Bluefin 16ft. 1981

[Joe's Boat Project]

Started a project of repairing a boat that's been abused the past 10years.

I had the boat out about 2 weeks ago. It ran, a little rough, but it ran. Noticed lots of rot in the transom and floors. The paint desperately needs to be replaced. It was used at one time as a tender boat for sea duck hunting.

Started by tearing it down to the hull. As I did this I saw how bad it was and was glad I started the project.

I'm starting this forum to keep track of it myself as well as for input. Dont have much boat experience and no experience in repairing a boat.

Also not looking to restore to a condition where I'd sell it. I just want a safe boat to fish from and be comfortable in.

 

[Joe's Boat Project]

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[Willyclay]

Welcome to the forum! The members here are great and can help you with most any issue involving your boat, motor and trailer. Good luck with your project!

 

[GSPLures]

Since everything is out now is a good time to check the rivets and make sure there is nothing leaking. If there is now is a good time to rebuck them. I know a few people that use glove it to fix or just as precaution. Although I have never used it on my aluminum (its in good condition, my rebuild is a fiberglass)

 

[jbcurt00]

Gluv-it or Coat-It are options for rivet/seam sealer

 

[Watermann]

:welcome: aboard Joe,

I don't get out of the Starcraft tin head section much but your Bluefin looks pretty standard to what we see over there. A wrecked interior needing a full gut job is standard fare. New transom and decking with no pressure treated plywood. Lots of ideas in the SC section too as well as a rivet tutorial.

 

[Wildhorsecustoms]

I'm gonna tag along as I just got my hands on an 82 sportsman that hasnt seen water and has been sitting in eastern washington uncovered since 1999 will also probably start a thread your quite a bit further along then I am with mine so it'll be great to bounce information off of you and the other members as well as see how our builds come along

 

[GA_Boater]

I'm gonna tag along as I just got my hands on an 82 sportsman that hasnt seen water and has been sitting in eastern washington uncovered since 1999 will also probably start a thread your quite a bit further along then I am with mine so it'll be great to bounce information off of you and the other members as well as see how our builds come along

Nothing to tag on to. Joe took a closer look and threw his hands up. He never came back.

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