Slickcraft

1971 Slickcraft SS 215 Project Boat

All original hardware and parts are complete and included. Boat was 100% deconstructed, labeled and photographed for reassembly. Here is a general recap of what has been accomplished:Original Mercruiser 165 straight 6 fully re-built by Schmidt Racing in Indianapolis. All receipts and photos available. Bored 30 over, milled and decked head, all new marine parts. Electronic ignition was installed. New plug wires and wire management. Has not been turned since assembly. Dipstick tube was snapped while reinstalling engine. For a temporary fix, I use some epoxy and reattached it to keep the pan sealed up. It is a pressed in tube and the part is available for replacement.2 Mercruiser outdrives complete. Original which has a crack from water @ propeller and (1) 1971 spare. New gasket and bellows included. Bellow install tool and engine / outdrive alignment tool included.Complete demolition of transom, stringers, bulkheads, and sole. After demolition hull was fully sanded, repaired with West System epoxies and received 4 coats of Interlux Bilgekote. 1.5" fully laminated ABX marine plywood transom, fully glassed with West Systems Epoxies. New mahogany stringers replicated from original rotted stringers, glassed with West System. New ABX bulkheads, framing and sole. Under sole rod holder tubes up to 8-6 rods. Hull and topside were separated and reattached with BASF polyurethane sealant and ABX backer strips for added strength and waterproofing. Foam floatation was replaced with closed cell polystyrene rigid insulation and foamed in place with Hilti foam. Drainage chases, with plugs, were installed to prevent any future moisture in floatation cells. Gunwalls were re-framed with cedar 1x material and foam filled for strength and acoustics.The hull was sanded and fully restored with West System high density epoxy. Interlux Interprotect 2000e was used as a base for the bottom finish. This barrier coat product allows the boat to be left in water if anti-fouling paint is applied. The barrier coat was finished with Interlux Offshore VOC epoxy, which can be trailered. Below the waterline is 100% complete. Above the waterline hull has 1 coat of Interlux Epoxy Primekote. Ready to finish primer and apply finish paint.Topside has been repaired with West System epoxies and has been sanded. Minor touch up repairs remain before final sanding.Trailer is a 1984 EZ Loader galvanized bunk trailer. Brand new bunks and carpet were installed to match the hull profile. New LED lights. Needs fenders replaced, they are original and rough.Brand new custom heavy duty cover that can be trailered. The craftsman that makes my covers, which Ive had 3, does an excellent job. He makes most of the Indy Car covers. The covers have lasted outside in the elements for at least 10 years and up to 14 years. New trailer winch. Jack stand handle was broken at the boat yard this past winter. Needs replaced or new handle. Stand is new.New fuel and vent lines were installed below the sole. New blowers and ductwork were installed. I have a new captains chair with adjustable up and down plus slide pedestal. Stainless steel destroyer steering wheel.Ive gone way above and beyond with zero shortcuts. All work has been documented with photos. All materials are Interlux and West System.The engine and outdrive are currently installed. The outdrive will need to be pulled off so that the gaskets can be installed. I didnt want to install gaskets until it was ready for the water.I dont have time to finish the project. Located in Portage Indiana.