Project Penn Yan
1982 25' Penn Yan - Model 25W
BEFORE
This site will document the rebuilding of this boat.  There are some easy and some difficult repairs that are needed.  Some of the highlights that will be documented include replacing the engine and transmission, relaminating several deck lids and hatches, rewiring the ENTIRE boat and making some minor/major transom repairs.  Check back often.....I will usually make weekly updates with before and after pictures.
DURING #1
NEW WORK AND UPDATES:
**new** FIRST FISHING TRIP - and New Prop Test Drive
DURING #2
New Prop - New OJ 4 Blade Prop
**new**
FIRST FUN TRIP - Sunset in Key West!
**new**
LAUNCH DATE SET  -  Update with Pictures!!!!!
**new**
AFTER!!!!!!!!
TRANSOM LETTERING - Naming the Boat!
New Engine!!!!!!!!!!!
Tunnel Repair - While removing the stringers I found the tunnel was failing in several places.
Stringer Replacement - Bad stringers in the engine bay.  Pic of the port side out
AFTER!!!!!!!!
Painting - Barrier Coat and Bottom Paint going on!!!
Transom - BEFORE
Transom - Hardware Removed &
Paint Removed
Engine Bay - What a mess!!!!!
Transom - Holes Drilled Out
More Problems Found
Fuel Tanks - Need to come out!
Transom - Filling Holes with Epoxy
Gas Tanks - Horrible condition - NEW one needed!!!!!
Bow Pulpit - Complete Refnishing of the wooden Bow Pulpit
Front Window Replacement - Major Repair
Refinishing the Galley - Big Project
Transmission - Rebuild of the Velvet Drive tranny for my Penn Yan
Engine - Removal and Replacement
Galley - Cleaned Out - Needs Work
Vapor Blower & Horn Corrosion
Latches - Corrosion - Before
Hatch Cover Rot - Before
Hatch Cover Rot - During - The wood and inside fiberglass have been removed from the in deck storage hatch
Old Seat Mounts - Horrible Condition