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Robert OHerlihy
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WANTED: Teak boarding slats / late 60's early 70's 233
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Teak%20Slats.jpg Early 233's had (3) pieces of teak, approx. 23.5" long X 3/4" width on the…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Randy Jan 24, 2016.
Replacement Windshield for 1972 233?
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Does anyone know where I could get a replacement windshield made for my 1972 233??Thanks!Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert OHerlihy Jun 21, 2012.
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Tryst Sept 2021
"When I was about 18 years old, I crewed on a 1972 53’ Hatteras Named TRYST, hailing from Fort Lauderdale Fl. I loved that boat so much, I vowed one day if I got the right boat, I would name it in memory of that beautiful Hatteras Yacht.…"
REPAIR CLOSE TO COMPLETED
"Hi James... On the interior sides, the boxes that ran along the floor were rotted out & split open... they were removed, the side walls were grinded down, sanded and painted. The bottom was sanded down to the original gel coat (red),…"
REPAIR CLOSE TO COMPLETED
"Hi, this boat came out awesome. I have 3 questions for you. Did you do any fiberglass work to the inner sides of the hull or are they just painted? Is the bottom new gel coat or white paint? Any new gel coat at all?"
Tryst Sept 2021
" I converted my boat to an outboard with that custom made bracket in 1988. I never seen a 233 converted before mine but I went for it anyways. With all the added cockpit space I added a fold down back bench seat. The boat still kept its…"
Tryst Sept 2021
"Nice! I like the Bracket w / OB on yours, beautiful boat... If I ever have a major engine or drive failure I'm going to go that route."
Tryst Sept 2021
"Thats great to hear. I painted mine with Awlgrip Jet Black. I've had our boat for over 30 years and a couple of years ago I completely gutted the hull and rebuilt it. It is now converted into a center console from another 233 top cap that I…"
Tryst Sept 2021
"That's great! Yup, we missed her. Going in for a repaint this winter... same color, Awlgrip Corinthian Blue. Bottom will be redone with Vivid (non-copper) white."
Tryst Sept 2021
"Glad you got her back. She deserves a good home. The dark colors on your boat and just having the thunderbird emblem inspired me to repaint my the same way. My boat will be passed down to my kids someday but for now my wife and I enjoy her every…"
Tryst Sept 2021
Sold Tryst close to 4 years ago.... Really regretted it... Got her back a couple of weeks ago "on sale"... a little neglected, very dirty... she's coming back nice! I did the refit using the highest quality parts I could find... looks like it paid…
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- Year
- 1972
- Power
- Single Mercruiser 5.7 w / Bravo III Dual Prop Drive
- Serial Number
- F2312381
Long Winter.......
So...... the good deal I thought I got wasn't such a good deal after all ! I didn't do my homework prior to purchasing this 233, and got punished large. I know better, so got what I deserved. Always get the boat surveyed before the purchase, not after. We already know that though, right? Now that I'm an expert on the 70's 233 (thx to the internet), we all know what I ended up with.......Rotted Transom and Stringers, Leaking fuel tank, and all the other bad stuff we've read about a 1000 times. Sure wish I'd found you guys before I pulled the trigger ! The good news is, although I over paid (because it was more than zero), I spent more doing the manifolds and risers on my 2000 330 SS (to close the sale , of course),than I paid for this 233. Boats ?
So after some soul searching, I decided to go for it. I found a good guy up in Westbrook Connecticut, Dan Patten, whose going to bring this one back to life. If any of you guys get jammed up, I'd strongly recommend you give Dan a call. Check out his two web sites: restoredboat.com and wetbalsa.com.
Anyway, I got a bit of a late start this winter, but I figured you guys would be interested in what I'm doing here, so I'm going to upload some of the beginning photos. We've all seen this before ! I'm going to do a full restoration, so I'll keep you updated. THX.
Bob O.
So after some soul searching, I decided to go for it. I found a good guy up in Westbrook Connecticut, Dan Patten, whose going to bring this one back to life. If any of you guys get jammed up, I'd strongly recommend you give Dan a call. Check out his two web sites: restoredboat.com and wetbalsa.com.
Anyway, I got a bit of a late start this winter, but I figured you guys would be interested in what I'm doing here, so I'm going to upload some of the beginning photos. We've all seen this before ! I'm going to do a full restoration, so I'll keep you updated. THX.
Bob O.
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- At 6:19pm on November 10, 2009,
David said…
- Robert,
Welcome to the group and congratulations, you are our 100th member!
David
- At 6:48am on May 8, 2010,
- Keep posting your progress. It looks like you'll have a beauty!
- At 12:10am on July 26, 2011,
AUSF233 said…
- I love your latest photos Robert. Your boat is absolutely beautiful.
- At 7:43pm on September 22, 2011,
- Robert, I am seeking some advice on a fromula 233 restoration in Australia. Whilst I havemany questions about the great job you have done on your boat, in the first instance I want advice on the right motor. I am wanting a single inboard (like yours) and was considering either a Mercruiser 377MAG 320HP or even a 8.2MAG HO 430HP. Could you advise if these would suit, or for example the 8.2 would take up too much space. What have you put in your boat? Many thanks Jonathan.
- At 8:32am on September 21, 2014,
Hey Robert the windshield is powder coated,Never again, and emblems I had made, Possibly have more made this winter.
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