1987 BFN Restoration
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Category: Repairs and Maintenance
Forum Name: Boat Maintenance
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Printed Date: January-30-2025 at 9:34am
Topic: 1987 BFN Restoration
Posted By: tbeard
Subject: 1987 BFN Restoration
Date Posted: January-27-2025 at 3:17am
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I bought the boat in December 2024. This is my 4th BFN. It sat for years indoors and then moved outside with a tarp that leaked but the plug was out….LOL The boat needs a lot of work. I started taking it apart last week so I could get a better assessment and get a game plan to restore it. Engine rotates fine with plugs out and lubricant in
cylinders. The floor and all Stringers need replacement. Upholstery is mostly
there but will be replaced 100%. The Gel Coat is semi good…..Well see if it can
be brought back.The Dash is 100% complete and pretty good condition.I removed the windshield, dash pod, interior, all
accessories, fuel tank, prop, deck ect. Disassembled the motor down to the
short block with everything ID.
------------- Thanks.......Tom |
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Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: January-27-2025 at 3:45am
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Another classic CC will be saved... You just gotta love it. Just flood us with pictures  ------------- https://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=50377&title=what-have-i-been-up-to-on-my-89-2001" rel="nofollow - My '89 SN2001 |
Posted By: MartyMabe
Date Posted: January-27-2025 at 7:07pm
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Email me mtmabe@northstate.net I'll look in my stash and if I have a set of these BFN Trailer Decals. If so I'll donate them to the restoration process ! But you'll also need manufacture decals and New Dash Plaques.    ------------- 66 Skylark http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5041" rel="nofollow - 93 SN If you're not living in NC, you're just camping out! |
Posted By: tbeard
Date Posted: January-28-2025 at 12:55pm
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Thx Marty...I have purchased the Dash Plaque and Decals from you in the past! I will have to review all the decals I need and let you know. Regards.....Tom ------------- Thanks.......Tom |
Posted By: tbeard
Date Posted: January-29-2025 at 1:39am
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Update on the tear-down. I'm at the point of pulling the engine/trans.
It easy to tear one down.....Putting it back together is another story......    ------------- Thanks.......Tom |
Posted By: tbeard
Date Posted: January-29-2025 at 10:07pm
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Started to tear down the 454 so it would not be so heave lifting out of the boat. Good news the Top end came apart no problem......Bad news is the Block is cracked. looks like a Freeze crack. I am kinda not surprised due to the poor care of the boat. I have found another Gen 4 - 454 Block that is fresh machined .030 over and 4 Bolt mains. The seller also had a nice set of 336781 Heads that I purchased which will make more power.    ------------- Thanks.......Tom |