I acquired this boat from my father recently after sitting for over 5 years. Unfortunately it has set uncovered this whole time so I started inspecting it. The floor was soft so I started tearing it out. Underneath was a bunch of rot but luckily the hull seems in good shape. It looks like i will be replacing all the stringers and most of the other wood inside the boat. I understand most would not tackle this on an old bass boat, but it was my father and I's first boat together. I would hate to see it be destroyed. I will be posting quite often with lots of pictures. If I look like I am going in the wrong direction with something, please tell me. I am great with cars, but boats are a first for me. This boat is equipped with a Johnson 70 hp motor.
So far I have removed the bumper strip and all of the screws. I've pulled the fuel tank, live well hoses, batteries, and most electrical that was in the way. I have a couple guys coming over this weekend to help remove the boat motor and hopefully then start separating the cap. I've already got the front of the boat loose from the hull.
Also if anyone knows where I could find an owner's manual for this boat, I would love to have one.
So far I have removed the bumper strip and all of the screws. I've pulled the fuel tank, live well hoses, batteries, and most electrical that was in the way. I have a couple guys coming over this weekend to help remove the boat motor and hopefully then start separating the cap. I've already got the front of the boat loose from the hull.
Also if anyone knows where I could find an owner's manual for this boat, I would love to have one.
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