My New 1967 Wacanda in Turquoise w/Merc 450

My New 1967 Wacanda in Turquoise w/Merc 450 10 years 10 months ago #103670

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Made a trip 9 hours each way to LoLo Montana from Anacortes, I bought the boat off craigs from $300 only going by the pictures which were small. It was a consignment at a trailer business and they were outstanding in service on a $300 boat. First time I have made that trip and would like to do it with a running boat.
Boat looked rough but had snow on it, trailer had new ties and the tech tested and repaired, towed great at 70mph and did ok over 3 mountain passes in the snow, the Land Rover really pulls and drives like a tank and hurray for cheap gas, $150 gas bill for the trip.
Once I got it home I did a spray and wash, then started cleaning the junk out of it. The bottom had frozen and popped out, looks like it's made to do that since i don't think the bottom end failed, just the insert cast piece.
Somebody loved this boat, must have been in a garage or something, just a light wet sanding with 400 then 1500 and the gelcoat looks like new. Engine needs paint and the bottom end repaired but looks like it's pretty good, will get a compression on it today.
Chrome looks really good, no pitting just needs cleaning and same for the Aluminum trim.
Boats last registration was 1985. Looks really solid, just need to replace the wood boards on the side but no damage anywhere, love this white motor and I'm glad to be bringing back the life to a boat someone really loved and took care of till it's final years.

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Re:My New 1967 Wacanda in Turquoise w/Merc 450 10 years 10 months ago #103671

firstfibre Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 321 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	Mercury 450 45 hp motor Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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firstfibre Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 321 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	On the way back to Washington, trailer is in good shape too, pretty good buy for $300 bucks for boat, tailer and motor. and new tires on the trailer. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	Looks like she cleaned up nicely, congrats! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:My New 1967 Wacanda in Turquoise w/Merc 450 10 years 10 months ago #103676

firstfibre Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 321 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	Yes just needs some seats and cables and dress up that dash. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4896 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Wow nice find and she does look to be in good shape. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:My New 1967 Wacanda in Turquoise w/Merc 450 10 years 10 months ago #103689

firstfibre Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 321 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	Thanks Bob, it is and not much wood, the only hard part will be a windshield, they are around $700 new and I have no idea on shipping, probably another $400 Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:My New 1967 Wacanda in Turquoise w/Merc 450 10 years 9 months ago #103786

firstfibre Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 321 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	Ok 3 quarters done, just 400, 1150, polish then wax, it looks amazing for almost 50 hope to have it in the water in a month, just need seats and finish the motor Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4896 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Cool more pics please. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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firstfibre Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 321 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	Turquoise and chrome Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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firstfibre Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 321 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	Shine Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:My New 1967 Wacanda in Turquoise w/Merc 450 10 years 9 months ago #103796

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firstfibre wrote:

Thanks Bob, it is and not much wood, the only hard part will be a windshield, they are around $700 new and I have no idea on shipping, probably another $400

firstfibre, I had a windshield shipped(flew in) through Fedex from close to Chicago to Kernersville, NC around 5 yrs ago for $200. The '63 Aristo Craft windshield was too wide to send UPS. Spent a lot on the windshield, but had looked for one for decades. jim

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Re:My New 1967 Wacanda in Turquoise w/Merc 450 10 years 9 months ago #103808

madbohunk Offline Contributing Member Posts: 232 Karma: 13 Thank you received: 1	Great job ,it looks new , isn't it nice just some elbow grease and time and its ready to go. madbohunk safe boating Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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firstfibre Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 321 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	Thanks Madbohunk, yes this one wasn't neglected it's whole life, other than having to go a lot deeper where they had the straps it's coming out beautiful. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:My New 1967 Wacanda in Turquoise w/Merc 450 10 years 9 months ago #103969

firstfibre Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 321 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	Well finally finished the color sand and polish of the top part of the boat, came out better than I ever could have imagined, only real stains are under the outboard where the water can't really drain all the way out, even the light mast looks new. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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firstfibre Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 321 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	Figured out how the seats used to be also, I guess the aluminum tubes were held together at the top by a vinyl tube in the set tops, found a pic of a boat that was nasty but still attached. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:My New 1967 Wacanda in Turquoise w/Merc 450 10 years 9 months ago #103974

