just bought an 81 14' McKee....project/ use this summer- winter I will start the real overhaul
Previous owner lots of " dont worry about it, shes unsinkable" but...
Feel like I have lots of work to do, but doesn't look that bad. Non marine grade plywood deck showing some signs of wear. Some dings, couple cracks ( blisters? what are those?) in hull. Nothing unmanageable. Seen some posts around with worry about water logged foam, etc.
Taking to everglades/ socal marine tomorrow to dry out and do some patching
It really was a steal. 2K with 03 30hp 4 strk mercury, perfect condition per socal marine
took her out had some water issues (not sure where it came from ( loose plug, dings in hull etc) 5 hrs canal cruising...but didnt sink. lol. Hopefully the 360ghp bilge I installed today will stop that problem.
However I really want to rip up deck and see whats up
any words of advice?
Previous owner lots of " dont worry about it, shes unsinkable" but...
Feel like I have lots of work to do, but doesn't look that bad. Non marine grade plywood deck showing some signs of wear. Some dings, couple cracks ( blisters? what are those?) in hull. Nothing unmanageable. Seen some posts around with worry about water logged foam, etc.
Taking to everglades/ socal marine tomorrow to dry out and do some patching
It really was a steal. 2K with 03 30hp 4 strk mercury, perfect condition per socal marine
took her out had some water issues (not sure where it came from ( loose plug, dings in hull etc) 5 hrs canal cruising...but didnt sink. lol. Hopefully the 360ghp bilge I installed today will stop that problem.
However I really want to rip up deck and see whats up
any words of advice?