Well I like project boats, but never had one quite this extensive so thought I would document my torture here.
The south carolina flooding last fall crushed this boats windshield on the boatlift when it rose, and then was completely submerged.
The owner recovered it and took it to the marina as soon as possible and they "pickled" the motor, cleaned it up, and got it running.
I got the boat and trailer for $2k, and as long as the motor was fine knew i wouldnt go in the hole. The owner never cleaned the boat, and has been sitting since. On the way home I spent $20 in quarters at the car wash vacuuming broken glass, muck, and spraying crap out of it. It was nasty!!
Got it home and started stripping it. Pumped and cleaned out the fuel tank, oil tank, replaced fuel line and water seperator filter, and she fired right up! Just changed lower unit fluid and no sign of water. Water pump should be here tomorrow. Wiring wasnt too bad, all gauges worked but had to fix some switches and the gague lights, all working now! New steering wheel got here today.
Started stripping cushions and vinyl panels. All appear to clean up pretty good except for the back to back seats, the vinyl is shot and those will have to be replaced or recovered.
I will update when i can and hope for a water test soon. Pics from the owner and current stage now!
Hopefully this weekend will start interior detailed cleanup and compounding the oxidized gelcoat!!
The south carolina flooding last fall crushed this boats windshield on the boatlift when it rose, and then was completely submerged.
The owner recovered it and took it to the marina as soon as possible and they "pickled" the motor, cleaned it up, and got it running.
I got the boat and trailer for $2k, and as long as the motor was fine knew i wouldnt go in the hole. The owner never cleaned the boat, and has been sitting since. On the way home I spent $20 in quarters at the car wash vacuuming broken glass, muck, and spraying crap out of it. It was nasty!!
Got it home and started stripping it. Pumped and cleaned out the fuel tank, oil tank, replaced fuel line and water seperator filter, and she fired right up! Just changed lower unit fluid and no sign of water. Water pump should be here tomorrow. Wiring wasnt too bad, all gauges worked but had to fix some switches and the gague lights, all working now! New steering wheel got here today.
Started stripping cushions and vinyl panels. All appear to clean up pretty good except for the back to back seats, the vinyl is shot and those will have to be replaced or recovered.
I will update when i can and hope for a water test soon. Pics from the owner and current stage now!
Hopefully this weekend will start interior detailed cleanup and compounding the oxidized gelcoat!!