1964 Land Rover and 29 ft Bartneder - Huntington NY - 1969
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Sweet Forever Update
Email from George Barth on April 19, 2010 in Charleston SC
Spring has sprung. I spread Sweet Forever's stern wings with little wedges to get in some caulk. Then I repaired the rotten splash rail with some white oak. I replaced the nuts that hold the propeller to the shaft and drilled a hole through the nut and shaft and put in a cotter pin. I also ground off the old iron strut nuts and replaced them with stainless steel.
Now hear this!!! The head mechanic at Pierside Boatworks where I work, came over last weekend to go over the engine to see if it was worth saving. The starter wasn't up to the task, so I took it apart and fixed a loose wire and bolted the starter back on, I crossed my fingers and turned the key. She fired up!!! For about three seconds. Then the starter died so I couldn't try again. I have since found a new starter online and expect its delivery soon, and I can't wait to hear that engine roar again. How long has it been? 15 years? You won't believe the black crap that got blasted out of the exhaust! Mostly rust from the exhaust manifold.
Amway, just keeping you posted on the progress. Roy named the boat well. She is Sweet, and she is Forever. Roy's spirit has been with me from the start in getting the boat back into shape. We've had a few arguments about procedure and quality control, but I always win the argument because, hey! Who's doing all the grunt work here? hee hee
I know Roy will win in the end when we get Sweet Forever's bow teaching the Folly Beach surf a thing or two.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
MAKO 17
My 1974 MAKO 17 is finally put back together and Runs great :) Cooper and I went fishing today. I built a hatch flap out of Pacific Blue Sunbrella and added a nautical star for good luck. I also built a helm seat cushion which is very comfortable.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
"The Sweet Forever" - Progress
I spent the weekend in Charleston helping my dad work on the boat. We removed some rotten wood and worked on the engine. After an hour of trouble shooting we replaced the battery cables and were able to turn the engine over a few times just to lube up the pistons. Very good sign :) George is starting to build a step in front of the engine to hide the battery and bilge and a leaning post style helm seat. Won't be long now before we are crusing down the ICW. George wants all the Bates clan to use the boat or at least take a ride when he is finished :)
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