1967 Alumacraft Bel Mara 17 full restoration

QVAR

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Bought this lake house barn find for 400$ with trailer in 2016. Hull was solid, rivets good, no leaks but everything else needed complete attention.
 

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Welcome aboard :welcome:
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It didn’t happen unless you post pics ...;)
 

QVAR

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I stripped and gutted it down to the hull. Rebuilt it all back up. Came apart relatively smooth. 145947CF-8084-4282-B204-7B78470ACE05.jpeg170011F4-7339-440E-9728-EADB38D4FD71.jpeg
 

QVAR

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Replaced floor, transom and walls with new wood, carpet and upholstery.
 

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QVAR

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Sanded the hull, taped the original color scheme, primer and painted.
 

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QVAR

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Found original Alumacraft decals, chopped the wind shield, dropped in 2 bucket racing seats.
 

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QVAR

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Replaced wood brace on the transom, stained and poly'd then found a 2003 Merc 50 2 stroke w power trim, tilt to hang on the back. All new cables and throttle box. This is it's first water test.
 

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QVAR

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Added a 12 gallon fuel cell w thru hull fill, all new switches and wiring, original bow light, added interior and under water lights and this is the finished product. Runs mint, will do 34mph and is one of the most fun boats I've owned. 100 total hours of labor, have run it for 2 seasons with zero issues.
 

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QVAR

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Finished product done in 3 weeks from start date and at a classic boat show.
 

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