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.

[Topflitegraphics]

Originally Posted by erebus

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

Genetic - My family has a history of heart disease. As a result, for the past 10 years or so, I have tried to eat decent, NEVER eat McDonalds (in about 25 years or more) or pretty much any other fast food. I don't like fried foods. When eating out, if a meal comes with fries, I almost always ask for rice or veggies instead. I am in decent shape at age 51 - 6'3" tall & 225#'s. My last few check ups have had near perfect blood work with cholesterol only a little high (yes, it could be a little lower), NEVER had any high blood pressure issues.

The doctor basically said, if I was not as active as I am and was not in as good of shape as I am, it probably would have happened even sooner - how is THAT for scary!

He did say no more pork or shellfish - won't miss pork but the shellfish will kind of suck. I plan on getting back down to 199#'s. That is what I weighed when my wife and I got married in 1996. Already dropped 4#'s since the "incident" and think can get down to 199 in 3 months in time for our 22nd wedding anniversary

[Topflitegraphics]

Finally got the old outboard off and the shipped to the buyer in VA.

Hope to do the hubs and bearing on the trailer Friday and bring her up to the house this weekend. Then either start on the transom myself or hire a pro. Still not sure which route I want to go yet.

[Topflitegraphics]

Finished moving out of the old shop. Boat is now at the house in PSL. Hope to start removing the transom this week.