DanWellCraftClassic
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Hi everyone. I'm sure many of you will say I am off my rocker LOL... Well I have never owned a boat before; I've been out on many but never owned one. I am up for a new challenge so I've been reading and watching videos for about 12 months and I've out and found a 1985 Wellcraft Classic 180 Runabout with a 3.7L Mercruiser Alpha One drive hp inboard motor and I am embarking on a refurbishment project to bring this baby back to life. I'm hoping you all can lend your expertise.
A. The motor needs a tune up
B. The deck needs rebuilt (rot and soft spots here and there)
C. The Transom is intact and sound (looked at by a friend who has been in boat repair for years)
Here is my plan of attack.
1. The boat did not come with the battery that was hooked up when it was tested so I need to purchase one for it. That I am tasking with Battery Warehouse
I intend on reviewing all the electrical on the boat including lights, radio, etc and verifying
2. I will remove the gas tank and inspect but from the looks of things it appears decent.
3. I will begin tearing out the surface of the deck wood and reviewing the stringers and other structural foundation. It has a decent amount of foam fill. Not sure if that is a bad sign or not.
4. At the very least I will replace the plywood on the deck and then re-glass.
My first real question though is how do I get the bow cover (Sorry if I'm not using the correct terminology)... the fiberglass/plastic form of the bow off so I can see all the wood?
A. The motor needs a tune up
B. The deck needs rebuilt (rot and soft spots here and there)
C. The Transom is intact and sound (looked at by a friend who has been in boat repair for years)
Here is my plan of attack.
1. The boat did not come with the battery that was hooked up when it was tested so I need to purchase one for it. That I am tasking with Battery Warehouse
I intend on reviewing all the electrical on the boat including lights, radio, etc and verifying
2. I will remove the gas tank and inspect but from the looks of things it appears decent.
3. I will begin tearing out the surface of the deck wood and reviewing the stringers and other structural foundation. It has a decent amount of foam fill. Not sure if that is a bad sign or not.
4. At the very least I will replace the plywood on the deck and then re-glass.
My first real question though is how do I get the bow cover (Sorry if I'm not using the correct terminology)... the fiberglass/plastic form of the bow off so I can see all the wood?
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