1970 Katama to Sakonnet project complete
Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2020 2:01 pm
I’ve finally completed the restoration of my 1970 Katama. I’ve owned it since 1990 and used it until 2001. Circumstances led to a long period of disuse and neglect. She’s come back as a Sakonnet with a 2020 Evinrude 90. I was disappointed at the demise of Evinrude but think it’s the correct engine.
Before I go any further I want to thank all of you who have given me advice on this project. The Continuous Wave community proved a valuable resource and helped make this restoration possible. Thank you!
August 2018: After derigging, and weighing the bare hull to check for water infiltration I removed the bottom paint, made fiberglass repairs and refitted the brass through hulls. The bow light was replaced. Still looking for a replacement anchor light.
Summer and Fall 2019: Exterior and interior painted with help from Jamestown Distributers. I installed a new rub rail and reinstalling the stainless steel aft railings. The fall was spent on the center console and RPS. I had plans from Ward Grafton and initially planed to build the console and RPS from scratch. I ended up going with the kit from Specialty Marine. The kit saved quite a few dollars over the finished units but increased the time spent with fabrication and finishing.
Summer 2020: Installed the console and RPS, wiring, new steering and engine installation. I showed the dealer how to angle the bottom bolts as per the Evinrude Service Bulletin but ended up with blind lag screws. Who knows how that story will end? I located the fuel and battery under center console. A new trailer and a bimini are planned for next year.
[A follow-on question and several replies on performance have been moved to their own thread in PERFORMANCE.--Moderator
Before I go any further I want to thank all of you who have given me advice on this project. The Continuous Wave community proved a valuable resource and helped make this restoration possible. Thank you!
August 2018: After derigging, and weighing the bare hull to check for water infiltration I removed the bottom paint, made fiberglass repairs and refitted the brass through hulls. The bow light was replaced. Still looking for a replacement anchor light.
Summer and Fall 2019: Exterior and interior painted with help from Jamestown Distributers. I installed a new rub rail and reinstalling the stainless steel aft railings. The fall was spent on the center console and RPS. I had plans from Ward Grafton and initially planed to build the console and RPS from scratch. I ended up going with the kit from Specialty Marine. The kit saved quite a few dollars over the finished units but increased the time spent with fabrication and finishing.
Summer 2020: Installed the console and RPS, wiring, new steering and engine installation. I showed the dealer how to angle the bottom bolts as per the Evinrude Service Bulletin but ended up with blind lag screws. Who knows how that story will end? I located the fuel and battery under center console. A new trailer and a bimini are planned for next year.
- Fig. 1. E-TEC mounting plate
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- FIg. 2. SAKONNET cockpit
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- Fig. 3. SAKONNET on trailer
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[A follow-on question and several replies on performance have been moved to their own thread in PERFORMANCE.--Moderator