Posted: 07/03/2007 at 4:11pm | IP Logged

This thing is a floating advertisment for Pontoon Stuff! About all you see is from them. They have been very nice to deal with. We had some shipper related problems and some damaged stuff but these folks (Annette) sp? have worked hard to make sure I got what I needed and make it right. Kudos to the crew at Pontoon stuff. I will try to keep up with this thread as I get further along and have more pics available. Thanks for all the help guys!!

Here's what I started with back in march;

Posted: 07/03/2007 at 4:18pm | IP Logged

Then I stripped it;

Posted: 07/03/2007 at 4:34pm | IP Logged

Then I cleaned and did a preliminary buffing;

Posted: 07/03/2007 at 4:48pm | IP Logged

Here is a little teaser of what it is now but, more build pics first. Thanks again to everybody at PontoonStuff.com!

Posted: 07/05/2007 at 11:38am | IP Logged

Robbie,

If you don't mind me asking..... how much do you think that you have invested?  I live in the same general area as you and I have been considering buying and redoing an old toon.  I just haven't found one that I am brave enough to tackle yet. 

Thanks,

Geeco

Posted: 07/13/2007 at 3:56pm | IP Logged

Ok, time for some more pics. After the buff we had to mount the new motor pod and splash sheilds on the stern. I strengthed the cross members by bolting a 2 inch, 1/4 thick aluminum angle to them all the way across and ran the same under each side of the pod. This resulted in a much stronger, more solid transom.

Posted: 07/13/2007 at 5:00pm | IP Logged

Next step wa putting on the deck. Used CCA treat ply. This boat actually has an H channel that the wood slides into so each piece had to be cut down about 1/8 inch 3/4 in down each side. I used a router and it went really quickly and easily but, 'sliding them in' was a little more than expected. We had to use a come along to persuade them in. Once it was all in place we used the same to squeeze it all tight and square and then thru bolted it on. ( again all SS fasteners.) Then we glued and rolled carpet.

Posted: 07/13/2007 at 5:18pm | IP Logged

Following along we installed the railing; It was 'new' used that we had customized for our boat. We have a bass boat for fishing so this is just for cruising and wanted a full fence to maximize the deck space.

finishing touches;

Posted: 07/13/2007 at 5:30pm | IP Logged

We couldn't wait any longer to see it up so we installed the bimini.

Posted: 07/15/2007 at 7:49pm | IP Logged

That Toon is looking real FINE.

As for fun , I'm sure. I love working on my Toon.

When I get home from a hard days work ,

I have to go do something or just look at my Toon.

Posted: 07/17/2007 at 12:48pm | IP Logged

Thanks to all for the kind words. My67falcon, glad I could help! Ok so how 'bout an update. After the rails were on I had to make a rear deck for the horseshoes to sit on and house the fuel tanks. As there was no deck there prior I had to get alum C channel and cut and mount it. I used 2 inch to match the rest. I also decided to insulate the rear fencing to help keep motor noise down. I put inch styrofoam into the recess and then covered it with a thin aluminum sheet. I don't know if it will help but it can't hurt, I hope. I wrapped the edges with tape to keep it from squeaking.  Sorry about the fuzzy pics, my camera seems to be going south.

Posted: 07/23/2007 at 3:36pm | IP Logged

Well here is an update. We got all the furniture installed and put on the running lights and the docking lights. We bought a set of $19.95 55w driving lights from Walmart and I made some plastic(Azek) bezels to mount them in and put them in the fence. I thought it worked out pretty good.

**re-uploaded first pic to make it visible**

Posted: 07/23/2007 at 7:00pm | IP Logged

If I may answer the above question.

Different manufactures biuld there toons in different ways, the older toons show a lot more pontoon than the newer ones.

now for my question, since i can not find anywhere to buy the nav.lites i want how can i get you scbadiver to build me or tell me how to get a set of plastic(Azek) bezels to mount my lights with, they look great.

your whole project looks real good, i know that you are very proud of the finished look.

Posted: 07/26/2007 at 6:00pm | IP Logged

Hey Boatgirl, welcome aboard!  I can't tell you much about this boat at all. Heck I don't even know if it really floats LOL! I just got it and started building it. I boated the Mississippi, mostly Alton pool for years and years though. I lived up there on a 28' cruiser for 2 years. I recommend and big of a boat and motor and money permits. The river can be pretty rough on a weekend during the day but sunset cruises are wonderful and the sand bars are nice. I'd also recommend you have somebody familiar with the area go with you a few times to show you around. there are dikes and shallows and other hazards that are easy to miss if you don't what you're looking for. Oh yeah, most important, BIG COOLER AND COLD BEER!

Posted: 07/28/2007 at 1:19am | IP Logged

Absolutely awesome project and I thought I was doing good on mine  , I've got a long ways to go but I've had mine out one  the lake once already. Just have to get the gears adjusted properly before the next trip. I've added red led's around the bottom edge of the seats so we can do some night trips (and see what we're stepping on to keep from tripping). I think I'll only have about 3 grand invested besides the 2500 I bought it for. Had heart surgery recently (number 8), so got delayed again and its been so so HOT recently (well - very humid anyways).

I would have loved to have taken some before photo's of mine, but at least it was a whole sight better looking than yours when I brought it home  but damn, you've done a bang up job there. Thanks for sharing.

Posted: 08/02/2007 at 6:05pm | IP Logged

your boat looks great.

i bought one and have about 8k in it but most was for a new 90hp 4stroke merc.  i didnt buy seats we use folding camping chairs( my boat is mostly for fishing i was afraid that i would worry about the new seats). i did put on a new top that was 500.00 but it covers all of my pontoon. yours looks great!!

bill  

Posted: 08/02/2007 at 8:55pm | IP Logged

Scbadiver,

Have you decided what size motor to put on that pontoon boat? A 150 hp should move that thing pretty fast.

Posted: 08/03/2007 at 5:20pm | IP Logged

Ok, I've been working on the console the last few weeks. I wanted something very usable so we made it big and included a few extras so to speak. We'll have storage underneath behind the bigger doors and the cooler slides in and out of the way thru the little door under the lockable glove box we got from here at pontoonstuff. I still have to make the smaller cluster that will sit right over the steering console with the gauges in it.  I also built a smaller ice bucket into the top for mixed drinks. It is all azek too but I wrapped the box with 1 1/2 inch styrofoam to keep the ice longer. It also has a drain tube so it won't fill with water. THis is where I am with it so far. It's not done yet but soon I hope!!