1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

[fstorm08]

Hi All,
I've been lurking and reading for a few weeks now.
I have come across a free boat (1971 Winner Bimini 17' - no trailer or motor).
The kids and I have been cleaning her up so I can make a decision if I want to restore her or not.
If I do decide (which I probably will) I'll be asking quite a bit of q's so I just wanted to thank you all in advance.
I'll post some pics in a little while.
Thanks again.

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

Here's some pictures of when I got it home.

http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/fstorm08/1971%20Winner%20Bimini/IMG_0494Custom.jpg
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/fstorm08/1971%20Winner%20Bimini/IMG_0496Custom.jpg
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/fstorm08/1971%20Winner%20Bimini/IMG_0507Custom.jpg
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/fstorm08/1971%20Winner%20Bimini/IMG_0500Custom.jpg
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/fstorm08/1971%20Winner%20Bimini/IMG_0529Custom.jpg

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

She's pretty rough. IMHO you have your work cut out for you.

Just for starters and rough estimates here is what I THINK you are looking at...

Total rebuild of Deck, Stringers and Transom Time and Cost 100 hrs $1, 500
Total Re-Do of Interior for Seating 20 hrs - Minimum $100- Maximum $1,500
PROBABLE PAINT job on BOAT 50hrs $150.00
Electrical for Guages and Motor 10 hrs - $150.00
Purchase Good used 60 hp Motor with controls and install 5 hrs - $650.00
Purchase and fix up trailer 10 hrs - $250.00

You CAN do it, and there IS plenty of help here on the FORUM, just wanted you to KNOW what lies ahead for you and the kids. It is a LOT of work but it IS rewarding and can be a lot of fun. Remember that BOAT stands for Bust Out Another Thousand.

I'm just sayin...

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

Here's a few more after some cleanup.
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/fstorm08/1971%20Winner%20Bimini/IMG_1687Custom.jpg
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/fstorm08/1971%20Winner%20Bimini/IMG_1689Custom.jpg
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/fstorm08/1971%20Winner%20Bimini/IMG_1686Custom.jpg
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/fstorm08/1971%20Winner%20Bimini/IMG_1718Custom.jpg
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/fstorm08/1971%20Winner%20Bimini/IMG_1719Custom.jpg

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

She's pretty rough. IMHO you have your work cut out for you.

Just for starters and rough estimates here is what I THINK you are looking at...

Total rebuild of Deck, Stringers and Transom Time and Cost 100 hrs $1, 500
Total Re-Do of Interior for Seating 20 hrs - Minimum $100- Maximum $1,500
PROBABLE PAINT job on BOAT 50hrs $150.00
Electrical for Guages and Motor 10 hrs - $150.00
Purchase Good used 60 hp Motor with controls and install 5 hrs - $650.00
Purchase and fix up trailer 10 hrs - $250.00

You CAN do it, and there IS plenty of help here on the FORUM, just wanted you to KNOW what lies ahead for you and the kids. It is a LOT of work but it IS rewarding and can be a lot of fun. Remember that BOAT stands for Bust Out Another Thousand.

I'm just sayin...

I'm going to pull up some of the deck and see what that's like. I'll then make my decision.
Thanks for the reply and rough estimates woodonglass.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

Might sound weird but some SnoBowl Toilet bowl cleaner will do WONDERS on cleaning your fiberglass. And Oven Off Oven Cleaner will get rid of any carpet glue etc.

I'm just sayin...

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

Thanks for the tips
I'll give it a shot.

 

[Ksmith0110]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

I can just barely make out the tag that is on the interior panel on the driver's side, right in front of where the controls go. Could you possibly take a close up photo of that and send it to me? Mine is missing and I'm not sure of the load capacity of the boat or max hp on the motor.
thanks

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

I can just barely make out the tag that is on the interior panel on the driver's side, right in front of where the controls go. Could you possibly take a close up photo of that and send it to me? Mine is missing and I'm not sure of the load capacity of the boat or max hp on the motor.
thanks

Here you go. Let me know if you need a higher res pic or not.


Click on the pic for a larger image.http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/fstorm08/1971%20Winner%20Bimini/IMG_0515Large.jpg

 

[Ksmith0110]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

Thanks! I never saw one anywhere on my boat. I always wondered what it looked like.

BTW, I see one difference in our boats. In the bow of mine there is one large compartment in between the 2 small compartments. Mine has 2 drains in the large one and 1 drain in each of the smaller ones. The small ones drains are tied together with a hose that tee's into a catch tub that is under the center compartment. The center compartmant drains into that tub also, and there is a pump in there that has a tube going to a thru-hull fitting on the starboard side of the boat. I was told the smaller compartments are live wells, but I think if anything they migth be baitwells. I haven't tried them out yet.

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

You're welcome.

I noticed that too. From what I can see, those drains on mine are draining into the boat. Once I pull the cap, I'll get some pics of what is actually in there.

I did pull up some of the deck and did see 2 of those air jugs. Also came across a mouse nest too!

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

Pulled up a little bit of the deck.

Found a mouse nest but did not see anyone home

http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/fstorm08/1971%20Winner%20Bimini/mousenest_IMG_0760Custom-1.jpg

 

[Ksmith0110]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

Just a note, the stringers in that boat are not wood covered in fiberglass. They are hollow fiberglass boxes, filled with those bottles. No wood to rot!

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

just a note, the stringers in that boat are not wood covered in fiberglass. They are hollow fiberglass boxes, filled with those bottles. No wood to rot!:d

yayyy!

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

A little closer to pulling the cap off.

http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/fstorm08/1971%20Winner%20Bimini/IMG_0783Custom.jpg

Next I want to make some sort of cradle on wheels so I can move the hull around if need be.

My son said "Gee Dad, the boat looks funny." I told him that it will look a lot worse before it looks better

 

[Ksmith0110]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

For a couple of months my wife asked if I was ever going to be done.

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

For a couple of months my wife asked if I was ever going to be done.

Just tonight, my wife said" Well we will not be able to get any supplies for the boat until next spring"

Once I get the cap off, transom out and all the sanding and grinding done I'll see where we are at.

 

[fstorm08]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

I have a question on foam.

When I took off the side panels, there were 2 strips of foam that was under the shelf.

http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/fstorm08/1971%20Winner%20Bimini/IMG_1727Custom.jpg

http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/fstorm08/1971%20Winner%20Bimini/IMG_1729Custom.jpg

The total dimensions of both lengths together is 70"L x 3"W x 6"H.

http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/fstorm08/1971%20Winner%20Bimini/IMG_0805Custom.jpg

http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/fstorm08/1971%20Winner%20Bimini/IMG_0803Custom.jpg

I was thinking of making a mold out of wood (with the inside dimensions mentioned above) and lining it with waxed paper and using the pour foam to make new pieces.

So my two questions are this:

1. Do you think the foam would stick the the waxed paper?

2. What weight and how much pour foam would I need to make 2 of these (one for port and one for starboard)?

Thanks in advance for any insight you all might have.

 

[Ksmith0110]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

I think I'd just use treated lumber.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1971 Winner Bimini 17' Tri Hull

I would just go to Lowes and use the Pink or Blue foam sheets and laminate some pieces together.

I'm just sayin...