18' Action Marine Restoration Project

[CaptainCraiger]

I just Brought home my Winter project. It is a 1986 18' Action Marine restoration that was started but gave up on. The transom & Floor & additional knees have been done but that is it. I am planning on putting a slightly modified 200 merc with a 15" offshore mid. The fun begins.

[CaptainCraiger]

1986 18' Action Marine

[CaptainCraiger]

More Pictures & picture of Engine

[frederick55]

Interesting mod done to the well! Is the upright brace missing under the bow? Working on one right now myself. What are you repainting with?

[CaptainCraiger]

Interesting mod done to the well! Is the upright brace missing under the bow? Working on one right now myself. What are you repainting with?

I am not that familiar with the boat on how it was built. I am not sure if a brace is missing or not. There is no brace there & it looks there was never on there, but the floor was replaced & it is solid. I am not sure what I am doing about paint yet. What model are you working on? Do you have a picture of the Fuel tank? I am thinking about putting the fuel tank in the stern & putting the battery under the bow. I am still in thinking stage on what to do.

Craig

[dazigg]

Awesome Craigger!

[CaptainCraiger]

Awesome Craigger!

Jeff the boat was in your front yard yesterday. Chad helped me get it yesterday morning. I hope all is well with your paramount. Yes, it is going to be an awesome winter project. I hope to see you again soon, Maybe Sebring?

Craig

[Hot Shot Merc]

Good luck with the project. I wouldnt put the battery in the bow. Most actions have a battery box reccessed into the floor in the center just aft of that rear seat stringer you have. It would be half way under the floor and infront of your fuel tank. I have a 20 action in that same condition just trying to save the funds to get moving on it.

[dazigg]

Jeff the boat was in your front yard yesterday. Chad helped me get it yesterday morning. I hope all is well with your paramount. Yes, it is going to be an awesome winter project. I hope to see you again soon, Maybe Sebring?

Craig

Ill be damned Craig, sorry I missed you. I must've been at my little guys soccer game. I've got my boat back but haven't run her yet. Hopefully soon.

[frederick55]

I am working on a 1989 18', and also owned an '83 18'. My brace was also out on the '89, but I replaced it when I did the floor. The tank is in the stern between the transom knees and allows for battery placement to the port side of the tank. If I used a larger tank, I would mount it on center, in front of the tank. I agree with Hotshot on not putting the battery in the bow. Long cables have more voltage drop, and you don't want the weight up there, not to mention the pounding.You need the support under the bow if you walk on it.

[Mr. Action]

You have a 18 race 2 decks were available 1 with well other with scoop

[SHAWNO]

You have a 18 race 2 decks were available 1 with well other with scoop

i think that was george allens boat at one time

[frederick55]

You have a 18 race 2 decks were available 1 with well other with scoop

Cool that you did that. First one I've seen but goes well on the hull! If it had been available in '83, I would've had to have it.

[Mr. Action]

i think that was george allens boat at one time

Poor boat had a scumbag for a owner ohwell seems to b in good hands now I remember he had a cross flow on it

[CaptainCraiger]

You have a 18 race 2 decks were available 1 with well other with scoop

What size gas tank did you put in the boat, It seems to be a lower deck. there is only 9 3/4 inches clearance between the floor & top deck. Do you recommend reinstalling a support for the deck? I walked on the deck & it seemed pretty solid without a support.