Wanted 28" Sportsman
Wanted 28" Sportsman
Looking for our first Mainette
Would like a 28 SPortsman, going to utilize as a dive boat
Prefer twins but single ok
Rough ok willing to restore
Please contact stephen - stephen@sckaras.com if you have one or know of one
Would like a 28 SPortsman, going to utilize as a dive boat
Prefer twins but single ok
Rough ok willing to restore
Please contact stephen - stephen@sckaras.com if you have one or know of one
Re: Wanted 28" Sportsman
Where are you located? Can you setup your profile?
1959 Family Cruiser - Sold - Gary Dick - 12/05/14
1963 Express 31x10 - Sold - Joe & Ginger Tabor - 01/21/2017
1963 Express 31x8.5 - In Dry Dock - Restore Underway
1987 Sportsman - Lay Lake (Coosa River) Alabama
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Columbiana, AL
1963 Express 31x10 - Sold - Joe & Ginger Tabor - 01/21/2017
1963 Express 31x8.5 - In Dry Dock - Restore Underway
1987 Sportsman - Lay Lake (Coosa River) Alabama
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Columbiana, AL
Re: Wanted 28" Sportsman
I am in MIchigan but willing to travel for the right boat
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Re: Wanted 28" Sportsman
I have a 1982 Sportfisherman with twin Crusader V6 165HP. I added a transom gate and large swim platform. I also have a trailer. The boat is on Chautauqua lake in western NY.
Re: Wanted 28" Sportsman
DO you have a picture? Is helm inside or above? would like to discuss feel free to call me 231-342-4686 or send you number and I can call
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Helm is on the flybridge. I can send more pics from my home computer tonight after work.
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Wow, I like that swim platform, transom & ladder. Nicely done.
Wayne
Wayne
1973 32 express fly bridge
Chattanooga
"Southern Lady"
Chattanooga
"Southern Lady"
Re: Wanted 28" Sportsman
Where did you get your swim platform, have considered that for a future project? What was involved in the transom gate? Both are great additions.
"Deplorable", 1975 32' Express, Twin 318's, Raw Water Cooled, Lake Lanier, Ga.
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Re: Wanted 28" Sportsman
It has completely changed how we enjoy the boat. The kids and dog love it. I do most of my fishing off the platform. It is deep enough to use a folding chair.
The swim platform was made by Plasteak outside Akron,OH, https://www.plasteak.com. I sent them a cardboard template based off the original but lengthened. I then had a welder remove the old platform and install strut braces similar to the originals but extending lower down the transom.
The transom gate was relatively easy, once I was sure all the angles and edges would align. A 5/8 drill bit for the corners and a DeWalt 18V sawzall and a T square. I then closed off the gap with 1/2 in high density plastic sheeting, (similar to kitchen cutting board material). I'm not thrilled with the look of the plastic and was considering replacing it with aluminum. The railing and hardware were bought on line and a local shop bent it for me. I have some pics of the project and can post if anyone is interested.
The swim platform was made by Plasteak outside Akron,OH, https://www.plasteak.com. I sent them a cardboard template based off the original but lengthened. I then had a welder remove the old platform and install strut braces similar to the originals but extending lower down the transom.
The transom gate was relatively easy, once I was sure all the angles and edges would align. A 5/8 drill bit for the corners and a DeWalt 18V sawzall and a T square. I then closed off the gap with 1/2 in high density plastic sheeting, (similar to kitchen cutting board material). I'm not thrilled with the look of the plastic and was considering replacing it with aluminum. The railing and hardware were bought on line and a local shop bent it for me. I have some pics of the project and can post if anyone is interested.