Delcraft Tunnel Boat Complete Restoration

**FUJIMO** · 11-22-2023, 09:37 PM

**FUJIMO** · 11-22-2023, 09:38 PM

...gunna havta sink her deep at the ramp ta floatr tom...

**Tom Smyth** · 12-03-2023, 10:43 AM

WELL IT HAS BEEN ALMOST 2 YEARS, but the wood work is finally done. Looks like a boat again. finishing details, more epoxy coats , paint and then rigging. Have learned a LOT and have to shout out to MARK NELSON for his guidance and expertise through this process. Enjoy the pics...

**Tom Smyth** · 12-08-2023, 04:03 PM

Wheeled it out, gave it a good vacuum and rinsed out the inside. First bath. Getting ready for final coat of epoxy…….

**Tom Smyth** · 12-24-2023, 08:19 PM

taking a break from the boat to build the powerhead for the 1350 that will go on it. Be back on the boat in January.. Merry christmas to all...

**1954bmw** · 12-25-2023, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by Tom Smyth

taking a break from the boat to build the powerhead for the 1350 that will go on it. Be back on the boat in January.. Merry christmas to all...

Merry Christmas to you sir, will you show the rebuild on this thread or start a new one???

**Tom Smyth** · 12-25-2023, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by 1954bmw

Merry Christmas to you sir, will you show the rebuild on this thread or start a new one???

Not going to post on here . Over on Only Inlines on farcebook

**Tom Smyth** · 01-13-2024, 07:19 PM

A few quick pics of the powerhead...

**1954bmw** · 01-14-2024, 11:18 AM

That's cheating, using two rings instead of three, are they a little easier to install or do they still go dink, crap broke one, start over??? What do you use to hold the bearings in place when you install the piston pin and the rod on the crank?? Looks great, good luck.

**NICE PAIR** · 01-15-2024, 10:05 AM

Beautiful restoration, gonna be fun. too bad about farsebook.

**V pads** · 01-15-2024, 08:48 PM

I agree, the details in restoration look great. Is it new hardware or are you having the original stuff replated? No facebook for me either…. Thx

**Tom Smyth** · 01-16-2024, 06:02 AM

Originally Posted by V pads

I agree, the details in restoration look great. Is it new hardware or are you having the original stuff replated? No facebook for me either…. Thx

Boat had no original hardware with it. Finding all vintage stuff to use on it though. Including gauges.

**1954bmw** · 01-20-2024, 09:18 AM

Was checking out your thread on Inlines only and have a couple questions. What kind of spark plugs are those and have you ever considered opening up the reed stops a little, opening up the holes in the reed blocks a few thou, removing the bolt holding them together under the carbs???? Thanks for your time

**Tom Smyth** · 02-05-2024, 08:34 PM

Motor is done. Time to get back on the boat….

**Tom Smyth** · 02-13-2024, 10:22 AM

after a fisheye problem on the last coat, finally got a good 4th coat of epoxy on the topside. Wet sanding time... 600 then 1000 then 2000 then final buffing .