How bad is this?

[WillPhill3]

1978 Glastron Aventura
pic: http://i.imgur.com/8ehpUWO.jpg

We got this boat pretty cheap because it needs work, and I'm thinking its more work than we expected. When we pulled out some of the rotted floorboards on the rear starboard side next to the engine compartment, we noticed this: http://i.imgur.com/PVuBcfw.jpg
A closer look: http://i.imgur.com/a508Yx7.jpg

Also this: http://i.imgur.com/7cDdV9w.jpg
Close up: http://i.imgur.com/IGz7wg1.jpg

And this, were that board meets the transom: http://i.imgur.com/u6sCyp1.jpg
Up close: http://i.imgur.com/Y0dA4aj.jpg

Can anyone tell me how severe this is and what could be done to repair it (if possible)?

 

[jigngrub]

Re: How bad is this?

That's all pretty typical boat rot for a boat that's been left exposed to the elements.

You're looking at a complete restoration which means removing all of the decking, stringers, and transom then putting everything back new. Lots of time and a few (2-$4K) thousand dollars.

... but when you're finished you'll have a like new boat for a small fraction of the cost of a brand new one.

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: How bad is this?

Yep, you've got a LOT of work ahead, read thru Friscoboaters' thread at the bottom of this list:
[h=3]How To's and Other Great Information[/h]

 

[shaw520]

Re: How bad is this?

in most cases the rot is well beyond what you can physically see,... the more you investigate the more rotted wood you will find. The good news is fiberglass doesnt rot!
Remove as much rotted wood as you can while leaving as much of the fiberglass as you can. It can be redone.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Re: How bad is this?

Welcome aboard.

It looks like you have a gut-n-rebuild project on your hands.

ask questions, post pictures, and we will gladly help.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: How bad is this?

Welcome to the iBoats Drydock!

Big Boat...Big Job!!! It can all be done with Time, Effort and $$$$'s You don't want to Pay someone to do it so... if you're a DIY'er & you're willing to put about 100 - 200 hours of Blood, Sweat and ITCHIN' into it, then I'd say you'd have a boat that would be bettern' New when your'e done! But...The first major question I have is the Powertrain? It would have to be in excellent condition for me to take on this restoration. If it's suspect then I'd pass. What is it and what condition is it in? Have you had it checked out thoroughly? Are you confident that it's in Tip Top condition? Motor Repair can get expensive in a hurry. As mentioned the Fiberglass and wood repairs alone will run you approx. $2-4K before she's all done. If the motor has to be refurb'd you could be looking at double that.

 

[GT1000000]

Re: How bad is this?

Hi and welcome!
Yes to all of the above...^^^...
Helping out those with rotten boats to bring them back to better than new condition is what this forum is all about...
We'll definitely be here to help with all the info you would need to do the restoration...
Like "Woodonglass" said, the biggest priority is to make sure the engine and drive are in excellent condition...
Beyond that, the trailer, if it needs attention can be easily, albeit a bit costly at times, to make like new...
The hull is where you have to decide if you want a better than new piece for WAY less than a comparable new boat...
Be aware that you could easily think that finding another hull that needs less work for a bit more money would be a good alternative and you might get really lucky...but as has happened to several members here, after they got what seemed like a "good to go" hull, ended up, literally, "in the same boat"...
One other thing to consider, if you go forward with this project is to get a free photobucket account, or something similar, so you can post your pictures into your posts...like this...

Just makes it easier for us to relate the picture to what you have going on without having to flip screens...
Best of luck and have fun!
GT1M