I have a boat, don't feel sorry for me

[rugsrme]

I wanted to share a project I am staring to work on.
I have had this boat for about 3 years and it has sat in this spot since the day I bought it.
The motor ran when I first bought it but I ran it out of gas and the carb was acting up.
Well, after getting out on the water with some of you who were gracious enough to put me on the fish, I decided to get off my lazy butt and get this boat in the water.
Today, I tackled the carb problem and got the motor running really good. It is a 1960 Sea King 35 hp.
The boat is a 1960 Lonestar it looks cool with the Tail Fins!
Here is my to-do list, if any of you have any suggestions I'm ready for them:

New battery completed
Need 14" wheel for trailer spare completed and mounted
Mount 2 tires completed
Replace lights on trailer completed
Re-wire starter,operating lights lights work, but couldn't figure out the button on the dash for starter
Re cable the steering system completed
Pack bearings in trailer wheels completed
Replace oil in the "lower unit" completed
Register and transfer title completed
Inspect resister trailer completed
Replace connector from fuel line to gas tank completed
Replaced motor bushings/mounts completed
Get a couple of oars gottem
Acquire MO CDC decals for motor recived 6-17-09, waiting to paint before I put it on
Trolling motor Fixed up the old Min Kota 85
Carpet (don't know who will do that for me for a good price ) Found a good piece of outdoor carpet for $35
Replace cables for throttle and shifter levers Have to replace the control boxes, they are too worn to push the cables
Paint I got some really cool Denver Bronco Blue !!, Got the orange paint today, just need the time.
Seat cushions or upholstery This can wait for now but will do when everything priority is done.
Fish finder pending meeting up with Bob

I'll keep this updated as I go along, and soon you will see "The Rug Rat" on a lake near you!
See ya on the water,
Quinn

[rlsiv]

Cool looking ole boat, Rugs. Those fins make it look like a caddy
Carpet isn't very hard at all - let me know if you need some pointers on it.

[rugsrme]

Cool looking ole boat, Rugs. Those fins make it look like a caddy
Carpet isn't very hard at all - let me know if you need some pointers on it.

I got the carpet under control (22 years on my knees)
I may need some pointers on the wiring if I run into problems.

[FROSTY]

Looks like a FINE fishing machine to me! Bet she would ride pretty smooth. Were you going to try and mount a trolling motor? Hope you can save the horn.

[olesilverside]

I Can Just See A Diamond Plate Deck. Think U Might Have It Ready By This Next Weekend...... Crappie Are Biting..

[DMW1960]

My First Boat Was Worse Looking Than What You Have And I Sure Didn't Have A Cool Looking Horn Like You Have. I Had To Get One Of Those Canned Air Horns.

[olesilverside]

And Everytime U Catch A 13" Plus Crappie, Let Her Go...... Wish I Had One, All I Do I Yell Hot Dam...........

[DMW1960]

And Everytime U Catch A 13" Plus Crappie, Let Her Go...... Wish I Had One, All I Do I Yell Hot Dam...........

YEP AND POOR RON ALL YOU DO IS PICK ON HIM!

[rugsrme]

Looks like a FINE fishing machine to me! Bet she would ride pretty smooth. Were you going to try and mount a trolling motor? Hope you can save the horn.

My wifes boss has one with the foot control and stuff, I am going to check it out and see if there is a way to mount it on the front with that closed in front.
He said the wires are "messed up" I may need to consult with someone familiar with the unit to see if it is fixable for a reasonable price.
If I have to I'll move the horn, it is pretty cool
By the way, the boat and motor are 1960 !!

[bwillaub]

WTH would feel sorry for you?? That's a classic. LOts of fish to be caught from that boat.