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#3: "Last Boat XXII"

1977 Sportcraft 190 Caprice

19' Cuddy Cabin recycled into a salt water bass boat.
pictures with canvas not yet taken


  1. transom remodeled/repaired, all holes filled in hull(rod holders thru hulls etc. (12-26-06)

  2.windows, hatches, hardware, railings removed, holes filled

  4.new stringers/floatation installed, Fwd and rear seats removed, floor raised.

  5. inside cuddy, new floor

  6. floor, cabinets, shelves ready for finish

  7. rear floor closed in.

  8. Cuddy bunks and shelves almost done.


March 2007
  9. First topcoat, windows being re-fit

  10. First paint coat in cockpit.

  11. Cuddy carpeted, windows being re-fit.

  12. Bottom paint, new railing and hardware, windows installed.

  13. The blue line is masking tape for the non-skid coating on deck.


  13. Basically done, Note boat name...

  15. Must now mount fishing equipment, canvas, and motor, and move to new trailer.

  16. Offshore Bimini Installed...

  16. New Motor Installed with Mercury tach, flush controlstach, voltmeter. As of 8-8-08 have 2 hours on it. 90hp EFT 4 stroke... Runs great....


End of winter projects