1972 Schuster Tahiti Sweet 16 Stringer-Tansom-Floor Replacement

**Creekrat** · 11-29-2015, 08:20 PM

After 43 years of running hard it's finally time to replace the rotten stringer, transom and floor in our 1972 Schuster Tahiti. It should survive after I'm long gone...

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**Creekrat** · 11-29-2015, 08:24 PM

More shots of the work...

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**Karsten** · 11-29-2015, 10:16 PM

Great job. I was thinking something was way different between your 1972 Schuster and May 1971 then I see yours in a Low Pro Deck and mine is a Torino.

Karsten

**Creekrat** · 12-22-2015, 11:02 PM

Thanks Karsten! The new carpet is glued in and seat bunks installed-had to make new glassed in supports. Adding another photo of the transom work. Thanks to Scotty and Gary!
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**Karsten** · 12-22-2015, 11:21 PM

Probably to late for a couple tips......Shorten the seat bases about 1.5 inches on the front and rear edges so people don't think they are for steppin on and go flying.

Maybe add some head rests to keep heads from getting banged from front and back seat passengers.

See the shorter seat bases....Same frames but the removable seat bases are shorter.

Karsten