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    PSA for inboard gas owners.....

    Weird how the handhelds are so nice and cheap yet the simplest install it yourself mounted setups start at an exponentially higher price I noticed. I'll probably just do the handheld for now. Do like the idea of an integral sensor with helm console indicator though.. Remember seeing actual...
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    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Uncovered for spring, this is how she sits currently. Interior is still not done but mostly complete.
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    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Railing buttress. Rivets are so quick, compact, light, and convenient. Get yourself an air riveter. Teak plank for Merc morse control clamped. The angle mount I think is mahogany I cut and varnished. Multi timbered conglomorate of a craft for sure. Getting tucked in for long winter.
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    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Seat pedestal backing plate Port fuel tank inspection hatch Aft deck panel cut into 5 pieces for 3 hatches. Deck engine hatch drip/drain channel This shows the depth and generous grade of the channel
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    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Some but very little. The winter this year broke records in New England and kept me deep in survival mode the whole time. Didn't manage to get hardly anything done on her since I sounded off last, I'm ashamed to say. As winter approached I mounted the helm and navigator seats, secured the...
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    PSA for inboard gas owners.....

    Thats not a bad price at all, thanks Lou!
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    Chieftain 24 pod

    Its great that you are in contact with someone who is a perfect test bed for what you're mostly planning on doing. If your friend had any cracking issues with those square plates in the V you could always just skip those plates. I think with a strong new floor and indestructible transom you'll...
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    Chieftain 24 pod

    Flooring is definitely an option you really feel. What do you think you'll do? Plywood floor or teak strips over aluminum floor or something else? I thought about going with that EVA fake wood foam covering. One of my friends really likes it on his Whaler. Does feel kinda cushy on your heels...
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    Chieftain 24 pod

    That motor looks like new, very nice. That'd be enough on its own to push that boat nicely if you do decide to run it single. Seems most 24s came with 165 HP so a modern 150 is right in the range. I hear ya on the deep floor gripes. I don't know how people pull big fish in awkward setups like...
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    PSA for inboard gas owners.....

    I really like the idea of the handheld one you were recommending Lou. I also take fuel vapors very very seriously and realize no matter how concentrated- the point where they meet air is definitely not going to be too concentrated to ignite. How much was that convenient handheld tester that you...
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    Chieftain 24 pod

    Wow, that Chief looks like a brand new industrial grade fishing machine on the inside! 🎣 Loads of simple flat floor space. Very streamlined. Has that boat pictured above been in the water much since? Interested how the hull did with those square plates welded down in the bilge V. I didn't think...
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    Chieftain 24 pod

    Nice Chieftain! Your adoption photos look so much like mine, same hull, engine, and Leaves! 😅 Had a whole terrarium complete with ants going. Looks like you cleaned her right up proper. Other than losing the ol 302 dinosaur drive I like your plans of outboard bracket with swim platform. Thats...
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    Anchoring a Starcraft Islander 191V

    The anchoring lanyard tied to your bow eye as mentioned above is what I did all the time with my Starchief as well. Works great and is the most economical convenient solution for sure. If you get sick of it you can always add a lewmar windlass and a bow roller up front. That's what I upgraded...
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    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Work halted, no splash this year- station wagon tow vehicle and GMC 1500 4x4 tow vehicle both went down. Wagon needs major rust and exhaust repairs. GMC keeps blowing its light duty rear diff gears 😑 Just barely moving boat in the yard sounds like it is breaking it.. So had to shift focus to...
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    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Thanks! It's been a long, winding, sometimes dark road- but it's still moving ahead. Should have the deck hatches all hinged and painted later this week hopefully, just cut all the plywood for the aft deck hatches last night.
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