Rivercraft Revival

[Paul S]

FLO PRO marine have them in stock.

[steelo]

Friends. It's been 12 months since I last posted on the boat.
The boat spent some time wrapped up languishing in a carport at Goolwa with no use.
One aborted attempt to start it in early 2020 saw me problem solving through new battery, 2 new filters, new fuel lines, 2 spark thingies on the lexus, a heap of fuses and a visit by an auto sparky. The next time saw a fuel pump failure. That pump stank!!
ANYWAY, saw Covid as an opportunity to freshen up the interior and get the boat going again.
New sand filter glass, tanks drained of "rank" fuel at 50 bucks labour and 100 bucks disposal fee for the 90 odd litres, new inline Bosch fuel filter (lord they're expensive) seats repainted, bases recovered and with fresh fuel I was back in the water on Thursday.
What a joyous day. Boat was brilliant. Engine sounded so sweet.
I even rang Brendan from Phillon marine (now defunct) to congratulate him on doing such a great job all those years ago when he refurbed the engine, jet and fuel system.
I'll try and put some videos up on YT if you are interested.

[steelo]

Sorry about image scaling?

[steelo]

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[Paul]

Is this the one with the clutch?  Didn't it have a step-through transom?

[steelo]

Hi Paul. Direct coupled, High windscreen, no walkthrough.
There's a step / shelf over the jet though

[hamjet41]

Awesome work Steelo - looks sharp.

What did you use for the the Gunwale strip - type and size etc? One of the 'still to do jobs' on my boat.

[steelo]

Thanks for kind words hamjet. Look back through thread. Detailed explanation of gunwhale strip.

[hamjet41]

Fluffy Duck  that?ll teach me for not reading all your post Steelo   

Did you ever experience any of the heat buckling with 200mm centres?

Cheers 

[Warwick Marflitt]

Hey everyone!!! STEELO has a boat!
Looking good Steelo... get it out and hooning around

[Matthewf/Norbert/TuiDog]

nice work Steelo

I'll buy it back now 

FYI this boat was originally owned by Barry in CHCH and was the Canty Rescue boat at the time.. it was pink then!

[Clark]

nice work Steelo

I'll buy it back now 

FYI this boat was originally owned by Barry in CHCH and was the Canty Rescue boat at the time.. it was pink then!

I remember visiting Barry with you to look at it. Gosh that seems a long time ago! 

[steelo]

Hi Clark. It?s as good today as it was when I got it in 2006.

[Matthewf/Norbert/TuiDog]

I remember visiting Barry with you to look at it. Gosh that seems a long time ago!

we were YOUNG then!!!!

we have both landed on out feet however!

[Matthewf/Norbert/TuiDog]

steelo right after i fitted the S/C and HX
All new and shiny