Hello!
New member here.
Spontaneously I purchased (committed to purchase sight unseen) a Searay 220 for $500, with the understanding the transom and hull structure was good.
The boat was a 3 hour drive and a 2 hour ferry ride to a beautiful small island near Vancouver Island (Awesome Easter weekend trip with the family).
Once arrived I found one spot of the floor to be completely rotten where my foot almost passed through standing on it. The boat has sat for 10 years and is "decent" condition considering the history and the price.
Now I look to bring this bot back to life, with an interior designed ruff and simple for fishing, but want a sound structure and confident in it's reliability.
I have zero experience in fiberglass work, but have done a pile of research over the last week and I have under estimated the cost of fiberglass supplies to undertake this job. However I think I'm on board for the expense and labor involved.
The engine is a 233 351W of unknown condition, but I'm prepared for a through rebuild.
I have moments of regret, but feel we can get this unit back on the water. It may not make a lot of sense logically or economically to restore this boat, but I look at it as a hobby / learning experience.
I'm sure I'll be asking for tons of help and hope you all join the journey. Any opening tips, please fire them to me!
New member here.
Spontaneously I purchased (committed to purchase sight unseen) a Searay 220 for $500, with the understanding the transom and hull structure was good.
The boat was a 3 hour drive and a 2 hour ferry ride to a beautiful small island near Vancouver Island (Awesome Easter weekend trip with the family).
Once arrived I found one spot of the floor to be completely rotten where my foot almost passed through standing on it. The boat has sat for 10 years and is "decent" condition considering the history and the price.
Now I look to bring this bot back to life, with an interior designed ruff and simple for fishing, but want a sound structure and confident in it's reliability.
I have zero experience in fiberglass work, but have done a pile of research over the last week and I have under estimated the cost of fiberglass supplies to undertake this job. However I think I'm on board for the expense and labor involved.
The engine is a 233 351W of unknown condition, but I'm prepared for a through rebuild.
I have moments of regret, but feel we can get this unit back on the water. It may not make a lot of sense logically or economically to restore this boat, but I look at it as a hobby / learning experience.
I'm sure I'll be asking for tons of help and hope you all join the journey. Any opening tips, please fire them to me!
