Learn 2 be your own shipwright

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Joannekay

Seaman
Joined
Jan 29, 2013
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Purchased boat 12 months ago on ebay 4 $600...we are up 2 about $25000. & still sitting on front lawn

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1st mistake we did was trust a back yard cowboy....only after a couple of weeks propeller fell off.
He charged $1100 to install engine & shaft..

2nd mistake registered shipwright...he charged $7500...& had boat 3 months..
He didnt fix leak & stole parts off boat..

3rd chappie...moved engine back to middle of boat..shortened shaft...put copper shaft tubbing into machined couplin..
No leak in shaft now...
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We put bow rail on from a $10 bargain..bend cut & sand polish with grinder..new base's ..new bow roller..
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Built we back seat..
Cut hole & built new hatch 4 air & access 2 front...
Moved control & steering wheel to give more room.
Sealed exhaust hose...

Now building fiberglass engine cover..
Chicken wire & paper masha mould
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& fiberglass hatch

New rubber coupling order to go between gearbox & shaft because of shortening engine..
$250

Antifoul & we are back in water
 
Woodonglass

Woodonglass

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Re: Learn 2 be your own shipwright

Might I suggest using some cardboard, Masking Tape, CSM and Polyester Resin to make a Much Nicer looking FiberGlass Enginer cover. You could then put some foil covered insulation on the inside to provide noise insulation. Couple days work and $50 bucks and you'd have a pretty nice cover.
 
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old islander

Petty Officer 1st Class
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Re: Learn 2 be your own shipwright

Very cool boat. Sorry about your problems. Hope you get it wet and enjoy it soon. It's way to beautiful to be a trailer queen.
 
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