me and my friend are considering options. been looking at other boats that need motors and they are in worse shape then this one. hell now that i know what to look for im seeing a lot of other boats with the same issue.
so for now. how safe is this boat. i figure its still good to fish and troll with. but with bad ribs is speed is an issue? basically trying to figure out what i can be used for till we actually tear it down to rebuild.
exactly...... I mean OF COURSE dig in and check it out BUT it ABSOLUTELY HAS structural issues.....
He hasn't dropped it off at a shop for an estimate, he has posted a question on the internet for other people to tell him what they believe the problem is based on the info he chose to provide.
but i will say this from what i have seen of the construction of the boat. they scimped badly with it. cheap untreated materials. none of the wood was ever treated for water. so yea my work is cut out for me.
Another thing to keep in mind is that as the boat gets wider, it is probably getting shorter