Lt.Dan has returned after 4 + years ha ha ha! After reviewing many threads I am convinced I hate project boats & have completed my last endeavor as such.
The vintage 68 Aristocraft now sleeps with the fish, it was a whole lot-o-fun while it lasted. Was able to strip the entire LS1/Bravo, gauges, a/c and other pieces but was not worth another 5 minutes of work to repair the hull. Que Sara.
Anyway it's actually fun reading the "truth or consequences" on the forum & I wonder when if ever we'll come to our senses and purchase a new boat with a warranty like my sons do.
Age is now preventing me from past mistakes which included taking a boat that should have been discarded & using copious amounts of effort & money to revive, I believe Frankenstein built his 1st monster for less than some of us have spent on the boat.
At any rate keep up the posts they are entertaining as I revel in your despair over which motor to use with which drive unit etc, I as well as others, have "been there done that" & do not miss the action so carry on!
It's fun to be back after all this time!
The vintage 68 Aristocraft now sleeps with the fish, it was a whole lot-o-fun while it lasted. Was able to strip the entire LS1/Bravo, gauges, a/c and other pieces but was not worth another 5 minutes of work to repair the hull. Que Sara.
Anyway it's actually fun reading the "truth or consequences" on the forum & I wonder when if ever we'll come to our senses and purchase a new boat with a warranty like my sons do.
Age is now preventing me from past mistakes which included taking a boat that should have been discarded & using copious amounts of effort & money to revive, I believe Frankenstein built his 1st monster for less than some of us have spent on the boat.
At any rate keep up the posts they are entertaining as I revel in your despair over which motor to use with which drive unit etc, I as well as others, have "been there done that" & do not miss the action so carry on!
It's fun to be back after all this time!