New Member in Virginia

[R3dRyd3r]

My question would be if you were getting enough water to the suction port via the garden hose?

looks that way, just the pressure from the hose was getting enough water through the block to keep things cool or at least to keep things from going past 180. When I get it on the water with a new impeller, we'll see what the operating temp is on the gauge.

Richard

[R3dRyd3r]

Update on the Boat Restoration.

The impeller has been replaced and the Operating temp dropped to 160 Degrees on the water. That's the good news. The not so good news is that the time spent on the water revealed some other issues.

• the Motor does not seem happy at or above 1/2 throttle. The suspect is that the ignition timing is off, and needs to be reset.

• also the Gimbals on the drive are worn, this makes a whining or groaning sound when turned from side to side. New gimbals being installed

• the Boots on the exhaust and the shifter are both failing. new boots being installed.

• The Spark plugs and oil and filter are of unknown age, being replaced.

The journey will continue, and I would like to get all of the mechanical gremlins out of the way before I do the cosmetic stuff to prepare for the spring. New Carpet/Floor covering, New Captains Chairs, and seats for the stern. Ohh! and finding a proper teak grab rail to put on the stern (where it is Missing)

I will send pics when I get the boat back from the shop.

Richard

[Kate]

"using a brass scrub brush and 3 step Star Brite cleaner/brightener/oil. I got the handrails and some of the interior rub rail, but there is more work to do."

Please, NO! Brushes like that scour teak's soft grain.

Remove the pieces. (It's easy.) Sand with 80-120 grit. Treat with quality teak oil, e.g., Cetol with a fine brush. If you go with a teak cleaner, use a sponge.

She's obviously been sitting a long time. Inspect carefully all of the wiring (mice and squirrels can wreck havoc), belts, seals -- especially the boot. You don't want to wake up to an aquarium in your engine compartment. (Don't ask me how I know.) Replace all fluids, especially in the lower unit. Replace the fuel/water separator.

If you haven't done a compression check, do so now.

I'd be wary of the gauges. After some 40 years, they could be +/- 50%.

[R3dRyd3r]

Thanks for the really good advice Kate! Update to the progress on the restoration:
Engine work completed
1. Timing was reset (it was more than 10 deg off!), new Button, rotor.
2. Spark plugs, oil filter, fuel filter--Replaced with new.
3. Shifter cable boot replaced
4. Battery switch installed, cables replaced.

Work to be done
1. new drive shaft support bearing ( the current one is getting old
2. Exhaust Boots are old and need to be replaced.
3 Shifter cable needs replacing.
4. Entire floor replacement, some soft spots Will inspect stringers when the floor comes up
5 New Seats (Pedestal helm chairs, new jump seats in the stern.
6. EVA foam floor covering on new floor

I have not yet had the time to work on the teak in earnest, it's not bad, just needs some love. I agree that sanding with some 80-120 grit is a better treatment of the wood than using a brass brush, so I am removing one piece at a time and finishing each one in the workshop. Should be done some time in 2024 Just in time to start again on the pieces I completed this year. there is a lot of teak in this boat.

One piece that is missing through is the rear handrail across the stern. I see pictures of it on other boats of this vintage, and its curved along the path of the transom. I know that Cobalt does not sell an original equipment replacement (I can only imagine what that would cost if they did!) but I need to source the stainless stand offs, and a piece of teak that will match the curve and the appearance of the original. I am thinking I will have to buy a thinner piece of teak and layer it and then join the wood together to get the curve and the right dimensions of the curved handrail. I will post pictures of that process if and when I get around to it this winter.

I took the boat out yesterday, since we got a rare 80 Degree day in Virginia on Nov 9th! Here are the pics!

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R3d

[AsLan7]

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Nice work R3d. Love the pics too!

[Kate]

"Work to be done"

Great progress! Thanks for the updates and the beautiful pictures.

If she doesn't have an emergence bilge switch, add one. Be sure to wire it directly to the battery, not through the switch.

[ForeverCobalt]

What a beautiful boat! It is really nice to see someone restore these boats and keep them around.

[Dudley67]

One piece that is missing through is the rear handrail across the stern. I see pictures of it on other boats of this vintage, and its curved along the path of the transom. I know that Cobalt does not sell an original equipment replacement (I can only imagine what that would cost if they did!) but I need to source the stainless stand offs, and a piece of teak that will match the curve and the appearance of the original.

Reach out to these folks, they had at one time, 6 19BR’s in their boatyard. Might worth seeing if they have this and can ship the rail and stand-off’s to you.

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For reference here is from my past 19BR.. The handrail in question.

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[R3dRyd3r]

Excellent pic of your former 18BR! The Org seats look good and the rail gives me a great reference for making a new one! Thanks!

I will reach out to Lanier, looking at their site, not sure they have a any 19BR's in the yard, but we'll see if they can come up with something.

Again thanks for the info!

R3d

[Dudley67]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... ed432c0f77
Here’s a “parts” boat:

[Big Block Power]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... ed432c0f77
Here’s a “parts” boat:

Where?

[R3dRyd3r]

Thanks Dudley67! PM Sent! just for the Rails and the standoffs would be worth it, Plus the seat forms and everything else that might be needed down the road!

[Krob1114]

Didn't see this post soon enough to search here for parts:

[Dudley67]

Excellent pic of your former 18BR! The Org seats look good and the rail gives me a great reference for making a new one! Thanks!

I will reach out to Lanier, looking at their site, not sure they have a any 19BR's in the yard, but we'll see if they can come up with something.

Again thanks for the info!

R3d

Hers’s mine ex 19BR, same color combo as yours.. Before the teak was “gussied up”.

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Enjoy!!

[R3dRyd3r]

Dudley67, Wow the boat has the look right off the showroom floor! Set's the standard for sure. Thanks for sharing!
Here are some pics of the boat this weekend

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