View attachment 547740 View attachment 547738 View attachment 547739 Does anyone have an objection to moving the pump back in this boat ?
I'm not sure if I would be losing some of the nostalgic value ???
I'm excited to gain around 12 in. Of room for seating.
Any input on this would be appreciated.
Thanks
Haven't had mine since the early 80's, but when I had the pump blueprinted they mentioned this was a possibility. I never had the money in those days to consider it.
It is rather unique the way they came from the factory. As far as any kind of resale I don't think were talking classic cars here, but I do feel your dilemma.
Maybe someone who actually restores classic boats will chime in.
In those days I didn't even think twice about adding the Bassett's.
BTW this is a 69.
Good luck and post your project....:thumbsup View attachment 547745
I'm not entirely sure but I believe this is the model my dad had when I was a kid. I don't remember it having quite as much v at the transom? But it was decades ago and I was less than 13 years old.
I do know it had a jacuzzi pump/olds 455 and the pump was hanging out it a way we typically see today. The inspection plate was in the boat so it wasn't set back extremely.
The back seat was smallish but managed to fit a ten year old me and two large dogs in there.
It's your boat, I say set it up how it fits your needs and wants.
Cool project. This should be in the restorations and upgrade section.
While you're there you might look into putting a " bump" in front of the intake. Dont know if anyone does that anymore but might be worth looking into since you are already there.
I see alot of CSM and would be interested in your glassing schedule. 1708, cloth etc?
Love the oldies and metalflake.
Any updates? Did you continue in another section?
Bump for updates?Any updates? Did you continue in another section?