Ok I wanted to make a thread for the overall restore of my 77 champion that I picked up. This is my first rebuild so any input is greatly appreciated. I'm just going to make a little checklist and share my progress as I go. I am totally new to boats on if I am missing ANYTHING please call me out. My feeling don't get hurt just my pride.
1. Remove cap from hull
2. Build new transom
3. Put down new decking
4. Replaces stringers if need be (condition unknown)
5. Put down new carpet
6. Reassemble hull (fix any fiberglass)
7. Rewire from bow to stern
8. Paint with automotive paint
9. Rewire and paint trailer (somewhere between steps 1-8)
10. Get my mercury 800 painted and tuned
11. Anything I missed 1-10
Here are a few pics from the day I bought my boat
1. Remove cap from hull
2. Build new transom
3. Put down new decking
4. Replaces stringers if need be (condition unknown)
5. Put down new carpet
6. Reassemble hull (fix any fiberglass)
7. Rewire from bow to stern
8. Paint with automotive paint
9. Rewire and paint trailer (somewhere between steps 1-8)
10. Get my mercury 800 painted and tuned
11. Anything I missed 1-10
Here are a few pics from the day I bought my boat