is this hull repairable?

PatinIdaho

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I was in the fix it camp:D
Good job knew it was fixable just a matter of how much work a person wants to go to usually on anything!
 

cwlson

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Today i got the square stock for the trailer tongue drilled and bolted on the new hitch tomorrow i have to drill 2 holes and mount the new tongue to the trailer re wire the lights and install the roller and winch and the trailer is done!. Also i have a buddy that is an electrician he said he might be able to rig me up a piece of conduit pipe with his bender to replace the broken railing. Hopefully we can tackle that tomorrow
 

cwlson

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Going to be her first trip out fishing today.... wish me luck!
 

littlerayray

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Good luck have fun be safe very impressive work on the boat btw when I first stated reading this post I was a little skeptical about the rebuild but it turned out amazing good job
 

Woodonglass

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I just noticed the Large Diamond Plate sheet on the transom. Is that just for Looks or...Is the transom having issues??
 

cwlson

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I just noticed the Large Diamond Plate sheet on the transom. Is that just for Looks or...Is the transom having issues??

The person I bought the boat from had a long shaft motor and built the transom up to make it work using the diamond plate for support
 

cwlson

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I just realized I never updated how the first trip out went. It was a great uneventful day.... thank god!
My buddy and i went out for about 6 hours and didn't have a single problem and didn't take on any water at all. The boat is exactly what i wanted perfect for fishing and very stable in the water I am glad I decided to fix her up. Thanks a million guys for all your help/guidance with this project





 
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Mark72233

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Cwlson, pat yourself on the back for taking the chance and jumping in with both feet, full steam ahead and gettin her done in record time.
 

gm280

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Bravo sir Bravo. You did it and super quick as well. You make me feel bad now knowing I've been dragging around on mine now for a few years. Somebody needs to light a fire under my butt. You sir are amazing and I like your work efforts too... :thumb: :thumb:
 

Scott Danforth

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I would recommend this for one of the speediest SOTY
 

bonz_d

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Very impressive indeed, congrats! The smiles on your face say it all.
 

sphelps

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Awesome ! Back on the water fast and gained some storage space ! Job well done ! Bring on the fish slime !
 

nurseman

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Nice! I think that may be the fastest repair that I have seen on the forum yet!!! :yo: :thumb:
 
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