The odds of being able to see it as a project are low, unless you price it really really fair, even then you'll probably sit on it for a while (or could sell it in a week, really hard to tell).
Just do it. It gets better. Like waiting for the weather this year. LOL
To be honest, I was working on it every free minute in those 5 months. Even working on "little" things during my lunch hour (Cough-- hour and a half--cough). I'm the type that really dives into a project. I have too much OCD and too little patience, lol.
I can get my boat/trailer in the garage with the drive and swim platforms removed...with about 8" to spare from the tongue of the trailer to the garage door. If you can manage to get it in the garage with the drive off, it will be a much better place to work...other than grinding...it took 2 days to deep clean my garage after grinding, even with a tent built over the boat. I'm still finding fiberglass dust from all that. If you can grind outdoors (no close neighbors), I'd recommend it. Good luck, and post lots of pics!@todhunter Thanks for the support! Understanding your timeline helps me keep my expectations realistic.
I'll have a better idea once I open it up and start digging in. Unfortunately, we have the next 2 weekends booked, and a handful of weekends throughout the summer.
I think the first step will be buying an engine lift. Once I have the outdrive off, I just might be able to fit the boat in the garage. That will be a huge help to keep the boat out of the elements, and also having light to work at night.
Only advice I consistently see on facebook. Get your wallet out and bend over or your a fool.
There was a guy on one of the FB groups trying to convince someone who just bought a boat project that he could do stringers, transom, and deck in a weekend or two, lol. I was just SMH.
sure, i can too. just dont glass them and use construction adhesive to slap it together. Marine plywood, no need to, right? Think NOT
and the advise is just dangerous at times. Carbs from cars. Fuel pump wired wrong. Winterizing wrong and then wonder why it cracked. They are cutting alot of corners. Thats fine but be aware of the consequences and if you can live with them.
I've been working on mine for 2 years but granted I live up north with a garage that is too small so my work time is limited. Either way taking ones time without a time-line is best because of unexpected delays etc.@todhunter Thanks for the support! Understanding your timeline helps me keep my expectations realistic.
I'll have a better idea once I open it up and start digging in. Unfortunately, we have the next 2 weekends booked, and a handful of weekends throughout the summer.
I think the first step will be buying an engine lift. Once I have the outdrive off, I just might be able to fit the boat in the garage. That will be a huge help to keep the boat out of the elements, and also having light to work at night.
And just needing gas to use it is the best. My buddy told me just that. Nothing is worse than payments on something you can't use. AKA winterized. Once your past this the cold and raining like this year is the big drag LOL.
Yeah, I second the sanding outside. I sanded inside once or twice and I doubt I'll ever be rid of all the dust. It gets everywhere!
