my hospital bills will be from my heart attack. Plus, being self-employed, taking time off from work is a factor as well. Guess I will have to see what the cardiologist says on Wednesday anyways before making too many concrete plans...

[Vezo, Part II]

Hope you are feeling better, sorry for the news, we’re basically the same age. I had my 79 MA’s transom replaced back in ‘99, prior to hanging the new Johnson 175 carbed. Unfortunately, this was also prior to this site, and I was not advised to raise transom to 25”. If I were you, I would seriously consider this. Be well.

Vezo, Part II

Beautiful restore, BTW!!!

[Topflitegraphics]

Thanks, I am feeling WAY better than last Monday LOL Will know on Wednesday what the cardiologist says I need to do. from now on

Yeah, really torn about raising it or not. I am afraid if I raise it, I will have to lose the splash well/cover that is one of the unique parts of the boat...

[Vezo, Part II]

I understand. Trying to get feedback from the member building the splashwell to see if he is interested in building the cowling over the outboard. He is so very close.

Part II

[Topflitegraphics]

Visit to the Dr's went well. He told my wife and I that it was pretty much a genetic heart attack. All of my other arteries are 100% clear it was "just" the posterior descending cardiac artery that was 100% blocked. He told me to take it nice and easy for the next week and then "ease back into life." Even said he feels I will be off all medications within 3 months.

SO, I may just try and tackle the transom myself after all. Giving serious thought to pouring it. Spent some time reading about the process and am sure I can handle it.

[erebus]

Originally Posted by Topflitegraphics

...pretty much a genetic heart attack...

Wait, is that genetic or generic?
Either way, good job on still being upright.