Howdy!
New here, regular (and mod) on a few Miata and motorcycle forums.....looking to get into boating.
Famous last words I'm sure. I'm a glutton for punishment, and relish in projects. Whether restoring old bikes, turbocharging my car, or building something out of wood I stay busy.
I had someone offer to trade my Volvo wagon for a non-running 1991 Ebbtide 18footer that supposedly has a GMC 350 (5.7L) in it. I've yet to see the boat in person...but it's exactly what I'm looking for in terms size, purpose, age and cost. I don't fish much, and although I love to ski probably won't be pulling myself or others out of the water often. Just plan to take the family out on the lake (Conroe, TX).
Supposedly the boat was stored with gas in it and needs the carb cleaned, and has some type of spark issue. I'm going to make sure it turns over, and bring my compression tester as well. I can handle getting the engine running as long as it's all there...
The interior is also rough, but my MIL just happens to do upholstery. I've wanted to try my hand as well.
Are these good boats to restore?
Will I get years of use out of it after going over it and bringing it back to it's old glory?
Thanks in advance,
Damon
EDIT: I'm coming off a SOT kayak that I've been paddling my daughter around on as my only personal watercraft...but have been around boats a good portion of my life.
Also, looks like he may have meant OMC motor...?
He specifically said GMC 350 with Yamaha drive.
New here, regular (and mod) on a few Miata and motorcycle forums.....looking to get into boating.
Famous last words I'm sure. I'm a glutton for punishment, and relish in projects. Whether restoring old bikes, turbocharging my car, or building something out of wood I stay busy.
I had someone offer to trade my Volvo wagon for a non-running 1991 Ebbtide 18footer that supposedly has a GMC 350 (5.7L) in it. I've yet to see the boat in person...but it's exactly what I'm looking for in terms size, purpose, age and cost. I don't fish much, and although I love to ski probably won't be pulling myself or others out of the water often. Just plan to take the family out on the lake (Conroe, TX).
Supposedly the boat was stored with gas in it and needs the carb cleaned, and has some type of spark issue. I'm going to make sure it turns over, and bring my compression tester as well. I can handle getting the engine running as long as it's all there...
The interior is also rough, but my MIL just happens to do upholstery. I've wanted to try my hand as well.
Are these good boats to restore?
Will I get years of use out of it after going over it and bringing it back to it's old glory?
Thanks in advance,
Damon
EDIT: I'm coming off a SOT kayak that I've been paddling my daughter around on as my only personal watercraft...but have been around boats a good portion of my life.
Also, looks like he may have meant OMC motor...?
He specifically said GMC 350 with Yamaha drive.
