Hull Deconstruction - Post #'s 1 through to #55.
Hull Reconstruction - Post #'s __ though to ___(soon)
Deck Deconstruction and Reconstruction (TBD)
Re-Assembly (TBD)
Interior (TBD)
Rigging and Electronics (TBD)
Grand Finale (TBD)
Warning: This project will be a slow process. After assessing the amount of work needed to get this boat to how I want it, my estimation of a completion by July 2017 might be too optimistic.
This is my first Stream, and my first rebuild. I have zero experience. I've spent countless hours reading threads here and on S&F about how others have done their rebuilds to all models, not just Vipers. Luckily I know someone who worked for John Spaeth years ago who can help me whenever he can.
Also, my boat is currently stored at my cousin's farm about an hour's drive away from Toronto, so my work will be limited to random Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting of course.
Her current condition:
(minus the engine on the back)
The concept:

She will be reconfigured to centre steering, with a rear bench seat. Power will be an 82/83 150hp Merc XR2 Marathon Magnum if I can get the engine rebuilt; if not, then I'll be on the lookout for a replacement powerhead in the 150-200HP range. My current clamshell cowling will be re-decaled with Merc racing decals if I cant get my hands on a proper race cowl.
The Daredevil colour scheme will be gone. Sorry metalflake lovers, but I'll already be inheriting a 1970 JCraft in Apricot metalflake.
I'd like to get her gelcoated/painted as close to Grabber blue / Voodoo blue as I can.

I'll have to get my hands on some colour chips to try and match as best as possible.
So yeah, that's the intro post.
Day 1 update to follow....