Here is my first stab at fixing up a boat... 18' 1974 Cobalt I/O OMC 302 Ford V8

Chad Flaugher

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Lots went on outside of these pic's. Upgraded steering system, fish finder, diamond plate steel fabrication dash parts, etc... I gutted the interior all the way down to the deck. I couldn't find one soft spot anywhere. I'm pretty sure it was replaced in the 90's when it was reupholstered. I did check the underside of the deck for rot, and the stringers seemed to be reinforced fiberglass and strong as heck. (It's a tri-hull) The seat backs, cushion boards, ski lockers, and engine cover were all rotted. I rebuilt all of that as close to stock as I could. Our family will enjoy this for a few years before I sell and move on to the next bigger project! Thanks to all of you who have answered my many questions along the way!
 

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