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Re: Just bought a 1990 263
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2019 7:16 pm
by AsLan7
TechieTechie wrote: Sun Apr 14, 2019 7:03 pm
coji1469, thank you for the pics, that exterior restoration is gorgeous.
May I ask (I'm a big fan of the 1st gen 263):
1. Where do you boat? How does she handle in really choppy conditions?
2. Has the size of the head (and that stupid slanting wall and curved door) become any easier to get used to over time?
3. Are you comfortable with the galley size?
4. Anything you like or hate more since you've had her for a bit?
Tx2, I think you should definitely stay with this 1st generation 263 if sleeping on her is a priority. Our 2nd generation (2000-2007) 263 series is set up more for water sports and day trips with a cuddy to get folks out of the weather at times. I don't think you would be happy trying to sleep on her compared to the 1st gen models.
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Re: Just bought a 1990 263
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2019 10:03 am
by coji1469
I boat in North Texas on a lake. She handles great in choppy water. He head is a stand up so not an issue. The galley is not really big so I don't use it much. Biggest issue is that they are no longer making new parts on some of the items such as the power steering actuator. I had to find it used. We do love having her though. I feel once the restore is complete the amount of cash I am putting into her will slow down immensely.
Re: Just bought a 1990 263
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2019 10:04 am
by coji1469
Big Block Power I had her repainted. This is actually aircraft paint so the paint will last for many years to come.
Re: Just bought a 1990 263
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2019 9:01 pm
by TechieTechie
coji1469 wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 10:03 am
I boat in North Texas on a lake. She handles great in choppy water. He head is a stand up so not an issue. The galley is not really big so I don't use it much. Biggest issue is that they are no longer making new parts on some of the items such as the power steering actuator. I had to find it used. We do love having her though. I feel once the restore is complete the amount of cash I am putting into her will slow down immensely.
Thank you and welcome aboard!
Re: Just bought a 1990 263
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2019 9:10 pm
by Big Block Power
coji1469 wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 10:04 am
Big Block Power I had her repainted. This is actually aircraft paint so the paint will last for many years to come.
A7 we know where that paint went now
Re: Just bought a 1990 263
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2019 9:15 pm
by AsLan7
Big Block Power wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 9:10 pm
coji1469 wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 10:04 am
Big Block Power I had her repainted. This is actually aircraft paint so the paint will last for many years to come.
A7 we know where that paint went now
Hey, that’s my aircraft paint!
Re: Just bought a 1990 263
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 6:05 pm
by coji1469
Confused? Painting a boat or plane? But hey, she looks real pretty and all. So thanks for the paint. LOL
Re: Just bought a 1990 263
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 6:45 pm
by AsLan7
coji1469 wrote: Wed Apr 17, 2019 6:05 pm
Confused? Painting a boat or plane? But hey, she looks real pretty and all. So thanks for the paint. LOL
Ya...bbp is just referencing my aircraft career with your post coji. ....and yes, she does look purdy.
Loce that blue!
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Re: Just bought a 1990 263
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 6:15 pm
by coji1469
Here is part of the new interior. Full interior and exterior pictures coming Wednesday/Thursday.
Re: Just bought a 1990 263
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 6:16 pm
by coji1469
What it looked like.
Re: Just bought a 1990 263
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 7:39 pm
by Big Block Power
Nice job man.
Re: Just bought a 1990 263
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 7:53 pm
by AsLan7
Nice transformation COji!
Re: Just bought a 1990 263
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 3:44 pm
by akorcovelos
Great work!
Re: Just bought a 1990 263
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2019 6:56 am
by coji1469
And now for the finale of the exterior. Before
Re: Just bought a 1990 263
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2019 6:58 am
by coji1469
And after exterior