damartinca Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 225 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 5	That is awesome looking. Amazing how new the finish looks. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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firstfibre Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 321 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	Thanks, i drove 9 hours to montana off this lousy craigslist photo, must be fate this boat needed me Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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commando Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 271 Karma: 18 Thank you received: 2	It's funny how that color change lucky you can work on your boat my gelcoat still not hard enough to sand.I just hope mine will be done in June after that I still have my Glastron surf lite to finish. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4896 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	She looks GREAT!!!!!!!!!!! Isn't it great how that wet sanding and buffing can bring back that original shine?! Some good carnauba wax once in a while and she'll stay like that. Greta job. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:My New 1967 Wacanda in Turquoise w/Merc 450 10 years 9 months ago #104000

firstfibre Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 321 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	Oh yes, Us PNW folks have it cold and damp here. I don't know if my Pacific Mariner red will come out any better, gelcoat is thin in places, may have to paint it. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Thanks Bob, yes just some cold work but, I read on the forum to work backward, I would do 1500 paper/polish compound/wax, if it didn't work, would go 400/1500/polish/wax, still bad 220/400 etc. Only a couple places needed 220, most was starting at 400. I would squirt with soap/water bottle, sand 400 till it felt loaded up, wipe with terry cloth, repeat, then go to the 1500 twice. Just putting this for others, sanding when the paper is loaded up wont work, and the 1500 I would swirl, if you look at it dry it should be smooth and almost shiny, if scratches so another round, have to get the 400 paper scratches out. now I crank it pretty fast, just a panel at a time.

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Re:My New 1967 Wacanda in Turquoise w/Merc 450 10 years 9 months ago #105079

headley Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 197 Karma: 8 Thank you received: 0	I am currently restoring my 1967 Wacanda Husky (same as yours) and picked up the recently upholstered seats in the original colors: Turquoise body, Black insets, and Silver Piping. Ultimate Upholstery of Spokane did a great job of rebuilding the backers and pulling it all together. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Shelby18 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 436 Karma: 18 Thank you received: 0	Those are some really nice seats. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:My New 1967 Wacanda in Turquoise w/Merc 450 10 years 9 months ago #105100

firstfibre Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 321 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	those are nice post some shots of the boat, what motor? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:My New 1967 Wacanda in Turquoise w/Merc 450 10 years 8 months ago #105942

firstfibre Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 321 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	Got in the water for the third time, installed my nos 1964 back to back seats, had a great time and the motor is running great. Time to add electronics, lighting and instruments. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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madbohunk Offline Contributing Member Posts: 232 Karma: 13 Thank you received: 1	Great, she looks like a new boat, ya did GOOD!!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Thanks Madbohunk, she passes the 10 foot rule, I plan on using it a lot so no garage queen for me. This lake was fantastic yesterday, 60 degree record for Feb and the lake as you can see was glass and only 1 fisherman in the shallow water so stayed out of his way. My gopro didn't work for some reason, have to try again today.

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Re:My New 1967 Wacanda in Turquoise w/Merc 450 10 years 8 months ago #105964

madbohunk Offline Contributing Member Posts: 232 Karma: 13 Thank you received: 1	Wow, what I wouldn't give for 60 degree weather !!! Enjoy while you can. Also that pic looks like calendar material for 2016 !!! madbohunk safe boating Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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firstfibre Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 321 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	Thanks, yes hard to believe we are breaking records here in the Pacific Northwest, thanks for the compliments, now I need to add some vintage ski stuff to the picture next time. Steve Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4896 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Outstanding and yep looks like calendar material to me. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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firstfibre Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 321 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	Thanks Bob, she will always be my first Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:My New 1967 Wacanda in Turquoise w/Merc 450 10 years 8 months ago #106223

firstfibre Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 321 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	Running the Wacanda on Lake Campbell here in Anacortes, need to play with the trim. Youtube video of my boat Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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firstfibre Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 321 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	i give up, how do you post a link to a video Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:My New 1967 Wacanda in Turquoise w/Merc 450 10 years 8 months ago #106226

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	Just paste the link in as text, the forum will take it from there. Lookin good out there Steve! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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firstfibre Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 321 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	Ok thanks! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:My New 1967 Wacanda in Turquoise w/Merc 450 10 years 8 months ago #106229

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firstfibre wrote:

Running the Wacanda on Lake Campbell here in Anacortes, need to play with the trim.

It doesn't look or sound like you need to make any changes. For a 45hp, on a fiberglass boat, both 45+yrs old, it looked to be moving along at a pretty good pace.

Nice work w/ the video and editting. Thanks for the late afternoon cruise

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