I'm new here!! This seems like the site I should be on for info. I am wanting to pick up a project boat (first boat and project boat) and I don't see how I can really go wrong with the purchase price of a Larson I found. It would keep me from going to the bar 1 night! Here is whats included in the listing:
"i have a 1976 larson boat the color is yellow and black. the boat is in the middle of restoration the out side looks really good, has a jet plain looking windsheild.. the boat comes with a runing 1957 55hp evinrud. To make the boat complete it will need floor finished and carpet.. shouldnt cost to much the motor needs a water pump which is only about $20 bucks at the marina.. the inside you could probably find everything real cheap on craigslist. The hull and transom is solid"
My questions are:
1. What model Larson boat is this? 16 feet?
2. I can get this boat for next to free but have to drive about and hour and a half. Doesn't come with a trailer so i would have to figure that out. (worth it?)
3. Could I rebuild a deck (floor) based out of wood but finished as a fiberglass floor?
4. It currently has an outboard motor but could I turn it into an I/0 driven boat. Would it be a weight issue being that the boat is so small and not built for an inboard motor?
5. Is this boat even worth me dumping money into??
I just want something to work on and make it fully custom, obviously a long time down the road followed by money and lots of time. I will be doing most of the work myself unless I feel the need to hire a professional at any point. I don't mind putting money into a project over time and not "too" concerned of the resale value as long as I'm not dumping a ton of $$$ into it. With my ideas it seems like I would end up doing that though lol. Anything you have to say or suggest I appreciate it! Here are some pics:
"i have a 1976 larson boat the color is yellow and black. the boat is in the middle of restoration the out side looks really good, has a jet plain looking windsheild.. the boat comes with a runing 1957 55hp evinrud. To make the boat complete it will need floor finished and carpet.. shouldnt cost to much the motor needs a water pump which is only about $20 bucks at the marina.. the inside you could probably find everything real cheap on craigslist. The hull and transom is solid"
My questions are:
1. What model Larson boat is this? 16 feet?
2. I can get this boat for next to free but have to drive about and hour and a half. Doesn't come with a trailer so i would have to figure that out. (worth it?)
3. Could I rebuild a deck (floor) based out of wood but finished as a fiberglass floor?
4. It currently has an outboard motor but could I turn it into an I/0 driven boat. Would it be a weight issue being that the boat is so small and not built for an inboard motor?
5. Is this boat even worth me dumping money into??
I just want something to work on and make it fully custom, obviously a long time down the road followed by money and lots of time. I will be doing most of the work myself unless I feel the need to hire a professional at any point. I don't mind putting money into a project over time and not "too" concerned of the resale value as long as I'm not dumping a ton of $$$ into it. With my ideas it seems like I would end up doing that though lol. Anything you have to say or suggest I appreciate it! Here are some pics:
