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On July 7 the ol’ pontoon boat was launched on a choppy Thayer Lake for its maiden voyage following the rebuild project. The engine and electrical system worked flawlessly, although …
Update: Pontoon Rebuild Project – All Done Read More
The pontoon boat rebuild continued with the mounting of the lights, steering and controls
Update: Pontoon Rebuild Project – Controls and Lighting Read More
It was a perfect day in Alden for working on a boat – 72 degrees and sunshine. It doesn’t look like it, but I put in more than 10 hours …
Update: Pontoon Rebuild Project – Coming Together Read More
Saturday, May 9, began with rain and cool breezes, with temps in the mid 40s – quite a drop from the mid 80s the prior day. When the rain stopped, …
Update: Pontoon Rebuild Project – Decking Installed Read More
With great weather in Alden during the April 18-19 weekend, I was able to begin the tear-down of the ’87 Manitou pontoon boat. I had received all the new parts by …
Update: Pontoon Rebuild Project – The Tear-Down Read More
The prep work continues for the pontoon boat rebuild project. The last of the back-ordered parts arrived this past week, so the furniture is complete. The furniture is staged in …
1987 Manitou Pontoon Boat Rebuild – Update Read More