New member introduction

[RKjay]

Hello everyone I am new to the site and to the boating community. I purchased an old MFG boat yesterday for $150. It is in really sad shape, there are bushes growing in it and there is no engine. Luckily I already have a good running outboard I can use, it is a 1968 johnson 40 2 cylinder electra shift. Like I said before I am knew to boats in every aspect. This is my first boat purchase. I was referred to this site by a friend that is also a member. He informed me that this site is full of knowledgeable people and is a great place to get some helpful direction when it comes to boat restoration and modifications. I currently don't even know what year or model my boat is but I found a picture of a boat that is identical to mine. My boat does have a 12 character hull vin which I believe tells me it's a 1972 or newer. I will upload pictures of my project soon, currently my computer is having trouble letting me upload them. For now I just copied and pasted this photo. I am looking forward to restoring my boat and being part of the iboats forum.

Thanks everyone,
Jay

 

[RKjay]

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I forgot to specify my boat is the red carefree in the picture.

 

[JB]

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Welcome aboard, Jay.

There is no better place in the universe to get advice and suggestions on your project.

Good luck.

 

[RKjay]

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Thanks for the welcome JB

 

[nwcove]

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great to have you here RK!! Looks like you have yourself a nice winter project!! as JB said, this is the best possible spot for advice, parts.... and a bit of moral support when required!!

 

[kenmyfam]

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Welcome aboard. Enjoy your boat. You will have all the help and assistance you need here.

 

[r.j.dawg]

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Welcome to iboats Jay. As the others have said, this is THE place you want to be for advice and help on a resto. And some friendly ribbing from time to time.

 

[coastalrichard]

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Welcome RK. No matter what your issue may be, chances are someone on these forums will have the experience to assist you. No dumb questions here!

 

[Fishin Magician]

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I forgot to specify my boat is the red carefree in the picture.

did the women driving the boat come with it ?......if so... WOW great DEAL....
hehe..

FM

 

[nwcove]

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did the women driving the boat come with it ?......if so... WOW great DEAL....
hehe..

FM

i think they do come with it, but they were 25 when the pics were taken.

 

[r.j.dawg]

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i think they do come with it, but they were 25 when the pics were taken.

.........oh wait a sec.....I'm almost that age. :facepalm:

 

[Fishin Magician]

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i think they do come with it, but they were 25 when the pics were taken.

uh oh......1972...and 25 yrs old......
I guess I just blew the " no dumb questions here " theory huh?

 

[RKjay]

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Wow guys thanks for all the welcomes appreciate it. Here are some before and after pictures after I washed it yesterday.

 

[RKjay]

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heres a few more. I just threw the engine on there to see if it fits, seems to fit ok.

 

[kenmyfam]

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Looks a whole lot better already.