Boat rebuild - Sea Nymph 19FS

Starting a thread for my boat rebuild.  Almost ready to garage it for the season and get started.  Here are the goals I have for the rebuild:
 
- replace the spongy floor (and possibly go from carpet to vinyl or spray in liner)
- redesign the rear of the boat for better fishing (new seats, etc)
- remove all of the hip rail padding which is falling apart, possibly replace
- install bus bar and proper switches for electronics on the helm
- replace re-run all wiring and steering/throttle cables into one clean run, out of the way
- remove/clean/reinstall in-floor gas tank including all fittings and hoses
- remove cap-rail boards and replace with pvc boards for mounting rod holders etc
- fill all holes in cap rail and remove any unused nonsense installed there
- remove unused snaps and fill the holes in
- replace the gigantic CB antenna with something reasonable if possible (haven't researched yet)
- install marine radio + speakers, mp3/ipod compatible
- install rod holders and/or rod trees for holding rods and landing net
- install glovebox front or rebuild passenger console for storage
- install swing kit on trailer to extend the tongue  (it is a bit too close to the boat now to open rear hatch)
 
Stretch goals / "maybe" projects - might or might not do these, time/money/etc depending
 
- remove all stickers etc and repaint outside of boat
- purchase/install 18/20hp kicker engine
- install battery charger
- install (removeable) front fishing seat
- reconfigure front of boat for better anchor use + misc storage
- install pump for filling bait jaccuzzi livewell  (instead of just using a bucket)
- install a quick disconnect or plug deal-y for livewell  (instead of using a small battery to run it)
- buy a waterproof travel cover (custom fit) for hauling the boat
- replace anything on the boat and trailer that has rust on it with stainless (bolts, hinges, etc)
- replace trailer winch, or possibly just handle and strap
 
That's about it.  First time I tried to write it all down, so I'm probably missing something.  I plan to post a bunch of pics here, before and after types.  I know I enjoy seeing them when others do this kind of thing; hoping to pay it forward.  Might be a bit bold of me that I'll actually complete most of this, but maybe it will shame me into some extra work.  Can't hurt!  
 
 

Fair point, though there will be three fishing seats in the back and two seats up front with backrests as needed.  The cooler seat is more for active fishing.  
 
Attaching some "before" pics.  These two are the outside.
 
 

Go for it Zelie we're all behind ya on this project.  Unless ya need physical labor and/or money, than your on your own.
 
 I had a ball revamping a 16' Starcraft Run-A-Bout, don't think I ever had a project that made winter seem to fly by.  Same style of seats and the walk thru wind shield looks identical.  I pulled the vinyl floor covering and replaced it with carpeting then installed pedestal seats.  The bow had walk between seating and I converted that to a platform, installed hatch covers giving rod and other storage underneath, then installed a pedestal seat as part of that refurb.
 
Good luck, I'll certainly stay tuned. 

yes, using that cooler as a seat is uncomfortable but I saved alot of room in my 18 footer by removing the old, torn up seats on the port side of the boat and replacing them with a huge removable cooler.  I'm driving so I don't know how uncomfortable it is to sit on but the guys that do sit there just use my throwable PDF cushions to sit on.  Never regretted this decision.  Freed up a lot of room in the back for the 2 guys running rods and nets when trolling for eyes.  And by the looks of things, your boat is either the same size or smaller than mine.  I also limit the number of people to 3; myself and 1 or 2 others no matter what we're fishing for.
 

just remember Zelie, you're paying 2 to 3 times more for an item if you buy it at a marine/boat place.  let those places be your last resort.

Zelie, that boga grip holder is fine as long as those tools are stainless and not prone to rust.  And keep those lures off of this thing.  One rough day out there could bounce one loose and now you have hooks on deck that could be stepped on.

Well, I already have all those tools in spades, so that's not the issue.  Let's say I had a table saw (with a dado blade) and a router AND some of that starboard stock laying around... I'd still need to work on that for a fricking week to get it dialed in to actually do what it does.  That week of fiddling is worth $30 to me and then some.  I'm not a huge DIY guy though I do have minor aspirations.  One must pick their battles.  

B.O.A.T = Bust out another thousand! Enjoy the project and post pics of progress.

                         YOU CAN DO IT SAM, YOU CAN DO IT!!  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PS.  Better you than me!

Glad to see your making progress..................
 
Let me know when it's ready for some fishing on Lake Arthur.  Or, maybe delay the sale of the "toon" for a par-tayyyy at Zelie's house of water.
 
We're all behind ya on this project, Git-R-Done!

50/50 on that pike.  50/50

Here's a nice taste of how the boards were fastened with random rusty BS.  And the naked cap rail.  I was going to fill in the holes, but I think maybe not.  Just going to wire brush it down to bare aluminum and mount the new PVC board on there.  The holes can stay, since they really don't hurt anything.  
 


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This last pic is a gem.  That snapped off POS on the left was about three threads into the cap rail.  Just enough that I had to pry it up.  And if you look close on the bottom right hole of that scotty, there's a rusty... nail? type thing.  Yeah, WTSF.  
 

I'm just having me a load of chtz and giggles over this project, thanks for inviting us. 
 
Keep up the good work, we're rootin for ya!

Fine, I hear you about the antenna.  I will give it due consideration instead of snapping it over my knee like I want to.  
 
Quick teardown update... called in my dad (fixer of all things) to help me with those four BS bolts that needed drilled.  He looks it over, hops in the boat and says "does this board have to survive in one piece?"  Well no, as a matter of fact it doesn't.  So he says we'll just split it with a hammer and chisel, and then he bolt-cuttered the bolts off in about 10 seconds.  The wisdom of age.  
 
Next step, tear out the floor!  Then the real fun begins.  

That foam will be water logged....remove it and use those floating noodle tubes the kiddies use in the pool. Don,t mess with that foam crap....just another ol "Nam" vets wisdom...  ;-)