Hello,
I just want to introduce myself and my new project. I plan to be an active member for a while and I am sure I will be needing as much advice as I can get.
A short introduction. My name is Eric, I am 24 years old and happily married for 3 years. I have grown up on a small lake and spent as many weekends on the lake as I have off of it. I am no stranger to boats about 30' or under. Mostly speed boats and pontoons. I have just purchased by first boat! This is a project boat, but I consider myself an avid DIY guy. I have accepted this challenge!.
About the boat. This boat is a 1962 Owens 16' runabout. My neighbor has had this boat on the lift for about 10 years. He was the second owner, purchased it from the original in 1992. I finally offered him $100 for the boat, engine, and trailer. He accepted it!
What I have received is a 1973 Evinrude 115HP outboard. According to the last owner the engine just needs a new Rectifier and should turn right over. I have ordered the part for $30 and am just waiting on it. The trailer is in great shape with new tires, boards, lights, winch cable, ect.
Back to the boat, Currently the hull and transom seem good. The seats are all rotted out. I have already designed new ones (will be happy to post the designs, they are well done in a 3D drafting program.) and purchased the lumber, vinyl. I will build then in the next week or two. The deck I can tell needs to be replaced. It feels squishy. I will post pictures of the deck replacement as I am working on it. I will probably ask for specific advice as I need it. I have done a fair bit of research and feel confident in the project.
So that is really all for now. Just wanted to make myself known and maybe talk with some of the guys here to make communication easier when needed. I have posted pictures of my new toy and am excited for the project to really get underway!
Thank you for sticking with the read. If you have any questions at all or would like more pictures of this beauty, I will be happy to oblige.
Regards,
Eric H.
I just want to introduce myself and my new project. I plan to be an active member for a while and I am sure I will be needing as much advice as I can get.
A short introduction. My name is Eric, I am 24 years old and happily married for 3 years. I have grown up on a small lake and spent as many weekends on the lake as I have off of it. I am no stranger to boats about 30' or under. Mostly speed boats and pontoons. I have just purchased by first boat! This is a project boat, but I consider myself an avid DIY guy. I have accepted this challenge!.
About the boat. This boat is a 1962 Owens 16' runabout. My neighbor has had this boat on the lift for about 10 years. He was the second owner, purchased it from the original in 1992. I finally offered him $100 for the boat, engine, and trailer. He accepted it!
What I have received is a 1973 Evinrude 115HP outboard. According to the last owner the engine just needs a new Rectifier and should turn right over. I have ordered the part for $30 and am just waiting on it. The trailer is in great shape with new tires, boards, lights, winch cable, ect.
Back to the boat, Currently the hull and transom seem good. The seats are all rotted out. I have already designed new ones (will be happy to post the designs, they are well done in a 3D drafting program.) and purchased the lumber, vinyl. I will build then in the next week or two. The deck I can tell needs to be replaced. It feels squishy. I will post pictures of the deck replacement as I am working on it. I will probably ask for specific advice as I need it. I have done a fair bit of research and feel confident in the project.
So that is really all for now. Just wanted to make myself known and maybe talk with some of the guys here to make communication easier when needed. I have posted pictures of my new toy and am excited for the project to really get underway!
Thank you for sticking with the read. If you have any questions at all or would like more pictures of this beauty, I will be happy to oblige.
Regards,
Eric H.