I don’t think the hull of the boat will require too much, it is a project boat but it really doesn’t need too much. The hull still floats and does not leak, the deck is original and still solid, and the transom is still solid. As far as I could tell the only damage to the hull is an 8” keel scrape that doesn’t leak. The boat appears to have been stored indoors or at least under a tarp giving how clean it is. It seems the largest issue is that the motor doesn’t run, but I’m experienced with old outboards so I don’t think I’ll have a problem getting it up and going. It seems like it has good bones, so to speak, especially for the price. But since it’s an 80s fiberglass boat you don’t think it was made very well? I had never heard much about Glasstream but I was under the impression it was a higher end brand? I may be wrong though. Thank you for getting back to me so quickly.
none of the fiberglass boats from the 80's were made very well. no mater what the brand was or if it was a canoe, bass boat, bow rider, cuddy cabin or express cruiser. they all have issue
I don’t think the hull of the boat will require too much, it is a project boat but it really doesn’t need too much. The hull still floats and does not leak, the deck is original and still solid, and the transom is still solid. As far as I could tell the only damage to the hull is an 8” keel scrape that doesn’t leak. The boat appears to have been stored indoors or at least under a tarp giving how clean it is. It seems the largest issue is that the motor doesn’t run, but I’m experienced with old outboards so I don’t think I’ll have a problem getting it up and going. It seems like it has good bones, so to speak, especially for the price. But since it’s an 80s fiberglass boat you don’t think it was made very well? I had never heard much about Glasstream but I was under the impression it was a higher end brand? I may be wrong though. Thank you for getting back to me so quickly.
Can this be repaired? The guy says that the boat doesn’t leak and did fine in the water for hours at a time after the damage. I don’t believe the boat has been in the water for a while though.
Do you think the foam and stringers will be ruined? The guy says the deck and transom are still solid with no issues. How can I check the boat for rot without tearing it apart lol? I don’t think flex seal will be an option this time
. Also, where can I find a cheap suitable paint to touch up this part of the hull after it is repaired? When I look up boat hull paint, first off it isn’t remotely this 1980s color, second it’s in a gallon can, and thirdly it’s like $300. Where can I find a very small spray can of suitable paint that looks at least remotely the same color and doesn’t explode my budget lol? Thanks.
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Thanks for the links. I spoke with the seller more and thank goodness the scrape doesn’t go all the way through the fiberglass so it should be a simple total boat structural putty/ gel coat touch up and it will be good to go. Also he showed me inside the compartments and under the deck, and surprisingly it looks dry, clean, and the foam looks brand new. Also the original deck is still solid, so I think I may have found a rare not rotted out Hydrabass lol. I also did some research and it seems the Glasstream boats are basically knockoff ranger boats except they have chopper-gun hulls instead of hand laid, and somewhat cheaper wood but otherwise the same. This boat has a good trailer, and titles for everything so I think I’m going to take a chance on this one. I’m buying it as a project so I do expect it to take some work lol.suggest you do some reading
For New Members Needing help buying a boat. A Buyer's Checklist.
All of the Iboaters know that we frequently have new members checking in and asking about wether or not to purchase this that or the other boat. After speaking to a Mod (Thanks BobVT) I have decided to use a previous post to create a check list of things to check when purchasing a new boat...
then read the threads in links 14, 15, 18, 2, 2, 4a, and 4b https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-tos-and-other-great-information.283508/
here is a thread on re-gel coating a sparkle boat. https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/gelcoating-the-whole-boat-down-to-the-waterline.61694/
I will definitely do that. I am prepared to tear this thing down to the stringers if I have to, I’m not afraid of the work and in fact find it enjoyable. It’s kind of like rebuilding a vintage car to me lol. Btw, I like your profile pic lol.
